New Delhi:

Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to the people on the occasion of Holi, the festival of colours, and wished happiness, prosperity, harmony and new energy in everyone’s life.

Amit Shah said: “My best wishes to all our countrymen for this great festival of color and joy – Holi. May this happy festival bring prosperity and harmony in the lives of all of you The color has become a medium to spread new energy.” posted from his official X account.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also extended warm greetings to fellow countrymen on the occasion of Holi.

“Best wishes to everyone on Holi. May this festival of colors inject joy, enthusiasm and new energy into your life. Happy Holi!” Rajnath Singh posted from his handle on X.

Earlier on Sunday, the Defense Minister celebrated the Festival of Colors with soldiers in Leh. He was accompanied by Army Chief General Manoj Pande and Fire and Fury Corps Commander Lieutenant General Rahim Bari.

He also spoke to commanders deployed in Siachen over phone and promised to visit them soon.

Holi is a festival celebrated with great enthusiasm at home and abroad and will be celebrated on Monday, March 25 this year.

The festival is preceded by a bonfire lighting ceremony called Holika Dahan, symbolizing the burning of the demon Holika.

The festival commemorates Lord Krishna, who is believed to have spent considerable time in a region in Uttar Pradesh called Braj.

It not only replicates the spirit of Holi but also emulates the eternal love of Radha and Krishna.

During the carnival, everyone shared traditional sweets, which enhanced people’s sense of harmony and unity. The revelers were filled with the spirit of joy and love.

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