Madhya Pradesh Celebrates Holi with Processions and Traditional Festivities

In Madhya Pradesh, Holi celebrations commenced with the burning of Holika effigies in Ashta, marking the start of a five-day festival featuring various temple events and a Rang Panchami procession. In Bhopal, the Holi procession was scheduled for March 4 due to a lunar eclipse, featuring traditional music, tableaux, and cultural displays along a designated route. Organizers in both cities urged participants to maintain peace, avoid chemical colors, and observe religious customs during the festivities.