This Holi - the festival of colours that we celebrate in India - was as eye-catching as ever.
But sadly, many children took ill and were hospitalised, and some youngsters even damaged their eyesight due to spurious colours.
However, nothing could dampen the spirits of the young 'uns' in our housing society. They started drenching each other days ahead, practising their aim for the real show.
Early Holi morning saw these beautiful angels tip-toeing out of their flats all resplendent in white, yet armed to the teeth with everything under the sun.
You had to see it to believe me. Strangely this Holi celebration was like watching a mini battle unfolding through the morning hours.
The most popular feature this year was that almost every kid had a water gun attached to a plastic tank, strapped on like backpacks.
These toy soldiers went on a spraying rampage, attacking everything and everyone in sight.
Water balloons were lobbed from rooftops like grenades, faces were smeared with colours and everyone was drenched beyond recognition.
After hours of fun and hardwork they retreated. Tired, they hung up their arsenal for until next year and checked in for a GOOD scrub.
Perhaps the only festival where kids prepare on a war-footing to win the battle of colours! Holi Hai!
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