Holi 2024: From phoolon wali to Ganwar dance ritual; see how India is celebrating the festival of colours
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.
The next day which is Huge number of devotees gathered at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple today to play ‘Phoolon wali’ Holi. The Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan also hosts Phoolwali Holi. The Singaporean embassy in the national capital also extended its greetings for Holi, wishing that the festival would bring peace and joy to all.
It also shared mesmerising pictures of Holi celebrations in one of India's oldest and most popular pilgrimage sites, Barsana, in Uttar Pradesh. A post on the official X handle of the Singaporean embassy in India posted, “Happy Holi Everyone! May this #FestivalOfColors bring peace & joy to all! - HC Wong :Braj Ki #Holi Celebrations 2024, Barsana Uttar Pradesh, by First Sec Sean Lim." Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also extended his greetings to fellow citizens of Uttarakhand ahead of Holi. He wished the people as they geared up to ring in the festival of colours, CM Dhami also described Holi as a celebration of love, brotherhood, and harmony.
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