Holi Celebrations: The festival of colors, Holi, was celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, as people smeared each other with vibrant hues, danced to festive music, and indulged in traditional sweets. The excitement and joy of the festival were visible in every corner of the country.
In Uttar Pradesh, the celebrations spanned from Braj Mandal to Ayodhya Dham. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while flagging off the Bhagwan Nrisinh Vishwa Yatra in Gorakhpur, emphasized that festivals should symbolize harmony, peace, and equality.
In Bihar, Holi festivities extended for another day in several regions, including Magadh, Mithila, Shahabad, Tirhut, Kosi, and Seemanchal, due to religious calendar calculations.
In Jammu and Kashmir, the youth, full of enthusiasm, were seen riding bikes, shouting “Holi Hai” and playfully throwing colors at one another. The Pracheen Shri Kaal Bhairav Temple witnessed Holi celebrations with fresh flowers. The festival brought together people from diverse communities, including Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs, who applied colors, danced, and shared sweets in a spirit of unity.
Security forces, including the Army, BSF, and CRPF, also joined in the celebrations at forward locations, marking the festival with colors and camaraderie.
Holi, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, once again reinforced the spirit of joy, togetherness, and cultural harmony across the nation.
