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Yesterday, the 'Thank God' actress celebrated Holi with her husband, producer Jackky Bhagnani, and family members.

Revellers gathered in junctions of streets for celebrating the festival in Adilabad, Mancherial, Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad district centres from early morning till afternoon

A flag march was conducted by the police force in Sambhal, the district that saw violence over the court-monitored survey of Shahi Jama Masjid, to ensure full compliance of law and order for the Friday prayers as well as Holi celebrations.

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.

Taking to social media platform X, Gandhi shared his wishes with the public, stating, "Heartiest greetings to all of you on the holy festival of Holi. May this festival of colours bring new enthusiasm, new excitement and lots of happiness in your life."

Murmu highlighted Holi as a celebration of unity, love, and harmony, urging the country to come together in spreading the colours of progress and prosperity

This Holi, celebrate the festivities at home with your family while enjoying watching your favourite choice of film.

The actress has left for Alibaug, where she will be celebrating Holi on Friday and then her birthday on Saturday, said a source close to IANS.

Several large-scale Holi events are planned across Hyderabad, each offering unique experiences. Whether you’re looking for a Bollywood-style Holi bash, a rain dance party, or a traditional Lathmar Holi, the city has it all.

Preparations for the Holi festival are already underway, with a series of colourful and vibrant events planned throughout the day. Various forms of Holi will be played, including Laddu-Jalebi Holi, Rasiya Holi, Lathmar Holi, Chhaddimar Holi, and Gulal Holi.

Following this, the business advisory committee, chaired by Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar, decided to extend the session until March 27. During the meeting, it was also agreed that the State budget would be presented on March 19.

The decision comes after extensive discussions with religious leaders and local authorities, aimed at preventing the mosques from being smeared with colours or, in some cases, shoes during the festivities.

SCR officials requested rail users to make note of the train schedule and plan their travel accordingly

According to local people, trouble began when one Prakash hurled an egg into the house of one Rama while playing Holi.

In the first instance, Gopalapuram Kartheek (15) met a watery grave in a canal of a lift irrigation scheme when he was taking a dip after the celebrations at Mamidipelli village in Dandepalli mandal.

Members of the Marwari community conducted ‘Dhundh’ ritual, which was similar to the naming ceremony, in Mancherial town as part of colorful Holi celebrations.

All sections of the people including MLAs, MLCs, MPs and other public representatives, Collectors, police officers and other government officials have also celebrated the festival.

District officials taking a break from their hectic duties joined the staff celebrating the festival. Khammam district Collector VP Gautham and Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt joined the celebrations.

Devotees played Holi with flower petals and Gulal in the temple complex while Chappan Bhog -- an array of 56 dishes -- was offered to Lord Ram who was dressed in pink brocade.

Trouble started when a group of people who were attending prayers at a religious place objected to certain persons playing loud music outside the premises. The issue escalated when some Hindu groups took out a protest rally and attempted to celebrate Holi near the mosque.