Hyderabad Holi 2025: Colours, beats & treats fill the streets

Hyderabad Holi 2025: Colours, beats & treats fill the streets

Hyderabad was painted in hues of bright colours as Holi festivities swept the city, bringing streets and neighbourhoods to life with music, dance, and aroma of festive treats.

The city hosted a range of Holi parties across key areas such as Begumpet, Gachibowli, Hi-Tec City, Miyapur, Secunderabad and Necklace Road, where revellers danced to upbeat music, soaked themselves in colour, and indulged in samosas, chaat, buttermilk, and gujiya.

In Begum Bazaar, the heart of Old City, the festivities began early on Thursday evening. Children and youth were seen chasing each other with vibrant shades of yellow, blue, and green, turning the narrow lanes into a patchwork of colour.

Pavan A., a B Tech student from Trimulgherry, shared his experience at ‘Rang De Basanti’, an event at Begumpet Hockey Ground. “The vibe was amazing with a rain dance section, a DJ spinning Bollywood, English, and Telugu massy songs, and a crowd of around 1,500 people,” he said.

Pavan had booked his ticket online for ₹300. “There were stalls selling thandai and snacks, and special tickets came with food coupons for an extra charge. The event ran from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. I was there for about an hour,” he said.

Roads were calmer in terms of traffic, but commuters and people on metros carried the evidence of the day’s joy on their brightly stained faces and clothes.

For Chaman Chandra, a private employee from Bollarum and a native of Bihar, Holi was a nostalgic blend of tradition and festivity. “Holi in our community was nothing short of spectacular. We started with a DJ party in the central park, dancing to high-energy beats, followed by a thrilling rain dance and playful water balloon fights,” she recalled. “At home, my mom prepared a delicious spread of Bihari specialties, including kadhi chawal, assorted pakoras, dahi vada, gujiya, and malpua.”