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In Pics: Here’s How Bengaluru Celebrated Holi Amid Water Crisis

Celebrating Holi under such strained circumstances might have been a bit difficult but Bangaloreans celebrated it with aplomb.

by Tooba Shaikh
In Pics: Here’s How Bengaluru Celebrated Holi Amid Water Crisis

Bengaluru has been grappling with a water crisis for quite some time now. Celebrating Holi under such strained circumstances might have been a bit difficult but Bangaloreans celebrated it with aplomb. Social media was flooded with pictures of people in Bengaluru playing Holi while being mindful of the ongoing water crisis. The government, too, issued guidelines on how to play Holi amid the ongoing water crisis. Take a look at the joyful pictures of people celebrating Holi in Bengaluru!

Here’s How Bengaluru Celebrated Holi Amid The Water Crisis

Social media was flooded with pictures of people celebrating Holi. This year, Holi brought mixed feelings as the city grappled with a water crisis. Despite this grim backdrop, Bangaloreans made the most out of the Holi celebrations.

Many people took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and shared gleeful pictures of themselves along with their loved ones sporting colour-stained clothes and happy smiles. Some even made jokes about how the city is prepping for Holi celebrations amid the water scarcity.

Someone even shared the amazing fare at the Bengaluru terminal on Holi and our mouths were watering!

Take a look at their happy pictures!

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What Were The Guidelines Issued By The Government?

Strict guidelines were issued for Holi celebrations by the government. The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board or BWSSB stated that entertainment like Rain Dances and Pool Parties are not advisable. Such parties end up wasting a lot of water which is scarce now.

Using the water from Cauvery for non-essential purposes is also strictly prohibited, so it meant that residents couldn’t use it for Holi celebrations either. Regardless, it seems that Bangaloreans had a lot of fun despite the crisis and found ways to have fun while being mindful.

Also Read: Despite Water Crisis, Bengaluru Hotels Organise Pool Parties & Rain Dance For Holi; Residents Demand Ban On Holi Parties

Do you live in Bengaluru? How did you celebrate Holi this year? Let us know in the comments section below!

Cover Image Credits: Canva Images (For Representational Purposes Only)

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First Published: March 26, 2024 11:22 AM