Thousands of people took part in the festival by throwing coloured paint powder at each other to express freedom and the colour of everyday life in Cape Town, South Africa. (AP/PTI)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav displays a mace during inauguration of the All India Wrestling Championship at Syed Modi Railway Stadium in Gorakhpur. (PTI)

A child flies a kite during a kite festival on the banks of the River Brahmaputra in Gauhati. (AP)

Horse riders take part in 'Stayers Cup' during 'The Indian Turf Invitation Cup Weekend Races' at Royal Calcutta Turf Club. (PTI)

Vehicles stuck in snow at Khajjiar near Dalhousie. (PTI)

Parade participant wears an elaborate headpiece during Mardi Gras in Sydney. 10,000 are marching along side 115 floats in the annual parade that celebrates lesbian and gay pride. (AP/PTI)