Indian celebrities celebrated Holi's start with social media greetings, marking the festival’s regional beginning in Western India.

On March 3, 2026, Indian celebrities including Virat Kohli, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sachin Tendulkar, and several Bollywood stars shared Holi greetings on social media, marking the festival’s start in Western India. Celebrations included vibrant messages, playful posts, and family gatherings, with events like Holika Dahan observed the night before. The main Holi celebration was set for March 4 in North India. The festival, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring, was widely observed across India with regional variations.