Let the message of peace and harmony prevails by HOLI

India is country, which has festivals all through the year. Holi, arguably the most popular festival in India, is celebrated all across the country with great bliss and vigour.

Holi is an annual festival celebrated on the day after the full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna. Holi is also called the Festival of Colours. Holy, the festival of color is celebrated as a festival of triumph of 'good' over 'bad' on February end or early March.

Delhi being a cosmopolitan city celebrates various festivals pertaining to all religions. People in Delhi gather to celebrate holi with great enthusiasm and vigor. Connaught Place is known for its historic importance and modern style of celebrating holi.

Holi is spread out over two days. On the evening of the first day of Holi, a public bonfire is held, commemorating the burning of Holika. On the second day, known as Dhuleti, people spend the day throwing coloured powder and water at each other.

The color, noise and entertainment that accompany the celebration of Holi bears witness to a feeling of oneness and sense of brother-hood. No other festival brings home the lesson of spiritual and social harmony as well as the festival of Holi.

Bright colors, water balloons, lavish gujiyas and melodious songs are the major ingredients of perfect Holi. People use these colors to play with others and to add to the joy, people love dancing to the tunes of traditional drum beats and holi songs.

Holi has many implications because it forms a basis for bringing people together on a single platform by carrying a message of peace and harmony.

PLAY Healthy Holi

One should also be careful with the eyes while playing with colours. Do not apply colour on the eyes. The best colour for Holi can be obtained from tesu flowers by soaking them in water. There is no chemical involved in these colours and can be safely used. Thus natural colours should to make holi colorful If natural colours are not available, synthetic colours can be purchased and the branded ones should be preferred. These are little expensive but less toxic. Cow dung, mud and muddy water used by many should be avoided on the occasion of Holi as they contain germs and can be dangerous. Colours like Gulal, blue, yellow, green and purple should be avoided as they are mixed with sand, mica, glass powder, talc and starch.