AGARTALA, March 16 (TIWN): Aiming to maintain the Law and order in the State on account of the celebration of Holi Festival, all the liquor shops will remain close on March 23.

According to the direction of the West District Magistrate, it has been mentioned that on March 23 all the liquor shops will be remained close to avoid any kind of untoward incidents on the day.

Reportedly, there are some traders who continue to sell the liquors illegally. The illegal trade of liquor during the celebration raises several problems for the passerby especially for the girls. Even teenagers create chaos on the road and in the crowded area.

Besides, many reports of accidents come up as the riders or the riders drive after consuming alcohol. Many a time the girls have to face harassment and are being teased on the road and in the crowded areas.

It is to be mentioned here that the festival of holi is the annual Hindu religious festival in which people fling bright colour powders and scented water at one another.

Holi celebrates the Hindu story of Prahlada. Prahlada was a prince dedicated to the worship of Vishnu, a major Hindu god. Prahlada's father and aunt opposed his religious faith, and as punishment made him sit in the middle of a raging bonfire. Vishnu protected Prahlada, and the prince did not burn.

The colors mark both Prahlada's flickering bonfire and the bright colors associated with spring.

However, security measures in the city will be tightened on the day of the holi celebration to avoid any kind of untoward incident in the state.

It has been alleged that despite of strict vigilance of police personnel in the State selling of liquor continues.

On the other hand, shopkeepers are busy in decorating their shops for the upcoming Holi celeb ration. Besides, they are also setting up vessel full of bright colors.