Hyderabad drenched in Holi festivities with colours, music, and celebration

As temperatures began to rise by noon, families chose to kick off their Holi celebrations early on Friday with their loved ones. In various parts of Hyderabad, including Nampally, Begum Bazaar, and M J Market, the festivities started in the early hours, with friends and families gathering to apply Gulal and exchange Holi greetings.

Hyderabad: The twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad were awash with the festive spirit and vibrant colours of Holi, with throngs of revelers venturing out from early Friday morning, to be a part of the Holi celebrations.

With temperatures rising by 12 noon, families decided to start Holi celebrations with their near and dear ones, quite early on Friday. In several regions of Hyderabad including Nampally, Begum Bazaar, and M J Market, the festival began in the wee hours of Friday, with families and friends coming together to apply Gulal and extend Holi wishes.

Photo: Surya Sridhar

A day before Holi, i.e. on Thursday, families in Secunderabad and Hyderabad participated in Holika Dahan, an important ritual that precedes Holi, when families light a large bonfire, symbolizing the burning of Holika and the triumph of good over evil.

Private event managers organised special ‘Holi Parties’ at venues ranging from marriage halls, nearby exhibition grounds to convention centres in Hyderabad, especially in Banjara Hills and Hitech-City. Such events, with entry tickets, featured huge rain dance, non-stop DJ music, dedicated tomatina setup, foam dance, water balloons, including food stalls with Holi theme décor and many more.

The residential welfare associations and cultural organizations too held Holi festivities locally by distributing Gulal, conducting dance, music activities and holding special Holi lunch.