India, March 26 -- One of the popular ancient Hindu festivals Holi, a festival of love, colours and joy has faded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The celebration is dedicated to the eternal love of Radha and Krishna. It also signifies the triumph of good over malevolence. With the festive season around the corner and many places in India seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases, many states and cities have banned Holi celebrations to prevent crowds and increased risk of transmission.
While some places have banned public gatherings for the festival, which falls on March 29, others have also banned private and community celebrations. Municipal Corporations have also banned celebrations in resorts, hotels, open spaces and housing societies within the c...