March 26, 2024
DHAKA – Holi, a festival of colours of the Hindu community, is being celebrated today across the country.
The festival is being celebrated with much gaiety at the Dhakeshwari National Temple from this morning.
Moments of joy during the Holi celebrations. PHOTO: THE DAILY STAR
The celebrations went on peacefully and people from all walks of life wearing colourful face paints participated in the festival.
The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, and to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest. The festival is also known as Dol Purnima (full moon day).
Moments of joy during the Holi celebrations. PHOTO: THE DAILY STAR
Under the arrangement of Mahanagar Sarbajanin Puja Committee, religious songs in praise of Lord Krishna and other rituals began this morning at Dhakeshwari National Temple on the occasion of Dol Purnima, according to a BSS report.
Moments of joy during the Holi celebrations. PHOTO: THE DAILY STAR
Abir will be offered at the feet of idols of Radha Krishna and Chaitanyadeb. Devotees will also offer the Abir to gods and goddesses.
Moments of joy during the Holi celebrations. PHOTO: THE DAILY STAR