Bhubaneswar, March 4 -- Holi, the festival symbolising colours and brotherhood, was celebrated in a unique style on Wednesday by the students of the National Institute of Technology (NIT)Rourkela in Sundargarh district.

Students from different parts of India and even from abroad, who are currently pursuing their studies at the premier institute, came together to mark the festival with enthusiasm. While colours and Abira are common during Holi, what made the celebration at Rourkela NIT special was the traditional mud play.

The students constructed a mud embankment on campus and turned it into a lively arena for playing mud Holi. Smearing each other with mud instead of synthetic colours, they celebrated the festival in a spirited and eco-...