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IN PICS | Streets Deserted, Shops Closed, Holi Milan At Home; This Is How India Looked In Holi 2021

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Amid the recent surge in Coronavirus cases, people celebrated the festival of colours behind closed doors. Holi which was celebrated with huge gatherings and exchange of gifts was muted this year due to restrictions in the country. (Image: ANI)
Amid the recent surge in Coronavirus cases, people celebrated the festival of colours behind closed doors. Holi which was celebrated with huge gatherings and exchange of gifts was muted this year due to restrictions in the country. (Image: ANI)
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Visuals surfaced on social media where Connaught Place, one of the most happening and busiest areas of Delhi, wore a deserted look. There were no shops open, no pedestrians strolling around, not even a vehicle passing by in the heart of the national capital. (Image:ANI)
Visuals surfaced on social media where Connaught Place, one of the most happening and busiest areas of Delhi, wore a deserted look. There were no shops open, no pedestrians strolling around, not even a vehicle passing by in the heart of the national capital. (Image:ANI)
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Several states and Union territories, including Maharashtra, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, have imposed restrictions on public gatherings on Holi as well other festivals in the coming month amid a massive increase in cases of the coronavirus disease. (Image: ANI)
Several states and Union territories, including Maharashtra, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, have imposed restrictions on public gatherings on Holi as well other festivals in the coming month amid a massive increase in cases of the coronavirus disease. (Image: ANI)
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Experts and health authorities have warned that if people fail to adhere to Covid-19 protocols, the festivals of Holi and Shab-e-Baraat might turn into superspreader events. (Image:ANI)
Experts and health authorities have warned that if people fail to adhere to Covid-19 protocols, the festivals of Holi and Shab-e-Baraat might turn into superspreader events. (Image:ANI)
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Delhi Disaster Management Authority announced earlier this week that there will be no public celebration of Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Navaratri in parks, religious places, public grounds, markets.(Image: ANI)
Delhi Disaster Management Authority announced earlier this week that there will be no public celebration of Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Navaratri in parks, religious places, public grounds, markets.(Image: ANI)
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In Maharashtra, with the sudden upsurge of coronavirus cases, the civil and district authorities have announced a ban on Holi celebrations in both private and public places. (Image:ANI)
In Maharashtra, with the sudden upsurge of coronavirus cases, the civil and district authorities have announced a ban on Holi celebrations in both private and public places. (Image:ANI)
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ndia saw 68,020 new coronavirus cases in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the country's COVID-19tally to above 1.20 crore, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. (Image: ANI)
ndia saw 68,020 new coronavirus cases in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the country's COVID-19tally to above 1.20 crore, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. (Image: ANI)
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As per the latest update, no violations were recorded in the national capital as people are celebrating Holi inside their homes. (Image: ANI)
As per the latest update, no violations were recorded in the national capital as people are celebrating Holi inside their homes. (Image: ANI)

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