The Hindu community in Pakistan celebrated the Holi festival with full enthusiasm and gaiety at the Krishna temple in Lahore on Thursday evening. On this occasion, the temple was decorated with colorful lights, which made the atmosphere very happy. This special event was arranged by the Evacui Trust Property Board (ETPB), which oversees minority places of worship in Pakistan.
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Traditional sweets and offerings were distributed
During this time the ritual of cake cutting was played and traditional sweets and offerings were distributed to the guests. On the occasion, women danced fiercely on Hindu devotional songs and Bollywood songs. Especially the songs of film actor Amitabh Bachchan’s song Rang Barse Bhige Chunarwali were bright.
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Celebrations also organized in other temples of the country
Additional Secretary of ETPB Saifullah Khokhar said that special puja and ceremonies were also organized in other temples of the country. On this holy festival of Holi, strict security arrangements were made so that people could be drenched in the colors of happiness and harmony without any fear.
Jaishankar thanked Australia Eam for Holi wish
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Australian counterpart Penny Wong for his best wishes on Holi. Wong greeted those who celebrated Holi around the world and shared an old picture of himself with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar. ‘Thank you for Holi Happy Holi, Senator Penny Wong.’ Wong said in a post on X, ‘Wishing my dear friend S Jaishankar and India, Australia and all the people celebrating Holi all over the world. This festival of colors brought happiness for everyone ‘.
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