Thousands gathered to mark a Hindu festival of colours.

Holi celebrations were held at Harrow Civic Centre car park, in Station Road, on Sunday, March 12.

The event was organised by the International Siddhashram Shakti Centre, in Palmerston Road, Harrow and was attended by MP for Harrow East Bob Blackman and Mayor Rekha Shah.

More than 1000 people took part in face painting and dancing round a campfire to traditional music.