As per the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, a public holiday has been declared on the occasion of Pahari Holi on March 15 in all government/non-government offices, educational institutions/schools under the state of Uttarakhand, as per a release.
Several Indian cricketers and IPL franchises took to their official social media, sharing Holi wishes, celebration pictures and videos with their fans.
Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel deployed at Border Outposts (BOPs) along the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Darjeeling district celebrated Holi on Friday.
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.
"t's a working Holi for us Here's wishing everyone celebrating a very Happy Holi full of laughter and togetherness with your loved ones," Priyanka captioned the post.
"The country has suffered slavery for a long time. It has suffered slavery for hundreds of years and has seen faith being hurt by invaders. The country has seen how forces try to stop festivals like Holi and Diwali and obstruct events like Maha Kumbh, but no one has been able to stop this
As Delhi revels in Holi celebrations, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain and thunderstorms across most parts of the city.