Riot of colours on city streets as Patnaites say, ‘Holi hai’

Like every year, this year too Patnaites celebrated Holi with colours of joy and spirit of brotherhood. People of all age groups came together to play with colours, dance, sing and distribute sweets. Observed for centuries, Holi also holds mythological significance. It is also associated with the eternal love of Lord Krishna and Radha.
Kids on the streets were seen playing Holi with colourful pichkaaris, splashing colours on each other and saying, ‘Bura na mano Holi hai!’ PT also captured a group of young boys — drenched in colours — riding on their bikes and enjoying themselves on the streets of Patna.For women, it was time to take a break from household activities and chill with friends and family. Pakhi Hegde, an actress, said, “Holi is my favourite festival and I love playing with colours. I had taken an off from work. After a long time, I got to enjoy with my family and friends. Also, since I am a big foodie, I had a lot of Holi special items.”
Sharing similar views, Yogita Sinha, an engineer, said, “For me, this festival is all about being with my friends and family. I invited my near and dear ones to play colours at a nearby park. We had a lot of fun playing with colours and gorging on malpua.”
The celebrations continued till late evening. While some went out on long drives, others were busy with family get-togethers. People were seen relishing street food at Maurya Lok Complex. A few elderly men and women could be seen at Radhe-Krishna temple singing bhajans in praise of Krishna. Satish Kumar, a government employee, said, “I visit ISCKON temple every year on Holi. We sing traditional Holi folk songs dedicated to Radhe-Krishna. Besides, we also play with abir on the temple premises.”