New Delhi:

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda celebrated Holi at his official residence in the national capital on Monday.

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday also extended warm greetings to people across the country on the joyful occasion of Holi and said it reflected the celebration of life and the abundance of nature.

In his message on Day X, the Vice President said, “Warm congratulations on the joyous festival of Colors. Holi is a poignant occasion when we renew our bonds and welcome the arrival of spring. It embodies the celebration of life and the richness of nature. May the colors of #Holi fill our lives with happiness, hope and harmony.”

Earlier, Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh extended festival of colors greetings to the people and celebrated Holi with the National Security Guard (NSG) at his official residence.

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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings to the citizens of the country on the eve of Holi on Sunday.

“I extend my Holi wishes to all my countrymen across the country,” the Prime Minister said in a post on social media platform X.

He said: “May this traditional festival, full of family affection and harmony, bring new vitality and enthusiasm to everyone’s lives.”

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 is held in honor of Lord Krishna, who is believed to have spent considerable time in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh. It not only replicates the spirit of Holi but also embodies 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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