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Earth positions itself between the Sun and the Moon, partially obstructing the Sun's rays from reaching the lunar surface. Unlike a total lunar eclipse, during a penumbral eclipse, the Earth casts a faint outer shadow (penumbra) on the Moon, resulting in a subtle dimming or shading of its surface. According to astronomical calculations, the penumbral lunar eclipse will commence on March 25, 2024, at 10:24 AM (Indian Standard Time).

PTI quoted a participant as saying. The Flea market in Yafo was all decked up with its festive appeal attracting thousands of Indian enthusiasts to the event, these included Israelis of Indian origin and Indian students, from all over the country.

BSE), the two leading stock exchanges, will be closed today, (Monday, March 25), on account of the Holi Festival. Therefore, there won't be any trading activity on the Indian stock market today.

Top Events on March 25: Amid Holi festivities today, India is all set to witness significant political events on Monday. These events include the BJP-IPFT meet in Tripura, Delhi metro services to begin after 2.30 pm and more. Stay tuned as we bring you comprehensive coverage of these unfolding events.

Holi Bank Holiday on March 25, 2024: All banks — public and private — will be closed today on March 25 (Monday) on account of the Holi festival. Notably, this has been a long weekend off for banks with services being shut since March 23 for fourth Saturday and on March 24 for Sunday leaves.

1. This Holi, let's play a game of hide and seek. You hide the sweets, and I'll seek them out! 2. May your Holi be filled with more colors than a peacock's feathers, and may your clothes explain to your washing machine what a tough day really means!

By Diadie Ba

Holi is a festival of colours, fun, happiness, love and devotion. In many ways, it is the battle of love. These colours represent love. To conquer each other with love is what Bhakti is all about. Holi also signifies the victory of good over evil. The Holi festival is associated with the great devotee Prahlad. He was in the midst of the most gruesome situation we could imagine. But he was undisturbed and always blissful. This is because he revived his eternal relationship with the Supreme Lord through Bhakti Yog. He is always experiencing the unlimited love of Lord Narsimhadev. This loving relationship can alone bestow everlasting satisfaction and joy as stated in Bhagwad Gita 6.22. The divine being the Supreme Controller protected Prahlad in all circumstances, even from being burnt in fire when Holika, who had the boon to enter fire unscathed, took Prahlad on her lap and sat in the fire intending to kill him on the instruction of her brother Hiranyakshyap. However, Prahlad was saved because of his extreme devotion for the divine, while Holika got burned. The tradition of Holika dahan, burning Holika, still continues.

You can start a business, but can you keep it going, even scale up? Nay seems to be the answer for several movie actors and sports personalities who launched their own brands and ended up selling stakes to bigger giants. It’s a trend that’s likely to continue, said industry experts who cited recent deals to note that, often, such personalities may have limited entrepreneurial skills and time to run a full-fledged business.

Ayodhya will be more special and grand with plans to let devotees play the festival of colours with Ram Lalla at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple. During the Holi celebrations at Ayodhya's Ram temple, gulal will be applied to Lord Ram Lalla and special delicacies like kachori, gujiya, puri, kherr (pudding), etc will be offered to the deity. Also Read: Bank Holiday March 2024: Banks to be closed for Holi on March 25.

Uttar Pradesh is gearing up for a grand celebration of Holi, honoring Lord Ram. The head priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Acharya Satyendra Das, expressed the significance of this year's celebration, comparing it to the devotion shown after Lord Ram's idol installation. Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra shared pictures of the idol of Ramlalla and the devotees at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. This is the first Holi after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has initiated an investigation into a viral video showing two women celebrating Holi inside a metro coach. The video depicts the women applying colors to each other's cheeks while a Hindi film song plays in the background. The DMRC has expressed doubts about the video's authenticity, suggesting the possible use of deepfake technology. In a statement, DMRC said that it is investigating the authenticity of the video. «On first impression, the authenticity of the video shot inside the metro also appears doubtful,» the DMRC said in a statement, raising the possibility of deepfake technology being used.

As the vibrant festival of Holi approaches, it brings with it an aura of joy, love, and togetherness. In the midst of spreading colors and laughter, exchanging warm wishes and heartfelt messages adds an extra sparkle to the festivities. Here are some delightful Holi wishes, WhatsApp messages, greetings, and Facebook statuses to share with your family and friends, spreading the essence of this beautiful occasion:

Holika Dahan, a bonfire is lit to symbolize the victory of good over evil, commemorating the legend of Prahlad and Holika from Hindu mythology. People gather around the bonfire, offer prayers, sing hymns, and perform rituals to seek blessings and protection from negative energies. Holika Dahan is celebrated with enthusiasm and joy across India and among Hindu communities worldwide.

Rajnath Singh, who was to celebrate Holi with the armed forces personnel in Siachen, the world's highest battleground, on Sunday, will mark the festival of colours in Leh instead, his office informed on Sunday. Raksha Mantri Karyalaye informed through a post on its official X handle that owing to the prevailing weather conditions in the world's highest battleground, Singh will celebrate Holi with the armed forces in Leh. «Due to inclement weather conditions in Siachen, there is a change in Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh's tour programme. He will now celebrate Holi with Armed Forces Personnel in Leh,» the statement read.

Stock market holidays in March 2024: BSE, NSE to remain closed on Holi, Good Friday Both MCX and NCDEX will also observe trading closure on Friday. According to the BSE holiday calendar, there are 14 trading holidays scheduled for 2024. Previously, the markets were closed on January 26 for Republic Day and March 8 for Shivratri.

Holi celebrations and holds great significance in Hindu culture. During this ritual, a bonfire is lit to symbolize the victory of good over evil, commemorating the legend of Prahlad and Holika from Hindu mythology. Also Read: Holi 2024: From Silsila to Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani; celebrate the festival of colours with these 6 Bollywood films People gather around the bonfire, offer prayers, sing hymns, and perform rituals to seek blessings and protection from negative energies.

Holi 2024 is here and so as Holika Dahan. This year, Holi festival is on Monday, March 25. Holi and Holika Dahan are celebrated across the US. Holika Dahan is on March 24. Holi, a festival deeply rooted in tradition and symbolism, unfurls its colorful tapestry across two spirited days. Commencing with the sacred ritual of Holika Dahan, flames dance in the night sky as bonfires illuminate the darkness, signifying the triumph of good over evil, of Prahlad's resilience over Holika's malevolence.

Holika Dahan is celebrated a day ahead, i.e., on March 24. People across India gather to celebrate the victory of good over evil, adorning the streets with a kaleidoscope of colours. With the long Holi weekend, many are already celebrating their mini-vacations, while some must have already booked their tickets for the Holi party with their friends and family nearby.