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Despite rules prohibiting mass gatherings on Holi, visuals from across the country showed a large number of people, most of them without masks, celebrating the festival in violation of Covid-19 guidelines. In Pic: Holi celebrations in Prayagraj, Uttarpradesh. (AP)
Amid fears of a fresh Covid-19 surge during the festive season, several state governments had last week issued directions prohibiting public celebration of Holi. In Pic: People celebrate Holi as they gather in large numbers in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.(PTI)
India has been recording over 40,000 cases every day since the last week and experts fear a possible second wave hitting the country. In Pic: A face mask lies on a road covered with coloured powder during Holi celebrations in Chennai. (Reuters)
People pour coloured water on each other in Hyderabad. (AP)
Apart from Holi, restrictions were also put in place for public celebration of Shab-e-Barat. In Pic: During 'Holika Dahan' ritual in Ahmedabad, March 28. (Reuters)
At several places, authorities had also asked people above 60 or below 10 years of age, and those with serious illnesses, to avoid taking part in celebrations. (Reuters)
Medical experts and doctors, too, have adivised that due diligence is required to stop the spread of the virus. In Pic: Holi celebrations in Amritsar, Punjab. (PTI)
