The Uttarakhand Vidwat Sabha held a meeting in Akashdeep Colony. Chaired by President Harshpati Godiyal, the meeting discussed the Holi festival and the release of the Sabha’s annual magazine, Amrit Kumbh Kedarkhand Special Issue.
Astrologer Rajesh Amoli stated that celebrating Holika Dahan during the Bhadra Puchh period is in accordance with the scriptures. Holika Dahan will be held on March 2nd from 1:27 am to 2:39 am. Due to the lunar eclipse, the festival of colours will be celebrated on March 4th. All the astrologers present at the meeting declared this decision to be in accordance with the scriptures.
Holi gatherings were abuzz in the capital, with Congress members playing Holi with flowers.
Holi gatherings were abuzz in the capital on Friday. People danced to songs like “Holi ke din dil khil jaate hain…”, “Holi khele Raghuveera Awadh mein…”, “Holi me ude re gulaal…” and others. Congress workers also played Holi with flowers. Congress Communications Department Secretary Vaibhav Walia organized the Holi event.
Former Chief Minister Harish Rawat was present as the chief guest. The Holi of flowers conveyed a message of mutual harmony, love, and brotherhood. While wishing the people of the state a Happy Holi, the former Chief Minister said that Uttarakhand’s culture embodies love, tolerance, and mutual respect.
He called upon the workers to strengthen harmony and democratic values in society. Meanwhile, Kumaoni standing and sitting Holi was played at the Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Yoga Mandir in Garhi Cantt. At Drona Ashram, Holi revelers sang the traditional sitting Holi song “Aaj Biraj Mein Holi Re Rasiya” to classical music. Yogacharya Dr. Bipin Joshi shared his thoughts. Kailash Pathak, Babita Sah Lohani, Kailash Pandey, and others were present on the occasion.
Doon Hospital on alert for Holi
Doon Hospital has geared up to deal with accidents and health-related emergencies during Holi. The hospital management has deployed additional doctors and staff in the emergency room. Instructions have also been given to ensure adequate availability of medicines. During Holi, there are often more problems related to side effects of colors, skin allergies, chemicals entering the eyes, ear and throat problems, injuries due to hooliganism, and bone fractures. Doctors related to these departments have been asked to be extra vigilant. The hospital’s Medical Superintendent, Dr. Ravindra Singh Bisht, said that physicians, orthopedists, and ENT specialists have been instructed to remain alert during both small and big Holis. He also instructed the nursing staff to deploy additional personnel
