Devotees worship cow dung bonfire at festival in India

Devotees worshipped a bonfire made from cow dung at a religious festival in India. Footage shows Hindu followers trying colourful strings around the 10ft-tall cow dung cake tower for the Chot Holi on March 25. Others put herbs, more dried dung cakes, grains, and dried leaves onto the pile while some burned candles in front of it to pray with their families. The attendees then burned the giant pile while men held long sticks with herbs on their ends to put into the fire. One of the attendees said: 'India is a country with a diverse population which celebrates numerous festivals. Holi a festival of colours and some mouth-watering sweets is here. The celebration of Holi is considered the end of winter and the arrival of spring. It is also celebrated as victory of good over evil.'