New Delhi, March 2: While the festival of colours is being celebrated with great fervour across India, a string of sportsperson took to social media to greet their fans and followers on the auspicious occasion of Holi. Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to wish fans in his own sarcastic style.

Sehwag wrote, " Cautioning people, Sehwag wrote, "Rangon se mat darna, Rang badalne waaon se darna. Don't be afraid of colours, beware of people changing colours. Wish you a Holi filled with love and harmony #Holi2018."

Indian opener Rohit Sharma also wished the people and asked them to enjoy the festival without harming animals. "Let Holi be a happy occasion for all including our animal friends," Sharma wrote on Twitter.

The comeback man who impressed everyone with his feisty determination in recently concluded India-South Africa Twenty20 series, Suresh Raina also wished his fans and followers a very happy Holi. Raina wrote, "Wishing you all a very happy and COLOURFUL होली .. Save water... Stay fit... Stay healthy!

#ThinkDifferently #HoliHai #HappyHoli."

Indian cricket's Turbanator aka Harbhajan Singh also extended his warm greetings on the colourful occasion of Holi. The spinner writes, "May your day be filled with the brightest colours of love & laughter. #HappyHoli."

The festival of Holi, which is celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm every year, marks the triumph of good over evil, along with the arrival of the spring season.