The colours riot erupted on the auspicious festival of Holi which was celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm across state on Wednesday. Barring few incidents overall the festival was exuberant as people drenched in myriad hues came out of their houses singing and dancing on song and drum beats.
In Raipur also people of all age groups carrying gulal, water sprays, colour balloons painted each other in vivid colours. Holi revellers lobbed the streets with colour balloons in different parts of the city. Youngsters shouting holi-hai were also seen rallying around the city in small groups on their bikes and cars. Some three seaters bikers were also fined by the traffic police.
Rest part of the state also celebrated Holi with traditional fever and zeal. The second day of Holi wore a deserted look as shops around the city remained closed and there was virtually no traffic on the roads. The government and privates offices were also on minimum work mode as attendance was low. The buses plying on all major routes and small routs also remain closed. According to transporters there is always a risk of damaging the buses on this day by drunken hooligans. The bus services are expected to resume by Friday.