Holi festival is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country

Holi 2025: The holy festival of Holi is being celebrated with joy and gaiety across the country today. In this festival of colors, people are getting drenched in the colors of love and harmony. This time, due to Holi and Ramadan's Jumme ki Namaz falling on the same day, the administration has made tight security arrangements.

Strict security arrangements in Bareilly

Drones and CCTV cameras are being used to monitor sensitive areas in Bareilly. The time of Jumma ki Namaz has been extended to 2:30 pm. 75 inspectors, 500 sub-inspectors, 1100 constables, 157 cluster mobile teams and 21 reserve QRTs have been deployed to strengthen the security system. Apart from this, 2 companies of PAC are also engaged in security. Suspicious activities are being closely monitored with the help of policemen deployed on the rooftops and drones.

President and Prime Minister gave their best wishes

President Draupadi Murmu said, "This festival of colours is a symbol of love, unity and harmony. It also reflects our cultural heritage. Let us all fill our lives with the colours of happiness and prosperity."

Wishing Holi to the countrymen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "May this festival of Holi bring new enthusiasm and energy in everyone's life. May it further intensify the colours of our unity."

Foreign tourists also played Holi in Pushkar

The gaiety of Holi in Pushkar, Rajasthan is worth seeing. Foreign tourists along with Indians were also seen drenched in colours. There is a shower of gulal and abir in the entire city. Devotees and tourists are celebrating Holi in a traditional manner on the streets and temple premises.

Processions taken out in Sambhal, tight security arrangements

Paramilitary forces conducted a flag march in Sambhal. SP KK Bishnoi said that Holi processions will be taken out peacefully and Holi celebrations will be ended before 2:30 pm. After this, Juma Namaz will be offered.

Sudarshana Patnaik's Holi special artwork

Sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik created a wonderful artwork on the occasion of Holi on the Puri beach, in which symbols of colors were engraved along with Lord Krishna and Radha. This artwork remains a center of attraction for tourists and local residents.

Tight security arrangements across the country

According to Delhi Police, more than 25,000 policemen have been deployed to maintain law and order. Special vigilance is being taken in crowded areas.

CM Yogi and Pushkar Singh Dhami extended wishes

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tweeted, "The festival of Holi gives the message of love and harmony. I pray to Lord Shri Ram that this festival brings happiness and prosperity in everyone's life." Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "Let us celebrate Holi this time by taking a pledge of environmental protection and cleanliness. Use natural colors and give priority to water conservation."

Conclusion

This year the festival of Holi has become a symbol of religious harmony and social unity. Amidst the vigilance of the administration and the enthusiasm of the people, this festival is being celebrated in a peaceful and enjoyable manner. Happy Holi to all!