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Indian American leaders, groups extend Holi greetings
U.S. lawmakers and community organizations share Holi greetings highlighting the festival’s message of renewal and the triumph of good over evil.
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Malvika Choudhary - Wed, 04, Mar 2026
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Indian American leaders and community organizations across the United States extended greetings for Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that marks the arrival of spring.
Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) of California shared a message with constituents and others celebrating the festival around the world. “Holi is a reminder of the triumph of good over evil and that there’s a bright future ahead for our country. I hope this year’s celebration brings you joy, renewal, and hope,” he wrote.
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Happy Holi to everyone in CA-17 and around the world celebrating. Holi is a reminder of the triumph of good over evil and that there’s a bright future ahead for our country. I hope this year’s celebration brings you joy, renewal, and hope.
— Rep. Ro Khanna (@RepRoKhanna) March 4, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reflected on the cultural significance of the festival and its connection to family traditions.
“Happy Holi, New York City!” Mamdani wrote. “Growing up, Holi was more than just a celebration of spring – it was an embrace of joy in all its colors and a chance to revel with family.” He added that after “a long winter,” the arrival of spring was “much anticipated” and wished the city’s Hindu communities “an extra colorful Holi.”
Happy Holi, New York City!
— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) March 4, 2026
Growing up, Holi was more than just a celebration of spring – it was an embrace of joy in all its colors and a chance to revel with family.
It's been a long winter and the arrival of spring is much anticipated. I am wishing New York City's Hindu…
New York State Assembly member Jenifer Rajkumar also marked the festival, highlighting celebrations in Queens.
“Happy Holi, New York! Let the colors fly!” Rajkumar wrote, noting that as “the first Hindu-American ever elected to New York State office,” she takes pride in celebrating Phagwah in South Richmond Hill, which she described as “the heart of Holi in New York.”
Rajkumar said the “5 Borough Holi Tour,” launched last year, would expand statewide this year to bring “the joy, unity, and renewal of Holi to communities across New York.”
Happy Holi, New York! Let the colors fly!
— Jenifer Rajkumar (@JeniferRajkumar) March 4, 2026
As the first Hindu-American ever elected to New York State office, it fills me with pride to celebrate Phagwah in South Richmond Hill — the heart of Holi in New York!
Last year I launched the first-ever 5 Borough Holi Tour. This year we… pic.twitter.com/cQYajAgreI
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus also shared greetings, writing, “Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Holi filled with music, dancing, and lots of colors!”
Advocacy group Indian American Impact said in a message that it hopes the festival “brings new beginnings, renewed hope, and the promise of brighter days ahead.”
Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Holi filled with music, dancing, and lots of colors! pic.twitter.com/8KigQxlPNn
— Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (@CAPAC) March 3, 2026
The Coalition of Hindus of North America described Holi as a “vibrant and lively Hindu festival of colors” that welcomes spring and celebrates the victory of good over evil, adding that people across communities come together during the celebrations to spread “hope and love.”
Holi is a vibrant and lively Hindu festival of colors which welcomes the arrival of spring and celebrates the victory of good over evil. People from all strata of society come together and play Holi with beautiful colors, spreading the message of hope and love everywhere. The… pic.twitter.com/NXxSSmW1aN
— CoHNA (Coalition of Hindus of North America) (@CoHNAOfficial) March 4, 2026
Holi, rooted in Hindu traditions and referenced in ancient scriptures, is celebrated in India and across the global diaspora with gatherings, music, and the throwing of colored powders to mark the arrival of spring.
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