Holi celebrated with fervour in Meghalaya

Shillong, Mar 3(UNI) Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated with pomp and gaiety in Meghalaya.

The city wore a colourful look with people celebrating the festival by playing with colours today.

People irrespective of all religious background celebrated the festival with much enthusiasm, sprinkling coloured powder, "abir", and water on the friends.

Earlier, in view of the Holi celebration, East Khasi Hills District Magistrate B Dhar has promulgated section 144 Cr P C prohibiting throwing, spraying and playing of coloured chemicals/ substances/ powders in public places including through fares.

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