The worst thing about this is how many, many women are getting in touch to say that they never leave the house during Holi because of this.

For those saying "things have changed, times have changed, groping/harrasment is thing of the past" - No ! #Shame

(PS. I'm fine, Mum.)

Guy spots me struggling & escorts me home. "This is great,"he says."I feel so manly." Good for you. I've never felt weaker in my life. #Holi

Walking down streets and being targeted and then grabbed, repeatedly, and in public, by huge groups of men and boys. #Holi

Been travelling / living on my own in foreign countries for a long time,& today was the first time I felt so threatened that I cried. #Holi

Everything about this is awful.

@CorinneRedfern Yes there is a huge element of sexual harassment. Stay with friends and enjoy in a private space.

Holi feels increasingly like an excuse for men to grope women. Feeling disappointed, angry and sad.