Yet again Hubballi gets drenched in myriad colours on Ranga Panchami

Hubballi celebrates Ranga Panchami with rain dances, music, and colorful processions, despite drought and restrictions.

There was little impact of drought and reported restrictions on rain dance on Ranga Panchami celebrations on the fifth day after the Full Moon as part of Holi festival on Friday in Hubballi, which got soaked in myriad colours with people of all age groups coming out to indulge in revelry.

After the morale boosting route march a day before, a large number of people descended on the streets to celebrate the festival of colours and did not even spare police personnel on duty, many of whom resembled revellers by the end of the celebrations.

Like on earlier occasions, the streets in the central business district of Hubballi were drenched in colours. The talk of restricting water tankers by the municipal authorities had no impact on rain dances organised by various Kamanna Pandals.

The revellers, especially young girls and boys, danced their heart out at rain dance installations where high decibel sound systems played foot thumping music of hit numbers.

The usual road restrictions imposed during Holi to prevent movement of vehicles in a few sensitive areas did not dampen the spirit of celebration. It was a common sight to see motorcyclists riding their two-wheelers with two-three pillion riders. Several girls too were seen riding two-wheelers with two-three pillion riders, visiting various localities.

Couples with children dressed to suit the celebration mood, with masks and other paraphernalia, too roamed around the city. Some pillion riders were seen beating the drum while proceeding from one locality to another.

Children, including toddlers, had a great time under the supervision of their mothers and grandparents in the vicinity of their houses. Armed with water ballons and pitchkaris, the children sprayed coloured water on passersby.