Celebrating the festival of Holi in Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, is an exuberant affair filled with vibrant colors and joyful festivities. Raipur, known for its rich cultural heritage, adds its own unique flavor to this ancient Hindu festival.
The streets of Raipur come alive with the playful splashes of colors as people gather to celebrate the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring. Locals and tourists alike eagerly participate in the revelry, dousing each other with colored powders and water balloons.
Traditional music, dance, and delicious food further enhance the festive spirit, as communities come together to share in the joyous occasion. Temples and households are adorned with colorful decorations, and bonfires are lit on the eve of Holi, symbolizing the burning of Holika, the demoness.
In Raipur, Holi transcends barriers of age, gender, and social status, uniting people from all walks of life in a kaleidoscope of colors and laughter. It’s a time when differences are forgotten, and everyone embraces the spirit of camaraderie and goodwill.
In view of Holi festival, OPD services will remain closed on Friday in all government hospitals across the state including Raipur. At the same time, instructions have been given to stop corona vaccination for two days. Whereas, emergency services in hospitals will continue as usual. In view of the festival, rosters have been prepared in hospitals for duty in emergency services, under which special duties have been imposed on doctors and nursing staff. OPD, vaccination and testing have been stopped in Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Memorial Medical Hospital, DKS Superspeciality Hospital, District Hospital and health centers of the capital.
A day before Holi, District Superintendent of Police Rajnesh Singh came live on internet media and provided necessary information to the general public about the upcoming festival. During this, he appealed to celebrate Holi peacefully and lovingly. Giving information about pre-Holi guidelines, he said that at present there is a model code of conduct regarding the Lok Sabha elections, so celebrate the festival keeping it in mind. He also shared information about the preparations of the police and also told the people that if any kind of problem arises, they should immediately inform the police, the police is available to help you all the time. SP Rajnesh Singh said that the police has made complete preparations so that everyone can enjoy the festival peacefully. The police has already taken action against the old goons and anti-social elements and sent them to jail and the police is also taking continuous action. In view of Holi, the police have formed 86 patrolling parties, which will keep a constant watch in the entire district, along with this, more than 150 fixed points have been made, where police personnel will be deployed all the time.
You can join the celebrations in various parts of the city by exploring the city events. Here are few key events details for your ready reference.
NEON HOLI BASH is a 1st of kind Pre Holi Event held in Raipur. The theme is based on Organic Neon Colors. The event is organized by N.M. Events– Raipur. The brand comes with their rich & colorful 22 years of golden experience in event industry. NM Events has held 100s of events in Govt. Corporate & Private Avenues, and do not ever compromise with the class and celebration quotient in their work
Holy Land™ is central India’s largest open air Holi celebration to be held at the sprawling Sayaji Hotels Lawn, Raipur. With arguably one of the finest DJ India has ever produced, it’s a Nikhil Chinapa concert fused with our favourite festival Holi.
After a hiatus of two years, the Tomato Fest is back with a bang in Raipur. This year’s celebration promises 10,000 kgs of tomatoes, 2,000 kgs of Gulal, a rain dance, foam party, dhol, free photography, tons of natural Gulal, and unlimited yummy food. Don’t miss the chance to participate in this unique Holi celebration. Tomato Fest & Holi Celebration 2024 Venue: Whistling Woods, B-32, Vishal Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
First time ever in Raipur, there will be Pushkar ki Floating Holi, a unique celebration inspired by the rich traditions of Rajasthan. Experience the magic of Pushkar as you float on the tranquil waters of our lagoon, surrounded by the vibrant colors and cultural performances that define this iconic festival. Venue – Entarctica at Mayfair Raipur, Jhanjh Lake, Sector 24, Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492101, India.
