Several Indian cricketers and IPL franchises took to their official social media, sharing Holi wishes, celebration pictures and videos with their fans.
Amid Holi celebrations at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, Patanjali Founder and Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev pointed out that the world will move ahead following the path of Yoga and not war.
As Delhi revels in Holi celebrations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain and thunderstorms across most parts of the city.
Amid Holi celebrations in Rishikesh, Parmarth Niketan Ashram President Swami Chidanand Saraswati urged to break the barrier of discrimination, and hatred and get soaked in the colours of love.
Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak participated in the Holi festivities and rode a camel to the celebrations. Visuals showed him engaging with the crowd and greeting people on the occasion.
Amidst Holi celebrations and Friday Namaz coinciding on the same day, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim appealed for unity in the country and hoped that those people who are spreading communal hatred would change their mindset.
Holi celebrations in Uttar Pradesh concluded peacefully, with both festival processions and prayers taking place without any incidents, the circle officer Anuj Chaudhary said on Friday.
Foreign tourists and diplomats joined locals in celebrating Holi across India, with vibrant festivities taking place at Mumbai's Marine Drive and Jaipur. The Japanese Ambassador also extended greetings on the occasion.
Sambhal Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Vandana Mishra said that the processions celebrating the festivities were carried peacefully as everyone cooperated, which sends a message of peace.