Holi Celebrations Ignite Telangana With Festive Spirit

Holi, a vibrant festival of colors, was joyously celebrated across Telangana, with people smearing 'gulal' and distributing sweets. Key figures including Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar partook in festivities, while authorities imposed restrictions that sparked controversy. Cultural performances added to the festive atmosphere throughout the state.

Holi, the exuberant festival of colors, painted Telangana in shades of joy and unity on Friday. Celebrants across the state smeared 'gulal' on one another, shared sweets, and partook in lively gatherings throughout Hyderabad and beyond.

The festival saw unique cultural activities, with north Indian communities in Hyderabad organizing 'Holika Dahan' rituals and Rajasthani natives performing the traditional 'Gair' folk dance. Key figures, including Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, joined in the merriment in Karimnagar.

Despite restrictions by Hyderabad police to curb vehicular group movements and unsolicited color throwing, which drew sharp criticism from BJP MLA Raja Singh, the Holi celebrations persisted with enthusiasm. Meanwhile, leaders like Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy extended goodwill messages, emphasizing Holi's spirit of unity and prosperity.

(With inputs from agencies.)