Happy Holi 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Priyanka Chopra, Nick And Malti Celebrate With Family
Happy Holi 2024 Live Updates: Hello and welcome to this space where we are going to provide you all the updates regarding Holi celebrations throughout the country.
Priyanka Chopra, who is currently in India with husband Nick Jonas and their daughter Malti Marie, celebrated Holi with her family members. Priyanka's cousin and Bigg Boss 17 contestant Mannara Chopra can also be seen in one of the pictures.
A fan account shared glimpses of Priyanka Chopra's Holi celebrations:
Happy Holi 💛🧡🩷💜🩵💙💚
Thank you @azmishabana18 @jaduakhtar for the best times always!
So good to meet friends and celebrate together @tannishtha_c @divyadutta25 @nanditadasofficial @therichachadha @alifazal9
A special thank you to @phool.co for making our little ones holi safe and organic 🙏🏻🕊️
#SunsetKeDivane #Holi2024
Preity Zinta shared a string of pictures featuring her Holi celebration and extended her heartfelt wishes to all by writing, "Happy Holi to all of you who celebrate 😍 May this festival of colour bring joy, happiness & peace to you & your family. Love & light always ❤️ #Happyholi #रंगबरसे #Throwback #Ting"
Newlywed actors Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda shared glimpses of their first Holi together as a married couple.
Shehnaaz Gill took to her Instagram and shared a series of pictures featuring her Holi celebrations with her mother.
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Navya Nanda, the grand-daughter of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, shared a series of pictures from her Holi celebrations with her nana-nani and other family members.
Sharing a series of pictures, she captioned it as, "Rang Barse."
For the third consecutive year, Ankita Lokhande and her husband Vicky Jain, whom we last saw together in 'Bigg Boss 17', hosted their famous Holi party on Monday, March 25, in Mumbai. This year, it was christened #AnVikiRasLeela3.0.
Fresh off the release of 'Swatantriya Veer Savarkar', where she plays the freedom fighter's wife Jamuna Bai, Ankita had told IANS that the party will be for her family and friends.
As expected, people familiar to reality TV viewers were the first to show up, starting with Isha Malviya, Rajiv Adatiya and Archana Gautam.
Ankita and Vicky were busy receiving the guests on a sunny day, as dhols struck up an energetic beat in the background.
Both were dressed in white, as is expected on Holi. Ankita's plain-white Anarkali salwar suit was offset by a dupatta with rainbow-hued blocks, dangling earrings and dark sunglasses. Vicky paired his white ensemble with sneakers and of course the de rigueur sunglasses.
Delhi LG VK Saxena visited 'all women's police post' at Shradhanand Marg on the occasion of #Holi. He met kids, senior citizens and female police personnel in the area and distributed sweets among them.
Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar host #Holi celebrations at their residence in Mumbai.
Divya Dutta, Farhan Akhtar-Shibani Akhtar, Anusha Dandekar and others take part in the celebrations here.
Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh | BJP MP Hema Malini sings 'Holi Ke Din' from her film 'Sholay' and a bhajan 'Shyam Rang Mein Main Toh Rang Gayi'.
Delhi | "Koi khele rail mein, koi khele jail mein," sings BJP MP Manoj Tiwari as he sings folk songs during #Holi celebrations at his residence.
Malini Awasthi says, "Holi is a celebration of joy and enthusiasm. We celebrate it through songs and dance...People say that the tradition of folk songs has gone down but Holi is one such festival which is incomplete without folk songs..."
Actor Suniel Shetty wished everyone good health, happiness and love.
“Let’s cherish the colours that truly matter -- the colours of health, happiness, love and positivity. And yes, ensure the safety of our fury friends too. Wishing you all a happy and a safe Holi. #HappyHoli,” Suniel wrote.
Bollywood’s Greek God Hrithik Roshan wished all the “beautiful people”.
“May each day of your life be as colourful and joyous as today. Happy Holi beautiful people,” Hrithik wrote.
Bollywood’s “Khiladi” Akshay Kumar dropped a hilarious video, featuring him and his 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' co-star Tiger Shroff and in the caption wrote: “Bura na mano, Holi hai #HappyHoli everyone.”
Tollywood's Megastar Chiranjeevi said: “Happy Holi to All! May the festive colours of Holi make all our lives even more colourful!”
Amitabh wrote a few lines from the song 'Hori Khele Raghubeera' from 2003 film 'Baghban'.
The actor wrote: “Hori khele Raghubeera Avadh main, Hori khele Raghubeera.”
An array of film personalities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Chiranjeevi, Akshay Kumar, Allu Arjun and Hrithik Roshan took to social media to wish their friends and fans a "happy and safe" Holi.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu says, " Whatever happened has happened, now govt is working and let's focus on the future of the state...by 2032, we need to make Himachal Pradesh the most prosperous and richest state...people know everything..."
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya says, "I extend my greetings on this festival of colours, Holi. 'Vipaksh Me Macha Hai Hahakar, Ab Ki Baar 400 Paar, Fir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar'..."
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Actor Sanjay Mishra says, "Herbal Holi is a good thing, it is towards organic future. We should avoid chemicals while playing Holi. So, it is a good practice in that direction."
Bhubaneshwar, Odisha: A Bhubaneshwar-based foundation organised a 'Herbal Holi' celebration ahead of the Holi festival to promote eco-friendly and herbal Holi.
BJP National spokesperson & party's Lok Sabha candidate from Puri constituency, Sambit Patra offers prayer at Shree Jagannath Temple, in Puri.
Sambit Patra says, "I thanked Lord Jagannath on this very auspicious day of Holi that he has called me in his service. I thanked PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, party's president JP Nadda, the members of CEC and the entire leadership of the BJP that they have again shown faith in me. Last time I missed it by a minute margin of 11,000 votes but what I have learnt in the last 5 years from PM Modi and his hard work, I had tried that in Puri. I appeal to the people that it's not an election to elect Sambit Patra, but PM Modi, development and to take the nation forward..."
District Collector Neeraj Kumar Singh says, "The fire broke out during bhasma aarti in the 'garbhagriha'. 13 people are injured in the incident...Their medical treatment is underway."
Priest Ashish Sharma says, "The traditional Holi celebrations were being held in Mahakal Temple. The fire spread in 'garbhagriha' due to 'gulaal'. Priests of the temple got injured. We have rushed them to the hospital..."
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh | 13 people injured in a fire that broke out in the 'garbhagriha' of Mahakal Temple during bhasma aarti today. Holi celebrations were underway here when the incident occurred. The injured have been admitted to District Hospital.
Thandai is one of the traditional drinks during Holi that is adored by Indians for its nostalgic significance and cultural value. Made with milk, dry fruits and sweeteners, it is considered a vibrant drink and aids in refreshing energy while also improving digestion.
Here are some easy recipes shared by chefs that can make your Holi special.
According to the Hindu Panchang, the full moon of the Falgun month will begin on the morning of March 24 at 9:54 AM and conclude on March 25 at 12:29 PM.
Background
Happy Holi 2024 Live Updates: Hello and welcome to this space where we are going to provide you all the updates regarding Holi celebrations throughout the country. In Hinduism, Holi holds special significance. This festival is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the Phalguna month. The day before Holi is known as Holika Dahan or Choti Holi. On this day, after sunset, Holika is worshipped, and a bonfire is lit symbolising the victory of good over evil. The next day, people play Holi with coloured powders and water.
This year, the festival of Holi will be observed on March 25, Monday.
Auspicious Timing for Holi 2024:
- Full Moon begins: March 24, 2024, at 09:54 AM
- Full Moon ends: March 25, 2024, at 12:29 PM
Mythological Stories Associated with Holi:
Several mythological stories related to Holi are mentioned in the Puranas. Holika Dahan is celebrated to symbolize the victory of good over evil. According to one legend, Prahlad, the son of the demon king Hiranyakashipu, was a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu, which displeased his father. Hiranyakashipu sought the help of his sister Holika, who had a boon that fire could not harm her. Holika took Prahlad into her lap and entered the fire with the intention of killing him. However, due to Prahlad's devotion, Holika was consumed by the fire while Prahlad remained unharmed. Holi is also celebrated in memory of the divine love of Radha and Krishna.
Holi Celebrations in Various Regions
Holi is celebrated to mark the arrival of the spring season. It is celebrated in different ways in various regions of India.
In the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, Rangpanchami is celebrated on the fifth day of Holi, which is played with even more enthusiasm than the main Holi, while in the Braj region Holi is celebrated with great fervor.
On the other hand, the Lathmar Holi in Barsana is very famous, while in Mathura and Vrindavan, Holi is a grand event lasting for 15 days.
In Maharashtra, Holi is played with dry colours on Rang Panchami and in Haryana, this festival is also known as Dhulandi.
Additionally, Holi is the biggest festival for the Adivasis (tribals) of South Gujarat, in Chhattisgarh, folk songs are prevalent on this day, and in Malwa, Bhagoria is celebrated.
Wishes And Messages For Holi:
- May the vibrant colours of Holi fill your life with joy, happiness, and prosperity. I wish you a colourful and joyful Holi!
- Let's celebrate the festival of colours with love and laughter. Happy Holi to you and your family!
- May your life be as colourful and joyful as the festival of Holi. I wish you a happy and blessed Holi!
- May this Holi bring the colours of success, prosperity, and good health into your life. Happy Holi!
- Let's spread love and happiness this Holi and make beautiful memories together. I wish you a fantastic holiday!
- May the festival of Holi bring endless moments of fun and laughter into your life. Happy Holi to you and your loved ones!
- May the bright colours of Holi illuminate your path towards success and happiness. I wish you a colourful and joyful Holi!
- Let's forget our differences and celebrate the spirit of togetherness this Holi. Happy Holi to you and your family!
- May the festival of colours fill your heart with love, peace, and harmony. I wish you a very happy and colourful Holi!
- I am sending you warm wishes and colourful blessings on the auspicious occasion of Holi. Have a joyful and memorable celebration!
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