<span style="color: #222222;">Holi, the festival of colours, is being celebrated throughout the country today. The festival is celebrated in the month of March which not only brings cheer to the people but also brings new lease of life to plants and animals. Holi marks the onset of Spring. Holi begins with Holika Dahan, a day prior to Holi. Like any other Hindu festival, Holi also marks the victory of good over evil. Holi gives the message of equality and fraternity as all the sections of society irrespective of caste, creed, colour, age, and sex celebrate it with great enthusiasm.<br />'' <br />'' President Ram Nath Kovind has greeted the nation on the occasion of Holi. In his message, Mr Kovind said Holi is a festival of social harmony which celebrates joy, delight and hope in the lives of people. He added that it gives the message of social integration and fraternity. At the same time, it also inspires people to come together in making a New India.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the citizens on Holi. In a tweet, Mr Naidu said, the festival of colours, Holi, is celebrated with great fervour and zeal across the country.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi. He hoped that the festival infuses joy and vigor in to everyone's life.</span>