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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai gears up to celebrate Holi

Updated On: 12 March, 2025 06:46 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

With just days left for the festival of colours, people in Mumbai were on Wednesday seen flocking to the markets to buy the colours and pichkaris. Pics/Nimesh Dave and PTI

Mumbai markets are abuzz with people shopping for 'gulal' and pichkaris, the traditional water guns used to splash colored water. Pics/Nimesh Dave and PTI

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Mumbai markets are abuzz with people shopping for 'gulal' and pichkaris, the traditional water guns used to splash colored water. Pics/Nimesh Dave and PTI
Apart from markets, homes of people are being decked up with vibrant decorations

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Apart from markets, homes of people are being decked up with vibrant decorations

Preparations for Holi celebration are being seen in the markets and parts of the city

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Preparations for Holi celebration are being seen in the markets and parts of the city

This year, Holi is being celebrated on Friday, March 13

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This year, Holi is being celebrated on Friday, March 13

Ahead of the Holi celebrations, people were on Wednesday afternoon seen visiting markets to buy colours

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Ahead of the Holi celebrations, people were on Wednesday afternoon seen visiting markets to buy colours

Mumbai, known for its vibrant energy and diverse culture, is all set to celebrate the festival of Holi with full fervor

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Mumbai, known for its vibrant energy and diverse culture, is all set to celebrate the festival of Holi with full fervor

Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. It marks the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil

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Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. It marks the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil

Meanwhile, children with disability were seen playing Holi with 'gulal' ahead of the festive celebrations on Friday

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Meanwhile, children with disability were seen playing Holi with 'gulal' ahead of the festive celebrations on Friday

Mumbai Police on Wednesday said that it will deploy a massive security cover in city with thousands of cops and special teams on duty

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Mumbai Police on Wednesday said that it will deploy a massive security cover in city with thousands of cops and special teams on duty

According to the police, a total of 1,767 police officers and 9,145 police personnel will be deployed across the city, with additional support from specialised teams such as SRPF, RCP, QRT, and Home Guards

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According to the police, a total of 1,767 police officers and 9,145 police personnel will be deployed across the city, with additional support from specialised teams such as SRPF, RCP, QRT, and Home Guards

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