MARGAO
Lord Damodar Ling near the Nehru stadium, Fatorda, resembled a rainbow of colours as people from all walks of life thronged the temple to celebrate Holi on Friday morning.
While former MLA Damu Naik arrived at the temple at round 9 am accompanied by a group of BJP workers, TCP
Minister Vijai Sardesai followed suit as he participated in the celebrations at the Damodar Ling, which is celebrating the Holi festival for the last 25 years.
The TCP Minister later told the media that Holi is one festival that brings unity among the people, saying that where there is unity, there’s strength, ensuing a victory over bad things. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar.
Later, addressing Holi revelers at the SGPDA pick-up stand ground, the TCP Minister expressed his full support and backing to the Holi celebrations organized by Sujay Lotlikar and other youth from Fatorda.
“Holi is also going forward nowadays with the entry of DJs. What has been started now by Sujay Lotlikar and others will receive full backing from me,” the TCP Minister said, while exuding confidence that Fatorda will emerge as the biggest Holi celebration venue in the state.
Damu also extended his Holi wishes to the people of Fatorda in particular and Goans at large, saying that the festival helps to take away bad things in life.
He said that people will enter into a new year with Gudi Padwa scheduled later this month. He wished the people good health and success.
Holi celebrations were organized at different places in the city. Naguesh Gardens at Marlem played host to the Holi festivities, while groups of people celebrated the festival in their housing societies.
