IN PHOTOS: Mumbai gears up to celebrate Holi

• Share:
• 

Mumbai markets are abuzz with people shopping for 'gulal' and pichkaris, the traditional water guns used to splash colored water. Pics/Nimesh Dave and PTI

• Share:
• 

Apart from markets, homes of people are being decked up with vibrant decorations

• Share:
• 

Preparations for Holi celebration are being seen in the markets and parts of the city

• Share:
• 

This year, Holi is being celebrated on Friday, March 13

• Share:
• 

Ahead of the Holi celebrations, people were on Wednesday afternoon seen visiting markets to buy colours

• Share:
• 

Mumbai, known for its vibrant energy and diverse culture, is all set to celebrate the festival of Holi with full fervor

• Share:
• 

Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. It marks the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil

• Share:
• 

Meanwhile, children with disability were seen playing Holi with 'gulal' ahead of the festive celebrations on Friday

• Share:
• 

Mumbai Police on Wednesday said that it will deploy a massive security cover in city with thousands of cops and special teams on duty

• Share:
• 

According to the police, a total of 1,767 police officers and 9,145 police personnel will be deployed across the city, with additional support from specialised teams such as SRPF, RCP, QRT, and Home Guards