Wedding festivities for cricketer Arjun Tendulkar and businesswoman Saaniya Chandhok began in grand style in Mumbai on Thursday, drawing a guest list from India's cricketing, business, and film industries.
The festivities are preceded by 15 to 20 days of elaborate preparations, culminating in a grand display where participants don traditional turbans and victory attire to honour the martial legacy of their ancestors.
The nation immersed itself in joy and happiness with cheerful celebrations of Holi. From temple towns to metropolitan cities, people enjoyed the festivities by exchanging sweets, applying colour (gulal), offering prayers, and celebrating the victory of good over evil.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday, while participating in the Holi Milan ceremony at Gorakhnath Temple, applauded the Sanatani people of the world for joining in the Holi festivities, saying that there is no discrimination when it comes to celebrating festivals.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday immersed himself in the vibrant spirit of Holi, celebrating the festival of colours at his official residence in Jaipur.
Shukla also emphasised the need for peace in the West Asia region, stating that conflicts and disputes should come to an end. He said it is wrong for countries to instigate tensions and called for harmony across the world.
The Tendulkar family clearly stole the spotlight as Sachin Tendulkar, his wife Anjali Tendulkar, daughter Sara and son Arjun posed together for the media in stunning traditional ensembles.
The occassion considered highly auspicious in Tibetan Buddhism, marks the culmination of Losar festivities. Devotees assembled for special prayers amid a spiritually significant full moon day.
With Holi here, everyone is immersed in the festivities, and celebrities including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Bobby Deol, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli, have shared their greetings with fans on social media.
Bollywood celebrities, including Ranbir Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan and Neha Dhupia, celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm on Tuesday with boundless energy, revelling in the vibrant festival of colours with their children.