“Feel very blessed…” Foreigner tourists celebrate Holi near Shree Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri
Mar 03, 2026
Puri (Odisha), March 03, 2026 (ANI): Foreign tourists celebrated Holi with great enthusiasm near Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri on March 03. People smeared colours on each other, blurring divides and highlighting unity in diversity. Holi is one of India's major festivals, and it is largely celebrated across the country. This festival is well known globally as a humongous celebration of colors. With Holi just around the corner, the country is already slipping into celebration mode, and from temples to town squares, colours, music and tradition are bringing people together once again. Across India, early Holi festivities have begun, drawing locals and tourists alike into vibrant gatherings that reflect the festival's deep cultural roots and joyful spirit. “I feel very blessed to be here, to have witnessed Lord coming out, and to see all these happy people. It's an once-in-a-lifetime experience…,” said Foreign Tourist. “I’m feeling very intense because we saw the Lord coming out this morning. Seeing all the happy people makes us happy too. I think I can never forget this; it will always stay in our minds,” said Foreign Tourist.
