Shillong, March 8: Holi, the Festival of Colors, was celebrated in Shillong and other parts of Meghalaya with great enthusiasm, regardless of religious background, on Wednesday.
The city was adorned with vibrant colours as people enjoyed playing with coloured powder and water.
The celebration was not limited to the locals, as even the jawans from the 67 Battalion CRPF camp joined in the festivities.
Battalion Commandant Alok Bhattacharjee congratulated the residents of Shillong on this joyous occasion.
Holi is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in India and other parts of South Asia, usually in March. It is also known as the “Festival of Colors” or the “Festival of Love”. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and the end of winter. People celebrate Holi by smearing each other with coloured powders, throwing water balloons, and having feasts with family and friends. It is a time for forgiveness, renewal of relationships, and letting go of past grudges.
