Rajasthan CM celebrates Holi with the public, extends greetings
Jaipur, March 4
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm alongside members of the public on Wednesday.
Thousands of people from across the state gathered at the Chief Minister's residence to celebrate the festival with flowers and natural colours.
Sharma and his wife warmly greeted attendees, applied gulal, and showered the gathering with flower petals.
On the auspicious occasion of Holi, the diverse cultural traditions of Rajasthan were brought together under one roof. Various forms of Holi celebrations, ranging from the vibrant Braj style to Shekhawati's traditional festivities, were showcased.
Artists from Bharatiya Kala Sansthan (Indian Institute of Arts) and a bhajan troupe from Braj captivated the audience with devotional singing and dance performances.
The Go Vatsa Phag troupe from Fatehpur in Shekhawati enthralled attendees with performances featuring the traditional Chang.
The Chief Minister also joined the artists, participating in Phalgun folk songs and sharing in the festive spirit. Children, elderly citizens, women, and youth alike participated enthusiastically in the celebrations.
Some tied colourful turbans and draped dupattas around the Chief Minister while applying gulal, while others presented him with handmade water guns and gulal gota.
Extending heartfelt greetings to the people of the state, the Chief Minister said that the festival of colours is an occasion to forget past differences and renew the resolve to live in harmony and happiness.
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari, Premchand Bairwa, Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore, Manju Sharma, MLA Kuldeep Dhankhar, Gopal Sharma, along with several MPs, MLAs, former public representatives, officials, and a large number of citizens from across the state, from Jaisalmer to Dholpur and Hanumangarh to Banswara, were present. s
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good to see the CM promoting natural colours and our cultural heritage. The Go Vatsa Phag troupe from Fatehpur is a real treasure. More such events are needed to keep our traditions alive for the younger generation.
As someone who has attended Holi in Rajasthan before, the energy is incredible. It's fantastic that the leadership is actively participating and not just making an appearance. The focus on harmony is the message we all need.
While the celebration looks great, I hope the same enthusiasm is shown in addressing the water scarcity issues in the state, especially before Holi when water misuse peaks. Festivals are important, but so is responsible governance.
The description of the event is so vivid! The handmade water guns and gulal gota presentation sounds lovely. It shows a beautiful, personal touch to the festivities. Happy Holi to everyone in Rajasthan! 🎉
Bhajan troupes and folk songs... this is the real Rajasthan! Glad the CM joined in the Phalgun songs. This is how a leader should connect - not from a distant stage, but right in the middle of the people. Bura na mano, Holi hai!
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