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.
Diplomats and embassies from around the world extended their Holi greetings on social media, celebrating the festival with messages of joy, unity, and cultural appreciation.
Holi and Ramzan Friday prayers have concluded peacefully in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh with people cooperating with the administration to avoid untoward incidents, an official said.
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.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended Holi greetings to the people of the state. A gathering of Congress leaders, party workers, and residents of Shimla joined the celebrations at Oak Over, where they exchanged greetings with the Chief Minister.
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.