Public celebration & gatherings for upcoming festivals, including Holi, have been prohibited in Delhi & Mumbai amid a renewed surge in Covid-19 cases across the country. Delhi Disaster Management Authority stated that amid rising Covid-19 cases in NCT of Delhi, public celebrations for upcoming festivals such as Holi, Navratri & gatherings in general, will not be allowed.  Mumbai civic body also banned Holi celebrations, parties or gatherings in public places, hotels and resorts. Uttar Pradesh also issued a set of guidelines asking senior citizens, those with comorbidities and children below 10 years to stay away from gatherings.