Holi

When will Holi 2025 be celebrated, March 14 or 15? All you need to know

Holi is one of the most joyful festivals celebrated across the country. However, people are wondering when Holi will be celebrated this year

UP Police fines a man and two women Rs 33000 for playing Holi on scooter

A man and two women were fined Rs 33,000 for playing Holi in an intimate gesture on a two-wheeler. The video of the incident went viral

Chemicals in gulal may have caused Mahakal temple fire, says Vijayvargiya

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said the fire at the renowned Mahakal Temple in Ujjain on Monday morning may have been caused by chemicals in 'gulal', a coloured powder used in rituals and during Holi. The blaze, which took place in the 'garbha griha' (sanctum sanctorum) of the temple at 5:50am, left 14 priests and 'sevaks' (assistants) injured, eight of whom were shifted to the Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences in Indore. "It seems all the injured at SAIMS are out of danger, But they will be under observation for the next 24 hours," Vijayvargiya told reporters after visiting the health facility. "Every year, Holi is celebrated in Mahakaleshwar Temple by throwing gulal. Maybe, some chemical in the gulal caused the fire. However, we are not going to stop the tradition of playing Holi with Lord Bholenath in Mahakaleshwar Temple," he said. It will be ensured that no chemical laced gulal is used next time, he added. The magistrate there has ordered an inquiry ..

Delhi Police to set up check points on Holi to catch traffic violators

The Delhi Traffic Police will be deploying special teams across major road intersections to check drunk driving and red-light jumping on Holi. Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi Traffic) Prashant Gautam said they have made elaborate arrangements so that the festival of colours is celebrated safely and peacefully. "In the New Delhi range, they have deployed around 400 traffic police personnel at 61 traffic points and around 40 joint pickets with local police. Besides regulating the traffic, the focus will be on drunken driving, triple riding, without helmet and without seat belt driving," he said. According to an advisory issued by police, a strict watch will be kept on road violations, including speeding, triple-riding, and zig-zag driving. "Special checking teams will be deployed at major intersections, drinking points and vulnerable points for the Holi celebrations to detect and prosecute traffic violations. "These special traffic police checking teams will be stationed on

Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend Holi wishes to countrymen

Holi, a festival celebrated with as much fervour in the country as it is overseas, will be marked on March 25, Monday, this year

Holi 2024: Metro to start from 2:30 pm, other restrictions in Delhi NCR

Traffic police from Noida, Faridabad, and Delhi have urged people to not indulge in drunk driving on Holi and maintain regard for traffic signals and safety of others

Stock markets closed today: BSE, NSE to remain closed today on Holi

Stock mkt closed: India will embark on Holi celebrations today. In view of the occasion, a public holiday has been declared and prominent institutions, including the markets will remain closed

Holi promotes love, unity, brotherhood among people, says President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted citizens on the eve of Holi and said the festival promotes the feeling of love, unity and brotherhood among people. This festival also inspires us to strengthen our cultural heritage, she said in a message. Holi is a vibrant and joyous festival which infuses hope and enthusiasm in our lives, Murmu said. "Various colours of Holi symbolise the diversity of our country. This festival promotes the feelings of love, unity and brotherhood among the people. This festival also inspires us to strengthen our cultural heritage," the president said. "May this festival of colors bring happiness in everyone's life and motivates all of us to work towards nation-building with new zeal," she said. In the message, the president said, "On the auspicious occasion of Holi, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad.

Ayodhya temple gears up for first Holi, to play with eco-friendly gulal

Ram Lalla will celebrate Holi at his new Ayodhya temple on Tuesday, a day after the festival will be celebrated across the country, with nine priests performing special prayers and applying eco-friendly 'gulal' on him. Later, devotees will play Holi with the same 'gulal'. The celebration will last for five hours, Ram temple head priest Satyendra Das told PTI on Sunday. The bright pink 'gulal' has been made from kachnar flowers. Devotees believe that kachnar was Ayodhya's "state tree" in Treta Yuga. "The trustees (of the Ram temple) have decided that Ram Lalla will be playing Holi on Tuesday using 'gulal' made from kachnar flowers which were brought from Lucknow. Nine priests, including the head priest, will apply 'gulal' on Ram Lalla after his 'shringar aarti' and then the same gulal will be applied on the devotees," Satyendra Das said. "Holi will be played from around 7 am to 12 noon," he said. The festival will be celebrated in a very grand and divine manner. Devotees are excite

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Delhi Metro services to begin from 2:30 pm on Holi, Mar 25: DMRC officials

Delhi Metro services will begin from 2.30 pm on the day of Holi on March 25, officials said on Friday. The services on non-terminal stations will be available much later as the operations start from terminal stations at 2.30pm. "On the day of the Holi festival, on March 25 (Monday), Metro services will not be available till 2.30 pm on all lines of the Delhi Metro including Rapid Metro/Airport Express Line," the DMRC said in a statement. Metro train services will thus start at 2.30 pm from terminal stations on all lines on March 25 and will continue normally thereafter, it further said.

Happy Holi 2024: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, and Greeting for your loved ones

Holi will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, with Holika Dahan, also called Choti Holi, being celebrated a day earlier, on March 24, with joyous mood across India

No Holi water balloons & pool parties please, we're water-starved Bengaluru

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board wants to conserve every drop of the water of the Cauvery River and borewells

On Holi, temperatures may surpass 40°C as climate change hits hard

Recent findings from Climate Central reveal a concerning consequence of rising temperatures in India: the disappearance of the spring season

Holi 2024: Best hair care tips to protect your hair during celebrations

It's time to enjoy the festive spirit now that Holi is just around the corner. However, in the midst of the preparation, picking outfits and arranging festivities, it's also important to focus on hair

Choti Holi 2024: History, importance, shubh muhurat, puja rituals and vidhi

Choti Holi or Holika Dahan falls on March 24. In the meantime, Holi lies a day after i.e. on March 25. Choti Holi is a lively celebration that brings people together to pray, socialise, and have fun

Long Weekend: Airfares, hotel rates shoot up ahead of Holi, Good Friday

The Indian tourism industry is witnessing a sustained boom on the back of what industry stakeholders call a mindset shift, where people are using every opportunity to travel

Holi 2024: Here are the top snacks prepared at the Holi celebration

Every year, Holi is celebrated in India with colour riots and parties, but the festival is incomplete without these delectable Indian snacks

Holi 2024: Best skin care tips for protection from harsh colours this Holi

Holi used to be played with natural colours produced using flowers and herbs, however, presently they have been replaced by chemical substances. Here are some of the tips to keep your skin protected

Holi 2024: Places to visit in India to celebrate festival of colours

Experience the essence of Holi in the vibrant cities and towns of India. From Mathura's streets to Barsana's lanes, every city offers a special Holi celebration