Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Home Minister Amit Shah took part in the Holi celebrations in Ahmedabad on March 25. Notably, Holi is a celebration of liveliness, joy, familial ties and close bonds. Holi festival marks the beginning of spring after a long winter season. “I want to extend my greetings to all citizens of the country on Holi. Holi festival has been celebrated here for many years. In a way, Holi is the symbol of the triumph of truth over lies…This is a festival of equality too. When everyone gets covered in colours, neither their clothes nor faces are clear and neither the forward nor the backward are seen. Today, the entire country is celebrating Holi. My greetings to all citizens of the country…For Lord Ram devotees across the world, this is a special Holi…. Today Raghuvir is playing Holi in Awadh. It is a matter of great joy for us…,” said Amit Shah
26 March,2024 09:36 AM IST
On the eve of Holi celebrations, ‘Holika Dahan’ was celebrated across the nation. From Kolkata to Rajkot, people celebrated this auspicious occasion with great enthusiasm. Devotees performed ‘puja’ during ‘Holika Dahan’ in Kolkata. A fair was organised in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on ‘Holika Dahan’. People adorned each other with colourful ‘gulal’ in Ayodhya on the eve of Holi. Bhubaneswar witnessed a great Holi fervour as youth drenched themselves by splashing colours on each other. Notably, Holika Dahan is a ritual that symbolises the victory of good over evil which involves lighting bonfires, signifying the burning of the demon Holika. Holi also known as the "Festival of Colours," is a vibrant festival celebrated with enthusiasm across India. Amidst the revelry, traditional sweets are shared, fostering a sense of community and togetherness.
25 March,2024 11:20 AM IST
Holi 2024 is just a few days away and we all are going to be a part of Holi celebrations in the new age way. In the times of Holi techno parties and Whatsapp Holi wishes, Holi celebrations have come a long way from what they used to be. While the essence of Holi as a joyous celebration of spring, love, and the triumph of good over evil remains unchanged, its expression and observance have adapted to contemporary contexts and influences and the contrast can be seen not only on How we play Holi now but also the way we enjoy the traditional Holi food and connect with our loved ones on Holi. This video gives a fun sneak peek into how Holi celebrations have changed over the years.
23 March,2024 05:13 PM IST
From smearing colour to splashing water, B-town celebs celebrated Holi in a grand manner. Many of them shared glimpses of their fun-filled celebrations on social media. From Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas To Vicky Kaushal-Katrina Kaif, here's a sneak peek into Holi celebrations of B-town celebrities.
19 March,2022 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai
After two years of lull, Mumbaikars are all set for a grand Holi celebrations amid declining covid-19 cases and relaxed Covid norms. This is the first time since March 2020 that the outbreak is under control during this time of the year and everyone missed celebrating the festival of colours. However, vendors selling Holi colours, water guns and other products have shown disappointment over low customer turnout in comparison to pre-pandemic levels.
17 March,2022 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai
As Maharashtra is all set for a grand Holi celebration amid fewer Covid-19 cases and relaxed Covid norms, The Maharashtra Government on Wednesday issued strict guidelines for the celebration of Holi and Dhulivandan. However, this time the reason is not covid-19.
17 March,2022 01:35 PM IST | Mumbai
The members of the Indian cricket team wished fans a Happy Holi.
25 March,2016 11:20 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
