It's rang barse already in Uttar Pradesh as people celebrate Lathmaar Holi

Holi is a day away, and people across India have already started celebrating. Here are some images of people indulging in some revelry ahead of festival.

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Revelers throw colored water on villagers during the Lathmar Holi celebrations in the village of Barsana in Uttar Pradesh. AFP

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Lathmar Holi celebrations were in full swing last week at a temple in Nandgaon in Uttar Pradesh. Here we see revelers covered in gulal (powdered colour) at the temple. AFP

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Villagers in Uttar Pradesh's Nandgaon celebrate the Lathmar Holi festival. AFP

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Indian women from the north Indian village Nandgaon use large sticks to hit men holding shields as they participate in the celebrations of Lathmaar Holi. AFP

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Song and dance followed the celebrations of Lathmaar Holi in Uttar Pradesh. AFP

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Looks like the elderly at the Barsana village too had their share of fun during the Lathmaar Holi festival. AFP

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As the villagers of Nandgaon were busy throwing colours on each other, some others took the opportunity to perch on top of building to take photos. AFP