With the scare of COVID-19 slowly disappearing and most of the restrictions in public places gone, the vibrant celebrations of Ranga Panchami celebrated on fifth day after the Full Moon as part of Holi festival returned to Hubballi on Tuesday.
Though, as usual, traffic restrictions were in place in the city during the celebrations, that did not deter the spirit of the festivities. As it has been a practice in the recent years, direct access to several roads was cut using temporary barricades to prevent free movement of vehicles and also haphazard riding.
While the spirit was high, literally among some, the participation in terms of number was not that great when compared to the pre-COVID years. Yet, it was still a riot of colours coupled with gaiety and revelry.
