MUMBAI: Holi was celebrated in a sprightly manner in Maharashtra on Friday for the first time in two years as vast improvement in the coronavirus situation prompted people to come out of their homes for the festival of colours and indulge in revelry.
The Covid-19 outbreak in early 2020 and resultant restrictions had cast a grim shadow on celebrations of all festivals in the state for the past two years. Things were different this year as citizens were seen celebrating the festival with traditional fervour and enthusiasm.