Overview

• Holi festivities began with Holika Dahan, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, rooted in the legend of Prahlad and Holika.
• Cities like Mathura, Vrindavan, Delhi, and Jaipur saw grand celebrations with traditional rituals, music, and festive treats like gujiya and thandai.
• Border Security Force personnel celebrated Holi with camaraderie, exchanging colors and sweets while chanting patriotic slogans at border outposts.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt Holi greetings, emphasizing unity, harmony, and cultural heritage.
• Authorities took measures to ensure peaceful celebrations, with covered mosques in Sambhal and security deployments in major cities.