He noted that the festival reflects brotherhood, mutual respect and shared joy. He urged people to spread kindness and work together for a peaceful and inclusive Viksit Bharat. The Home Minister also wished citizens happiness, prosperity and fresh energy on the festival of colours.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari shared greetings and hoped the festival would remove negativity and bring peace. Yogi Adityanath extended wishes to the people of Uttar Pradesh. He prayed for happiness, prosperity and harmony in society.

Holi, also known as Rangwali Holi and Dhulandi, marks the arrival of spring. People celebrate it with colours, joy and community bonding across the country.

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The main event takes place at Narayanguda YMCA, where the festival began in 1946 under Salandri Nyayam Chowdhary Mallaiah Yadav. What started as a small gathering has become one of Hyderabad’s biggest cultural events. The Pedha Sadar, organised by Mallaiah Yadav’s family, continues to keep the 79-year-old tradition alive.

Festivities begin with Go Puja, a ritual similar to Govardhan Puja. Devotees create a symbolic Mount Govardhan using cow dung, sweets, and rangoli. When the first buffalo steps on the lit diya, the festival officially begins, marking the bond between humans and cattle.

Major celebrations also take place in Shaikpet, Saidabad, Ameerpet, Khairatabad, and Madhapur. For the Yadavs, Sadar is not just a carnival but a tribute to their heritage, livestock, and community spirit.

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At the YSRCP central office, a grand Valmiki Jayanti event was organized. YS Jagan honored a portrait of Maharshi Valmiki by adorning it with flower garlands and offering his tributes. Earlier, through a Twitter post, Jagan highlighted Valmiki’s journey from a hunter to a sage, emphasizing how his devotion to chanting Lord Rama’s name transformed him into an exemplary figure for humanity.

YS Jagan extended his greetings to the public, wishing everyone well on this auspicious occasion. He urged people to draw inspiration from Valmiki’s life and teachings, emphasizing moral values, devotion, and the enduring legacy of the Ramayana for the world.

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Harbhajan Singh lit the ceremonial lamp and offered prayers before Goddess Durga. He praised the cultural richness of Kolkata and said Durga Puja represents unity, devotion, and the spirit of India’s diverse traditions. “It is always special to be part of Durga Puja. The energy here is unmatched,” he told reporters after the inauguration.

The AAP MP Harbhajan Singh inaugurates Sarbojonin Durgotsav Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata event attracted a large gathering. Organisers thanked Singh for gracing the occasion and highlighted the significance of having a national figure inaugurate the puja.

The Sarbojonin Durgotsav is one of Kolkata’s most popular community pujas, known for its artistic pandals and elaborate rituals. This year’s theme reflects Bengal’s heritage and aims to showcase the state’s cultural identity.

With festivities now in full swing, Harbhajan’s presence has added glamour and national attention to the celebrations. The event underlined how Durga Puja continues to bring together people from all walks of life.

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