Srinagar, Mar 04: The festival of colours, Holi, was celebrated with enthusiasm at several places across Kashmir on Wednesday, as people gathered to mark the occasion with joy and cultural spirit.
In Kulgam district, children of the Kashmiri Pandit community celebrated Holi at Vessu Pandit Colony with great excitement. The celebration reflected unity, cultural heritage, and a strong sense of community among residents.
Children dressed in bright traditional attire assembled in the colony premises early in the day. They played with eco-friendly colours and shared sweets with friends and neighbours. The young participants also sang traditional Holi songs and took part in different fun activities organised by members of the colony.
Parents and elders watched the celebrations with happiness as the children enjoyed the festival. Residents said such gatherings help preserve cultural traditions and strengthen bonds within the community.
In Pulwama district, personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force celebrated the festival with equal enthusiasm at the Battalion Headquarters in Tral. The jawans and officers marked the occasion with a spirit of unity despite being away from their homes and families.
Inside the camp premises, CRPF personnel gathered together and celebrated the festival by applying colours to each other. Festive songs were played, and many joined in dancing and singing, creating a lively atmosphere in the camp.
Officials said such celebrations help boost the morale of security personnel who remain on duty throughout the year in challenging conditions.
Similar small-scale celebrations were also reported from several other areas of Kashmir, where people marked the festival in a peaceful and joyful manner.
Holi, which symbolises the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring, continues to bring people together and spread a message of harmony, happiness, and togetherness across communities in the Valley.
