Happy Holi Wishes 2025 Live: India celebrates festival of colours in full swing

People in Delhi woke up to a clear sky on the day of Holi with the city recording a minimum temperature of 17.6 degrees Celsius, 2.5 notches above normal.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with a spell of very light rain or drizzle towards the evening or night.

The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 33 degrees Celsius, the weather office said, adding the relative humidity was 80 per cent at 8:30 am.

Meanwhile, the air quality data on the Central Pollution Control Board's website was unavailable in the morning.

1. May your life be as colourful as the Holi powders 🎨, as bright as the bonfire 🔥, and as sweet as gujiyas 🍬! Wishing you a joyful and love-filled Holi!

2. This Holi, let’s forget all worries and paint our hearts with happiness 💖! Wishing you a festival full of love, laughter, and endless fun 🎉!

3. Like the vibrant colours of Holi 🌈, may your life be filled with happiness, health, and success! Have a fantastic and colourful Holi!

4. Holi is the time to celebrate friendship, love, and all things beautiful 🎶! May our bond be as strong as ever. Happy Holi, my dear friend!

5. Throw away stress, splash in joy, and drench yourself in colours of happiness 🎭! Wishing you a Holi as bright and wonderful as you are!

6. Life is more fun when it’s colourful 🎨! May Holi bring you all the joy, positivity, and warmth your heart desires!

7. Holi is the festival of letting go, so let’s forget all troubles and celebrate with love, laughter, and endless colours 🥳! Happy Holi, bestie!

8. Just like no colour is dull in Holi, may no day of your life be dull either ✨! Wishing you a year as vibrant as this festival!

9. Holi is all about creating colourful memories 📸! May our friendship be as bright and everlasting as the colours of this beautiful festival!

10. On this Holi, I wish you happiness as bright as gulal 🎈, success as deep as bhang 🍃, and friendships as sweet as gujiyas 🍡! Have a blast, my friend!

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Delhi Metro services were revised for the festival of Holi, with trains beginning to ply only after 2:30 pm across all lines, according to the DMRC.

Typically, all lines of the Delhi Metro operate from 5am to 11:30pm on weekdays. The Airport Express line of the Metro operates from 4:40am to 11:40pm.

Check the detailed Delhi metro schedule for Holi 2025 here.

Excitement fills Hyderabad’s streets as people shop for colors and toy guns ahead of the festival. Sellers report a huge rush of customers eager to buy the latest varieties of Holi essentials.

Delhi Police is on high alert and security measures have been beefed up in view of Holi celebrations that coincide with the second Friday prayers of Ramzan. Over 25,000 security personnel have been deployed in Delhi to maintain law and order.

Happy Holi Wishes 2025 Live: Celebrations are in full swing at Shri Priyakant Ju temple in Vrindavan and at the Shiv Hanuman temple in Sambhal, where devotees played Holi and sang festive songs under tight security arrangements.

Holi is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring. It is rooted in the legend of Prahlad and Holika. King Hiranyakashipu wanted to kill his son Prahlad for worshipping Lord Vishnu. His sister Holika, who was immune to fire, tried to burn Prahlad but was destroyed instead, symbolizing good triumphing over evil.

Here are some emojis you can use to wish someone a joyful Holi:

• 🌈 (Rainbow) - Represents the vibrant colors of Holi.

• 🎉 (Party Popper) - Symbolizes celebration and joy.

• 🥳 (Party Face) - Perfect for conveying festive spirit.

• 🌸 (Blossom) - Represents spring and new beginnings.

• 💖 (Sparkling Heart) - To express love and warmth.

• 🎨 (Artist Palette) - Signifies the colorful powders used during the festival.

• 🕊️ (Dove) - Represents peace and harmony.

• 🤗 (Hugging Face) - For sharing love and togetherness.

Border Security Force (BSF) personnel stationed at border outposts celebrated Holi with enthusiasm, exchanging colors and sweets. In a heartwarming display of camaraderie, soldiers lifted their officers onto their shoulders, chanting patriotic slogans.

BSF Deputy Commandant Pratap Singh highlighted the sacrifice and dedication of the force, stating, "When the entire nation sleeps peacefully, we stay awake to protect the borders. Today, as the country celebrates Holi, we are here celebrating with our personnel. We are their family, their brothers, and their support system."

Happy Holi Wishes 2025 Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the joyous occasion of Holi. He expressed his hope that the festival would bring renewed enthusiasm and energy into people's lives while reinforcing national unity.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote in Hindi, “Wishing everyone a very Happy Holi. May this festival of joy and happiness fill every life with new energy and further deepen the colors of unity among our fellow countrymen.”

A road rage incident in East of Kailash here turned violent on Thursday after a man was allegedly beaten up by a group of people following an argument over throwing colours during Holi celebrations, an official said on Thursday.

The altercation began when a man confronted the victim for allegedly throwing colours on him, he said.

The argument escalated quickly, leading to the man physically attacking the victim. As the scuffle continued, a few others, who were nearby, joined in and allegedly began thrashing the victim, he added.

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Happy Holi Wishes 2025 Live: The Shri Lakshminath Ji temple in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer came alive with vibrant Holi celebrations. Devotees have gathered to offer prayers, sing devotional bhajans, and revel in the festive spirit by smearing colors on each other within the temple premises.

Happy Holi Wishes 2025 Live: Homes across India are being adorned with colorful decorations, and kitchens are filled with the aroma of freshly prepared gujiyas and other traditional sweets. The nation is embracing the vibrant spirit of Holi, a festival that not only marks the arrival of spring but also reinforces the values of love, unity, and renewal.