Rain douses Holika flames

HOLI REVELLERS may have been initially taken aback by the morning drizzle this time but inclement weather could hardly dampen their spirits. Though some of them waited for the sky to clear others plunged themselves into colours without caring for the slightly cool weather. On the other hand those a bit careful for their health waited till afternoon to venture out to be part of the different groups playing Holi in their areas.

HOLI REVELLERS may have been initially taken aback by the morning drizzle this time but inclement weather could hardly dampen their spirits. Though some of them waited for the sky to clear others plunged themselves into colours without caring for the slightly cool weather. On the other hand those a bit careful for their health waited till afternoon to venture out to be part of the different groups playing Holi in their areas.

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The only effect rain appeared to have was on 'Holika' put up at different intersection in the city. Hardly had the people returned home after lighting the wood when it started pouring this time. As a result flames were doused even before the wood could turn into ashes.

However, mothers remained a bit worried for the smaller kids as they wanted them not to become victim of cold and fever due to drenching in water colours.

District administration's constant appeal over the years to citizens for toning down the sound level of loudspeakers appeared to have had some sobering effect. People by and large it appears have now begun to understand the havoc noise pollution wreaks into our lives. Though loudspeakers as usual were mounted by people but they were careful not to exceed the decibel limit.

If not anything else this no noise pollution greatly helped the examinees appearing in board and university examinations to continue with their studies.Though most of them refrained from touching colours and tried their best to keep their concentration in books but they did not fail to curse the people who had planned the examination dates before and after Holi. “I fail to understand why the authorities concerned fail to fathom the agony caused to the examinees,” says Ragini, appearing in the board examinations. “If the planning had been left in her hands she would have adjusted the dates in a manner in which the examinations would have either finished a few days before Holi or would have started atleast fifteen days after this colourful festival, she added. Sandeep, who is also appearing in the board examination this year expressed similar feelings. On the other hand, district administration's second appeal to the citizens to stop playing colours after the 1 pm deadline failed to find only a few takers.