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Holi takes political colour in Agra

Mathura/Agra: With the Lok Sabha polls only weeks away, politicians Monday used the Holi festival to connect with voters.Holi Milan gatherings were organised by NGOs, caste panchayats and other community groups in the land of

IANS Updated on: March 17, 2014 12:47 IST
”We had songs and discussion followed by thandai and snacks. It was a memorable event,” he said.

Most schools and colleges in Agra celebrated Holi Friday before breaking for holidays till Tuesday.

At the Central Hindi Institute, hundreds of foreign students and those from the north-east had their first brush with Holi. And they clearly enjoyed the celebrations to the hilt.

In Mathura-Vrindavan region, Holi celebrations, unlike in the past, are now largely confined to temples.

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