Nation celebrates Holi, Modi greets people

Australian PM Scott Morrison extends Holi greetings to Indian Australian community. "Holi holds even more meaning this year. As we reach the end of a 2nd pandemic yr, we can be thankful for the many things that have sustained us -our family, community & faith," he said.

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Nation celebrates Holi, Modi greets people

The nation is celebrating colorful Holi today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to the nation on the festival of Holi.

“Wishing you all a very Happy Holi. May this festival of colors, a symbol of mutual love, affection and brotherhood, bring every color of happiness in your life,” the Prime Minister tweeted.

Extending greetings on the eve of Holi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said on the occasion of the festival of colors people should strive to strengthen the bonds of friendship and amity that hold the society together.

Australian PM Scott Morrison extends Holi greetings to Indian Australian community. "Holi holds even more meaning this year. As we reach the end of a 2nd pandemic yr, we can be thankful for the many things that have sustained us -our family, community & faith," his message reads

Delhi police have made elaborate security arrangements in the capital for Holi celebrations to keep hooligans at bay and drunken driving in check.

Shiv-Sena-led government in Maharashtra has issued guidelines for the festival, asking people to celebrate it without gathering on a large scale and adhere to Covid-appropriate behaviour as the disease is still prevalent.

The Uttar Pradesh government declared a two-day holiday for Holi. According to a notice issued by the government, both March 18 and 19 will be official holidays across the state.

Delhi University has stated that it will not conduct classes on March 17 and 18 in view of Holi. In a notification, the university said all libraries of the university will also remain closed. The Islamic Centre of India has urged mosques to change the timings of Friday prayers given that Holi will be celebrated the same day. Since Holi, Shab-e-Barat, and Friday prayers are on the same day, all efforts should be made to ensure peace and order in keeping with the composite culture of the country, the chairman of the Islamic Centre of India Farangi Mahal appealed on Wednesday.

Children splashed flowers, hopped, and danced as part of Holi celebrations at Prince Ashokraje Gaekwad School in Vadodara in Gujarat

Holi celebrations is conducted in  Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Holi celebrations are organized in a big way at Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan of Mathura district.

People along with young children celebrate the festival of 'Dol Utsav' by singing & dancing to the rhythm of traditional songs in a cultural program in Kolkata