"This festival of colors infuses love and hope into people's lives and strengthens mutual unity and brotherhood. My wish is that this festival brings happiness into everyone's lives and that we all together contribute to building a developed nation."
"Holi is one of the oldest Hindu festivals. It is known for bringing people together in celebration, transcending the social barriers of religion, caste and gender."
"The festival of Holi infuses the entire atmosphere with fresh energy. This is one of its greatest qualities."
Holi, one of the oldest Hindu festivals, is celebrated across India and internationally on the last full moon of winter in the Hindu calendar. The festival features vibrant celebrations with color powder, water balloons, and traditional music filling residential areas. Primarily observed in northern India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, Holi has expanded globally with organized celebrations in major cities worldwide. The festival is renowned for bringing people together regardless of religion, caste, or gender, promoting social harmony and unity. Indian leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasized the festival's message of love, hope, and national development. In New Delhi, authorities deployed traffic police to major intersections to manage safety concerns related to traditional bhang consumption during celebrations.
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