The colourful and vibrant festival of Holi is being celebrated across the country. As one of the most important Hindu festivals in India, Holi marks the end of winter and is a two-day-long festivity. This year, Holi is being celebrated on March 25 and Holika Dahan was celebrated a day before.
Here are the LIVE updates on Holi celebration:
Delhi Traffic Police Deploys 400 Cops To Crack Down On Drink Driving On Holi
Stepping up security, the Delhi Traffic Police has deployed 400 traffic personnel across major roads in the city to crack down on drunk driving during the Holi celebrations.
Following this, authorities conducted rigorous checks at the ITO intersection in the national capital. Motorists and drivers found lacking essential vehicle papers, failing to wear helmets, or neglecting seat belt usage were promptly issued challans (fines) by the vigilant police officers.
"May This Festival Fill Everyone's Life With Harmony": JP Nadda Shares Holi Greetings
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda celebrated Holi at his residence in the national capital on Monday.
"Best wishes to all of you on the holy festival of enthusiasm, joy and happiness, Holi. I wish that this holy festival of colours fills everyone's life with mutual love, harmony and goodwill," Nadda posted on X.
Indian Embassy In US Extends Holi Greetings
Indian Embassy in US extended its greetings for Holi, wishing everyone a joyous celebration resplendent with colors and music.
"Holi in the heart of Washington DC @DuPont circle - a joyous celebration resplendent with the colours, music and culture of India! In India, Holi marks the arrival of spring - this year, it coincides with the cherry blossoms weekend in DC! We wish all of you a Happy Holi!," Indian Embassy in the US said on X.
In Pics: Lalu Yadav Celebrates Holi With Family
"This Year's Holi Special For Lord Ram Devotees": Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who is in Ahmedabad as part of a Holi celebration programme called this year's Holi special for Lord Ram devotees across the world as Raghuvir (Ram) is playing Holi in Ayodhya.
"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," he said.
Take Pride In Multi-Religious Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Sharif On Holi
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended his felicitations to the Hindu community on Holi, urging the people to commemorate the auspicious festival by making a resolve to "celebrate our differences as strengths."
WATCH: Union Minister Anurag Thakur Celebrates Holi In Delhi
#WATCH | Union Minister Anurag Thakur celebrates #Holi in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/hc9x61IVZe
— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2024
"Praying For Speedy Recovery Of Injured": Amit Shah On Mahakal Temple Fire
उज्जैन के श्री महाकाल मंदिर में आग लगने की घटना के संबंध में मुख्यमंत्री श्री @DrMohanYadav51 जी से बात कर जानकारी ली। स्थानीय प्रशासन घायलों को सहायता व उपचार उपलब्ध करवा रहा है। मैं बाबा महाकाल से घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूँ।
— Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) March 25, 2024
"Prosperity And Harmony": Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh Share Holi Wishes
Union Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed his greetings to the people on the festival of colours, Holi, wishing happiness, prosperity, harmony and new energy in everyone's life.
14 Priests Injured In Massive Fire At Ujjain's Mahakaleswar Temple On Holi
At least 14 priests were injured after a fire broke out at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Monday, officials said.
The fire occurred during the bhasma aarti inside the sanctum sanctorum of the temple on the occassion of Holi. As gulal was being thrown to celebrate Holi, some of it fell on the puja thali that contained burning camphor. The camphor fell on the floor and the fire spread, eyewitnesses said
#WATCH | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh | 13 people injured in a fire that broke out in the 'garbhagriha' of Mahakal Temple during bhasma aarti today. Holi celebrations were underway here when the incident occurred. The injured have been admitted to District Hospital.
— ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2024
(Earlier visuals… pic.twitter.com/cIUSlRirwo
"US India Dosti": US Envoy Eric Garcetti Eats Gujiya, Extends Holi Wishes
#HappyHoli, friends! Celebrating my first Holi in India with delicious gujiyas made of American nuts - a delightful fusion of traditions and a celebration of #USIndiaDosti! I’ve had vibrant Holi celebrations back in Los Angeles, but nothing beats being here in India for the… pic.twitter.com/LgtfkgpEUi
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) March 25, 2024
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath At Gorakhnath Temple On Holi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed 'Rudrabhishek' at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Holi on Monday.
"Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state on Holi, the great festival of colour, enthusiasm, love, joy and social harmony! I wish that your lives be filled with various colours of happiness and that society be drenched in the soulful colours of happiness, peace and goodwill," CM Yogi posted on X.
Delhi Police's Check Points To Catch Traffic Violators On Holi
The Delhi Traffic Police will be deploying special teams across major road intersections to check drunk driving and red-light jumping on Holi.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi Traffic) Prashant Gautam said they have made elaborate arrangements so that the festival of colours is celebrated safely and peacefully.
"In the New Delhi range, they have deployed around 400 traffic police personnel at 61 traffic points and around 40 joint pickets with local police. Besides regulating the traffic, the focus will be on drunken driving, triple riding, without helmet and without seat belt driving," he said.
According to an advisory issued by police, a strict watch will be kept on road violations, including speeding, triple-riding, and zig-zag driving.
"Special checking teams will be deployed at major intersections, drinking points and vulnerable points for the Holi celebrations to detect and prosecute traffic violations.
Devotees Celebrate 1st Holi With Ram Lalla At Ayodhya Temple
भगवान श्री राम लला के भव्य मंदिर में विराजमान होने के पश्चात प्रथम होलिकोत्सव पर प्रफुल्लित भगवान और उनके भक्त। pic.twitter.com/kohSaNGPiv
— Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra (@ShriRamTeerth) March 24, 2024
"Happiest Moment": Defence Minister Celebrates Holi With Soldiers In Leh
Sharing more pictures from Holi celebrations in Leh. pic.twitter.com/VVhb1QRja2
— Rajnath Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@rajnathsingh) March 24, 2024
"May Holi Bring New Energy, Enthusiasm": PM Modi Extends Greetings
देश के मेरे सभी परिवारजनों को होली की अनेकानेक शुभकामनाएं। स्नेह और सद्भाव के रंगों से सजा यह पारंपरिक पर्व आप सभी के जीवन में नई ऊर्जा और नया उत्साह लेकर आए।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 24, 2024
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Over 2,000 People Celebrate Holi And Jewish Festival Of Purim In Israel
Over 2,000 Indians and Israelis celebrated Holi and the Jewish festival of Purim in the "flea market" of Tel Aviv enjoying Indian dance, classical music, dresses, henna, calligraphy in Hindi and Indian Chai.
Border Security Forces Celebrate Holi At International Border
The jawans of the Border Security Force (BSF) along with its Women's Wing smeared their comrades with colours as they celebrated Holi at the International Border on Sunday.
