BSF Celebrates Holi at India's Borders: Duty Meets Festivity

BSF personnel celebrated Holi across India's borders, balancing duty and festivity. In West Bengal, Punjab, and Tripura, they engaged in local celebrations. Nationwide, Holi festivities reflected the victory of good over evil, with vibrant colors and rituals. Mathura, Varanasi, and Delhi saw major celebrations amidst heightened security.

On Friday, Border Security Force (BSF) personnel stationed along India's various borders embraced the Holi spirit while maintaining their duties. In Darjeeling, BSF teams at Border Outposts (BOPs) with Bangladesh celebrated, with Inspector General Suryakant Sharma extending wishes to the troops and their distant families.

In Amritsar, located on the Punjab border with Pakistan, BSF troops joined locals in Holi festivities, strengthening community bonds. Similarly, in Tripura's Tarapur, BSF personnel at the India-Bangladesh boundary participated in the festival, demonstrating the dual spirit of vigilance and celebration.

As Holi unfolded nationwide, people united for vibrant gatherings and traditional celebrations, symbolizing good's triumph over evil. Cities like Mathura and Vrindavan initiated famous rituals, such as Lathmar Holi, while Varanasi, Jaipur, and Delhi saw revelers indulging in colorful play and festive snacks under secured watch.

Celebrated as the Spring Festival, Holi heralds spring and the harvest, rooted deeply in Hindu mythology as a representation of good defeating evil. The festival begins with Holika Dahan, which involves a symbolic bonfire to commemorate evil's end, referencing the myth of Demon King Hiranyakashyapu's plot against his devotee son, Prahlad.

(With inputs from agencies.)