Holi Special

Record number of tourists attend ‘Dhulandi Mahotsav’ in Jaipur


Jaipur: Around 3,000-3,500 foreign and domestic tourists participated in the 'Dhulandi Mahotsav' at Khasa Kothi, a heritage hotel located on the Mirza Ismail Road here. Holi is widely recognised as Dhulandi Mahotsav in Jaipur and neighboring areas of Rajasthan, and is celebrated on the day after 'Holika Dahan'. The foreign tourists, who had come from the...

The grandeur of Holi – from Kerala to West Bengal


On Holi, people from various states of India set aside their differences and come together for the celebrations. Ukuli or Manjal Kuli of Kerala Holi is not celebrated in the southern part of India with the same zeal as can be seen in the northern part of the country. Nevertheless, there are a handful of communities...

From Lathmaar to Holla Mohalla — unique traditions of Holi


Majority of revelers celebrate the day of Holi by dancing, organizing a feast, creating rangolis, playing with colors and playing games. However, certain things can be culturally different on the day depending on the region. Each state in India has its own unique style and distinct traditions to celebrate Holi. Here are some... The Lathmaar...

United Colors of India


Intro: After two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, Indians took to the streets and society complexes with a vengeance to celebrate the festival of colors as cases dipped across the country. From Bollywood to the world of sports, most of the celebrities enjoyed Holi with fervour while others stayed home…

Holi spreads colors of joy in Braj


Agra/Mathura: Temples in Braj mandal celebrated Holi in a big way, after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic despair. The election results buoyed the spirits of the Braj Mandal 'Huriyaras' after a clean sweep by BJP candidates in nine assembly seats in Agra and five in Mathura. In Vrindavan, hundreds of widows in shelter homes,...

India celebrates Holi after 2 years Covid cases dip


New Delhi: Millions of Indians celebrated Holi - the festival of colors - after two years amid a sharp dip in Covid-19 cases in the country. The festival saw restricted celebrations last year due to the pandemic. Holi marks the last full-moon day of the lunar month. It's a time of great cheer and fun as...

Apple CEO Tim Cook sends Holi wishes to Indians


New Delhi: Apple CEO Tim Cook took to Twitter to wish everyone on the occasion of Holi, the festival of colours. "Wishing everyone celebrating Holi a vibrant beginning to spring. Here's to spreading the joy of color with these beautiful images #ShotOniPhone13ProMax," Cook said in a tweet. He has also shared three photos clicked on the...

Vice-President celebrates Holi with schoolchildren


New Delhi: Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Friday celebrated Holi with schoolchildren and secretariat staff at the 'Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas'. Children from four schools in the national capital, including those run by Municipal Corporation, visited the Vice-President's residence and greeted him on the occasion. The Vice-President was delighted when the enthusiastic children recited patriotic poems. In reply...

Top BJP leaders celebrate festival of colors


New Delhi: BJP chief J.P. Nadda and other leaders on Friday celebrated 'Holi' with party workers and supporters. Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi also celebrated 'Holi' with supporters and party colleagues. Nadda celebrated the festival with party workers and leaders at his official residence at Motilal Nehru Marg here. Hundreds of party workers...