Special Holi hues for Madhya Pradesh
Suryapal Kushwaha:windowtonews
Hallelujah!! Come spring and vibrant hues of joy spread everywhere. Yes, it is Holi – the festival of colours; the festival where even the sane merrily join the band of frenzied. This year once again, it is celebration time and WTN spoke to the bigwigs of the state who extended their wishes to one and all.
Member of Parliament Alok Sanjar speaking on the occasion says he is blessed to receive so much affection from the people. He says, “It is because of the people that I have attained this position and I will continue to serve them and celebrating the festival with them is one such way. As a lad I have enjoyed the festival immensely and even today I enjoy it as much. So, even though I play Holi with my family in the first half of the day, the second half I visit my constituency to be with my people. May everyone be blessed with vibrancy and beautiful colours.”
Lyricist and playback singer Swanand Kirkire originally from Indore extends his heartiest wishes on this occasion, but urges to responsible. He says, “No doubt, there is unbound festivity on Holi, but I expect more –especially from the youth. Set an example by being environment friendly. Use water judiciously and don’t hurt anyone including the trees. I have many memories associated with this festival and I have enjoyed it thoroughly.
Hailing from Jabalpur, actor Raghuvir Yadav says he is personally undergoing a tough time on the family front, but the festive colours have always cheered him up and he expects the same will happen this year too. He says, “The recent months have been too hectic for me and this Holi, I will be with my family and my friends will be coming over this time. But yes, may this festival fill each one’s life with beautiful and blessed colours and warmth.”
After spending nearly 19 months in prison, 2016 Holi holds special significance for former minister Laxmikant Sharma and his family. Expressing his emotions he says, “My fate was not supporting me, but I guess things are better now. I have always celebrated every festival with gaiety, but this year it is even more special. I have missed my family in the recent past. So, this year I will spend time with my family and my heartiest wishes to one and all.”
Famous astrologer, Rajesh Dubey asserts the colours have great vibrancy and influence one’s life in more ways than one. He explains, “Every zodiac sign has its lucky colour which makes a positive impact on the person and this is true even while playing Holi. For example, aggressive Aries must avoid black and but play with red (gulal), copper, yellow and green and lucky colours for Taureans are pink, green, blue, white, but definitely not Red. Similarly, yellow, blue, pink, green and purple are good for twins-Gemini, but they must stay away from red and black, and Cancerians are best blessed with white, red, yellow and green but not blue. Orange, purple, red and gold suit royal Leo while purple, blue and pink are for Virgos; blue for Libra and red, dark green and purple for watery sign Scorpio. Likewise, yellow, orange and red are best for the fiery Sagittarians; black, white, navy blue and indigo are ideal for Capricorns; violets and navy-blue for Aquarius; yellow, purple, lilac, lavender and white for the dreamy Pisceans.
