Andaman celebrates Holi with spirit of festival

Port Blair, Mar 04 (UNI) Andaman and Nicobar islands alongwith the rest of the country, celebrated Holi, the festival of colour, with zeal and enthusiasm today.

Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mr Bhopinder Singh has extended his greetings to the islanders on the occasion. In a message he said, " the auspicious occasion of Holi is the festival of colours, symbolic of the triumph of good over evil." He said, " Holi, as we all know, is also a time for rejoicing. It is one of the most colourful events in the cultural fabric of our country, which brings people from different strata of the society together to live happily as one family." He also wished everybody happiness and prosperity.

In his message on the occasion, lone Member of Parliament of the remote archipelago Manoranjan Bhakta urged upon the islanders to celebrate Holi with a spirit of festival. He also greeted the people of these islands on the occasion.

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