March 31, 2013 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - People smeared with colored powder pose for photographs during Holi festival celebrations at the Shree Lakshmi Narayan temple in Kuala Lumpur. (Credit Image: Image Source: IANS

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

It's our favorite time of the year, and wait no longer for Holi is finally here. From throwing color powder at strangers to smearing the faces of your loved ones with colored paste, this festival is without a doubt one of the most enjoyable and joyous festivals there is out there in the world. But while most people think of this as an Indian festival which is celebrated only inside India, guess what, you're now in for a surprise.

Holi is no short of celebrations even outside the country. People from all over the world, religion, and race celebrate Holi the exact same way as we Indians do. From throwing colors at each other to dancing to colors soaring up in the air check out these photos of people celebrating the festival of colors outside India.

And once again wishing all you beautiful people out there a Wonderful, Happy and safe Holi. Happy Holi EVERYONE !!