Holi 2025 LIVE Updates: PM Modi extends heartfelt wishes; security forces on high alert in Sambhal for Ramzaan Friday

Holi 2025 LIVE Updates: Hindus across the world are celebrating Holi today, that is March 14, to mark the triumph of good over evil. As per popular legend, the day is symbolic of the divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha.

Check Holi 2025 LIVE Updates here

The most-awaited festival of cheer, love, and good vibes is celebrated after Holika Dahan or Chhoti Holi. Chhoti Holi precedes the main festival Rangwali Holi which is one of the most celebrated festival of the Hindu calendar. On the day of Rangwali Holi people play with colours, water guns, balloons, and relish Gujiyas. 

As per Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna was concerned about his dark complexion and often worried whether fair-skinned Radha would accept him. Lord Krishna's mother, Yashoda playfully suggested that he colour Radha's face with gulaal to erase their differences. This playful act became a tradition and the inspiration behind Holi's colourful celebrations.

14 Mar 2025, 01:58:12 PM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: AAP MP Sanjay Singh enjoys Holi with party workers |Watch

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: AAP MP Sanjay Singh and party leader Manish Sisodia celebrated Holi with party workers in Delhi on March 14.

14 Mar 2025, 01:13:03 PM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extends Holi greetings

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, "I extend my greetings to all. May this festival of colours bring happiness and prosperity in the country and in the state," ANI reported.

14 Mar 2025, 12:50:12 PM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Watch grand Holi celebrations in Ahmedabad's Swaminarayan Temple

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Grand Holi celebrations are taking place at Ahmedabad's Swaminarayan Temple.

14 Mar 2025, 12:35:44 PM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Minister Mohan Singh Bisht exudes confidence, ‘Delhi will also glow like colours of Holi’

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Delhi Assembly Dy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht said, "Delhi got the type of government they wanted after 27 years... We promise that Delhi will also glow like the colours of Holi," reported ANI.

14 Mar 2025, 12:11:25 PM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Watch Prime Minister of New Zealand playing Holi

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Prime Minister of New Zealand was caught on camera playing Holi.

14 Mar 2025, 11:37:13 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Tight security in UP's Sambhal as 'Chaupai' procession proceeds

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: 'Chaupai' procession is being taken out on Holi in Uttar Praesh's Sambhal amid tight security.

14 Mar 2025, 11:34:46 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Tim Cook celebrates Holi with Kushagra Tiwari’s photo shot on iPhone

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, in a post on X stated, “Happy Holi to all those celebrating! May it be as joyous and fun as Kushagra Tiwari’s beautiful #ShotOniPhone photo."

14 Mar 2025, 11:02:51 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Cricket Australia celebrates Holi with ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Cricket Australia celebrated Holi 2025 by taking ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy to Holi events in Melbourne. Thus, cricket fans were able to take selfies and photos with the iconic trophy.

14 Mar 2025, 10:50:22 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: BSF personnel light up Holi celebrations with locals in Punjab

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: BSF personnel deployed at India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Amritsar were spotted playing Holi with locals.

14 Mar 2025, 10:31:34 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: UP CM Yogi Adityanath tosses gulaal in Gorakhpur | Watch

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: UP CM Yogi Adityanath was spotted playing Holi with gulaal in Gorakhpur.

14 Mar 2025, 10:29:15 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: From colourful faces to vibrant colours of gulaal in Amritsar | In pic

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: A devotee of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) immersed in gulaal on Holi, at a temple on the outskirts of Amritsar on March 13.

14 Mar 2025, 10:06:26 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Security forces on alert in Sambhal as people play festival of colours

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Police personnel were spotted guarding a street near Shahi Jama Masjid on Holi amid tightened security for Ramzan Friday, March 14.

14 Mar 2025, 09:40:20 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Grand celebrations in Vrindavan kick off | In pic

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Devotees partake in grand Holi celebrations with gulaal in Vrindavan on March 13.

14 Mar 2025, 09:37:27 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Rahul Gandhi extends Holi wishes

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended his greetings on the occasion of Holi. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi stated in Hindi, "Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Holi. May this festival of colours bring new enthusiasm, new excitement and lots of happiness in your life."

14 Mar 2025, 09:16:53 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: UP CM Yogi Adityanath offers food to peacock on Holi in Gorakhpur | In pic

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath feeding a peacock on the day of Holi, at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur.

14 Mar 2025, 08:50:01 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Chandigarh MCD gives away pending salaries on Holi

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Cash-strapped Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) will be giving away pending salaries of its regular and outsourced staff on Holi by using use a total of ₹50 crore from its employees’ pension fund, HT reported.

14 Mar 2025, 08:27:56 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu extends greetings for festival of colours

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu in a post on X stated, "Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Holi, the festival of colours. This festival of joy gives the message of unity, love and harmony. This festival is also a symbol of India's precious cultural heritage. On this auspicious occasion, let us all together pledge to fill the lives of all the children of Mother India with the colours of continuous progress, prosperity and happiness."

14 Mar 2025, 08:26:25 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: PM Modi extends heartfelt wishes, ‘Deepen the colours of unity’

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to all on the occasion of Holi. He expressed hope that the festival would bring new enthusiasm and energy into people's lives while strengthening national unity. 

In a post on X, PM Modi stated, "I wish you all a very Happy Holi. This festival filled with joy and happiness will infuse new enthusiasm and energy in everyone's life and will also deepen the colours of unity among the countrymen," in Hindi.

14 Mar 2025, 07:57:43 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Sambhal gears for Holi celebrations with covered mosques on Friday

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Uttar Pradesh authorities had issued orders to cover ten mosques in Sambhal during Holi celebrations on Friday. This year, a rare sixty-year coincidence has occurred as the festival of colours and a Ramazan 'Jumma' are coinciding.

"A total of ten mosques have been identified which fall in the proposed route of the 'Chaupai' procession. All of them will be covered to prevent any disturbance or tension between the two communities," NDTV quoted Sambhal SP Shrish Chandra as saying.

14 Mar 2025, 07:36:42 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Rain may play a ‘spoilsport’ today

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted moderate rainfall across Delhi-NCR and parts of north India on Friday, March 14. Furthermore, fresh snowfall is expected in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

14 Mar 2025, 07:16:38 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta sets off Holi celebrations with a visit to Asha Kiran Home

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday paid a visit to Asha Kiran Home in Rohini and met the children on the occasion of Holi.

“The government will continue to conduct surprise inspections to assess the facilities. Authorities have been directed to regularly review the amenities at Aasha Kiran home and undertake renovations. Additionally, instructions have been given to plant suitable swings and trees in the existing park for the children. The government will work to improve the infrastructure and facilities at Asha Kiran," Hindustan Times quoted Rekha Gupta as saying.

14 Mar 2025, 06:59:09 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Gurugram residents to use herbal gulaal to play the festival of colours

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Gurugram Resident welfare associations (RWAs) have decided to eschew synthetic colours. Advocating for the use of herbal gulaal, this marks a step to make an impact by reducing the environmental and health hazards associated with synthetic colours. Notably, herbal gulaal are made from natural ingredients and are free from toxic chemicals for a safe Holi.

14 Mar 2025, 06:33:54 AM IST

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: Check shubh mahurat timings here

Holi celebration 2025 LIVE: As Hindus across the world celebrate Holi today, let's check shubh mahurat timings according to Drik Panchang.

Purnima Tithi Begins - 10:35 AM on March 13

Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:23 PM on March 14