Holi holds a special significance among the festivals celebrated in our country. It is known as the festival of colors and joy in India. More than just a festival of colors, Holi symbolizes social harmony, love, brotherhood, and the victory of good over evil," said Sanjay Tandon, National Executive Member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Co-Incharge of Himachal Pradesh BJP, during the Holi Milan celebration organized by the Uttar Pradesh Welfare Association in Maloya.
Before this, Tandon also participated in the Holi Milan celebration at the Chandigarh BJP State Office, where he enjoyed the festival of colors with State BJP President Jitendra Pal Malhotra and party workers, extending warm greetings to everyone. Extending his best wishes to the nation on the occasion of Holi, Tandon highlighted that the festival is not only celebrated across India but also in several other countries. Different regions in India have unique traditions associated with Holi.
In North India, it is called Holi, in West Bengal it is known as ‘Dol Purnima’, in Maharashtra as ‘Shimga’, and in South India as ‘Kama Dahan’. Various regions also celebrate it in different ways, such as Phoolon Ki Holi (Holi with flowers), Lathmar Holi, Laddoo Holi, and Gulal Holi, with great enthusiasm.
People come together on this day, forgetting past grievances, embracing each other, sharing sweets, and spreading happiness. The barriers of caste, religion, class, and wealth dissolve as everyone enjoys the festival equally. He urged people to set aside differences and celebrate Holi together, ensuring inclusivity and joy for all.
The event was attended by local residents, including Shravan Mishra, Rahul Dwivedi, B.Y.S. Chaturvedi, Suresh Kumar, Sanjeev Verma, Narayan Prasad, Harishankar Mishra, Naresh Arora, Sajju Yadav, and Suman Rana.