Konark: The foreign nationals visiting Odisha did not spare opportunity to celebrate the festival of colours with much fanfare.

The revellers played Holi at Lotus Resort situated at Konark-Puri sea beach. Staying away from the chemical colours, the foreign tourists from the countries like Russia, Spain and Japan celebrated the occasion by playing, throwing and smearing the colours made from herbs at each other.

They danced, enjoyed and were indulged in the festive mood. They were in traditional saree and smearing herbal colours.

"I am happy to been in India and this celebration is incredible, beautiful and peaceful. I liked it very much," said a foreign tourist at Lotus Resort.

"I enjoyed lots to celebrate Holi here. It is very colourful and happy festival," said another tourist.