India, March 5 -- justify;">Holi celebrations in Uttarakhand this year blended festivity with displays of the state's cultural heritage and public outreach, as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in multiple events across Dehradun, Champawat and Khatima.

At a Holi Milan programme held at the chief minister's residence in Dehradun, folk artists from Garhwal, Kumaon, Jaunsar and the Terai regions presented traditional performances. Artists from Jaunsar performed the Harul dance, while singers from Kumaon rendered traditional Holi songs. The venue echoed with the sounds of dhol, manjira and other folk instruments, showcasing Uttarakhand's cultural diversity.

Dhami joined the celebrations, interacting with artists and briefly pa...