Low-key Holi amid surging COVID-19 cases

Guwahati: The festival of colours is widely celebrated across the country. Holi marks the onset of spring and the harvest season will begin with Holika Dahan on March 28 followed by Rangwali Holi on March 29. However, this year the festival will be a low-key affair due to the rising coronavirus cases.

Holi is celebrated during the Phaguna month and begins on the Purnima Tithi or last full moon day of the month whereby Holika Dahan is observed. A Holi bonfire is celebrated by burning the pyre of Holika to commemorate the victory of good over evil.

However, in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the country, the Centre asked states and union territories to consider imposing local restrictions due to the festivals and limit or do away with mass gatherings for effective control of the pandemic.