People gathered at Staining Village Hall on Sunday to celebrate Holi, known as the festival of colours.
Here are 21 great pictures from the celebrations:
7. Holi celebrations at Staining Village Hall. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
Holi is also seen as a time to celebrate the beauty of colour that god has put into the world. And it's a day where children are free to break rules and get messy without worrying about being told off.
8. Holi celebrations at Staining Village Hall
Other legends tell the tale of the love shared between the Hindu deities Radha and Krishna, who is frequently depicted with blue skin.
9. Holi celebrations at Staining Village Hall
The ancient legend tells how Krishna fell in love with Radha, but was concerned their difference in skin colour would keep them apart. After voicing his concerns, Krishna's mother encouraged him to smear a brightly coloured powder on Radha's face.
10. Holi celebrations at Staining Village Hall
The festival is typically marked with either family or community-based parties.
11. Holi celebrations at Staining Village Hall
Held on the last full-moon day of the lunar month, the festival sees people smearing bright colours on friends and family and offering prayers.
12. Holi celebrations at Staining Village Hall
There's no one sure story behind the colour-throwing.