COVID-19 scare dampens Holi spirit in Assam
First Published: 9th March, 2020 18:02 IST
The widespread coronavirus scare has taken a toll on the Holi market in Guwahati with the sale of colours and other paraphernalia taking a discernible dip this time. A variety
The widespread coronavirus scare has taken a toll on the Holi market in Guwahati with the sale of colours and other paraphernalia taking a discernible dip this time.
A variety of colours have brightened up every nook and corner of the state. But due to the threat of coronavirus, the festive spirit has dampened to a large extent.
Traders in the city were hoping of sales picking up a day before the festival, but the footfall on Sunday failed to lift their spirits.
People are avoiding colours imported from China and are using locally made colours this year.
Although a large number of people turned up for Holi festivities in Nagaon’s Batadrawa Satra today, people were seen wearing face masks and not indulging in playing with colours over coronavirus threat.
Holi is also being celebrated in accordance with tradition and rituals at the historic Barpeta Satra.
Locals in Assam’s Gohpur have resorted to using turmeric instead of traditional colours for celebrating Holi. People were seen using a mixture made out of turmeric instead of colours procured from various sources in the market.
People indulging in festivities at the Doul Utsav in Rangia are avoiding spurious colours from the market and are instead using colours made from turmeric, indigo and other natural items.
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he would not celebrate Holi this year due to Coronavirus outbreak, the state health department including chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal too advised people not to play Holi, and be safe on this day.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Will Virat overcome run drought on RCB’s home turf in RR clash
23rd April 2025
Live Relief for Former Sikkim CM Pawan Chamling in POCSO Case
23rd April 2025
Live Meghalaya Govt to Replace Rusted Electric Poles and Outsated Conductors Statewide to Boost Public Safety
23rd April 2025
Live “Felt Like Being Hunted…”: Survivor Nishant Bhattacharjee from Assam Recounts Pahalgam Terror Horror
23rd April 2025
WE RECOMMEND
“Felt Like Being Hunted…”: Survivor Nishant Bhattacharjee from Assam Recounts Pahalgam Terror Horror
Nishant Bhattacharjee recounted the harrowing experience that he and his family endured during the attack.
23rd April 2025
After Pahalgam Bloodshed, Angry Silchar Citizens Urge Modi Govt for Swift Surgical Strike
For Silchar-based professor Debashish Bhattacharjee, his wife and son, it was back from the jaws of death, literally.
23rd April 2025
Narrow Escape for Assam University Professor Debashish Bhattacharjee in Pahalgam Terrorist Attack. Terrorists Held Gun to His Forehead
Debashish Bhattacharjee, a resident of Sribhumi district in Assam, was visiting the picturesque meadow with his wife and son when terrorists attacked
23rd April 2025
Four Aspirants from Northeast Shine in UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024: Among them are two aspirants from Arunachal Pradesh, and one each from Assam and Manipur.
22nd April 2025
Noted classical dancer Sonal Mansingh to be conferred With Srimanta Sankardeva Award 2023
Sonal Mansingh will be given the award in recognition of her dedication to promoting Indian dance forms on the global stage.
22nd April 2025