HOLILets Splash the Colors of

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Holi Celebration

● Celebrated with immense fervor all over India, Holi is one of the world’s most vibrant festivals.

● Strewn with legends, Holi is mainly observed to mark the arrival of spring season.

● Coinciding with the Hindu lunar month - Phalgun, it is acknowledged as a festival of gaiety – featuring relentless ardor, bliss, and hope among all levels of people – regardless of caste, creed, and color.

Significance of Colors in Celebrating Holi

● Holi is aptly called the ‘Festival of Colors,’ as the main ritual of its celebration is throwing and smearing brightly colored powders and water on friends and family.

● The observance of this incredible ritual is associated with a beautiful legend pertaining to Lord Krishna and his soul mate Radha.

● During Holi, it is a spellbinding sight to see streets, houses, shops and whole neighborhood doused in fascinating hues of green, yellow, purple, magenta, and more.

● Applying of colors, in a way, has become an embodiment of joy, love and unity.

Eco Friendly Holi -

This year, celebrate Holi in sync with nature by:● Replacing commercialized, chemical colors with

home-made natural colors ● Completely avoiding the use of plastic stuffs like

balloons (Use sprinklers as an alternative)● Minimizing the use of water.

Holi Festival around the World

● Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and bonhomie across the globe. Interestingly, Indians settled abroad are keener to revel in Holi festivities than their Indian counterparts, as it is one of the joyous occasions that bind them together while taking them back to their roots.

● In Guyana, South America, Holi is observed as a national holiday – thanks to its ever-expanding Hindu community that forms more than 30% of the country’s population.

● With a huge majority of Indians, Mauritius is another country where Holi is celebrated with incredible fanfare.

● Moreover, it is common to see Indians in USA, UK, Surinam, and South Africa celebrating Holi with amazing gusto and fervor.

Eat and Drink During HoliWhile it’s true that the focal point of Holi is colors, it’s never an excuse to relish a range of traditional foods and drinks that excite your taste buds and elevate your spirits, as part of the celebration. Here are some Holi staples. ● Thandai: Flavored with aromatic spices, this sweet,

rich milk refreshment is simply delectable. ● Papri Chaat: This tempting Indian savory snack is

prepared using boiled potatoes, chickpeas, sev, onions, sauces.

● Puran Poli: A sweet dish in the form of creamy flatbread is appetizing.

Holi Gift Ideas

Being a festival of fun, unity and brotherhood, gift exchange is an indispensable part of Holi celebration. So be sure to pick a gift that reflects the real essence of the festival.

● A beautifully wrapped box filled with dry fruits, traditional sweets, or chocolates will make a great gift to show your love and care towards your loved ones.

● A box containing Holi colors made using natural flowers is sure to bring instant broad smile on recipient’s face.

● To make your little ones happy, consider gifting Pichkaris or water guns.

● If you’re confused what to gift, a safe choice is to pick a special Holi gift hamper bundled with colors, sweets, and idols of Lord Krishna and Radha.

Thank You.