Similar to every festival of India, Holi, the festival of colours, is rare in itself. Folk celebrate this festival by applying colours and gulaal on each other and making special sweets and food for the day. The actual significance of this festival lies in sharing love, fun, and enthusiasm.
However, with changing times, a ton has changed about this festival too. People have begun adopting chemical-based colours, water balloons and plastics in excess which is destructive to both us as well as the environment.
How about rejoicing Holi differently this year? Let's enjoy an eco-friendly Holi this year to enhance extra colours of happiness and protection to your festival. Rejoicing an eco-friendly Holi provides you with the liberty to have enjoyment along with the satisfaction of safeguarding the environment.
As per Indian traditions and rituals, the Holi festival is enjoyed with water, balloons and colours. However, due to better awareness in recent years, people have acknowledged some of the health threats due to toxic chemicals used during the festival.
Not just this by celebrating your Holi parties eco-friendly you also save money, which contrarily could have used upon toxic colours and extra irrelevant commodities. Therefore, it is better to celebrate and have joy in an eco-friendly way.
Here are some ways to celebrate an eco-friendly Holi festival:
Stop Wastage of Water
As we all know, water conservation is the necessity of the hour. There are water scarcity and absence in many locations of Maharashtra and distinct parts of India. Celebrate a dry Holi without wasting water. You can resist the usage of Pichkaris to splash water on others.
Utilize Natural Colours
There are numerous toxic chemicals in synthetic colours. Consequently, you can utilise natural colours like henna, turmeric, Chandan, beetroot powder and much more. These would not result in harm to your skin or hair. They can be washed off effortlessly and satisfy the goal satisfactorily.
Natural Holi Bonfire
Instead of utilizing valuable wood by chopping off the trees, one can burn eco-friendly waste for Holi bonfire which will not generate pollution. Utilize ingredients like cow-dung cakes, coconut scrap and camphor to illuminate. Vow to safeguard plants and have a greener environment this Holi festival.
Appreciation of the Ban on Plastic
As we all know, several states have entirely prohibited the usage of plastic. This has been performed to safeguard the environment. Appreciate the regulations and prohibit the usage of plastic bags. Educate your children to safeguard the environment by preventing the usage of plastic bags.
Emphasis on the Traditional Aspects
We all cherish food and festivals. So why not rejoice in the Holi festival by organising a party with traditional dishes like Puran polis,' malpuas', and gujiyas.' Celebrate Holi with a colourful celebration encompassing traditional Holi dishes which are delicious and wonderful.
Holi celebration Flowers
Did you know that withered flowers act as an incredible organic fertilizer for the earth? Rather than polluting the environment, celebrate a thoughtful Holi utilizing fragrant flowers.
Resist bitter and presumptuous behavior during the celebration. Rather than discomforting buddies and forcibly playing with them, the usage of flowers is comforting and retains a serene impact.
Safeguard Animals
Many a time, people tease animals during celebrations. Yes, the Holi festival is joyful regardless you must not become too heated and pass over your boundaries. Applying colours on animals and splashing water on them is not at all expected or appreciated.
We should cherish animals; so stay away from bad behavior and celebrate an animal-friendly Holi festival.
Prepare Your Colours
Prepare your colours utilizing natural or herbal commodities solely. You can blend and develop your assortments. Turmeric, sandalwood, fuller's Earth, besan, soaked peels of pomegranate and beetroot juice, etc can all be utilized to develop colors and enhance entertainment to your day.
Have a Safe Holi
Did you know that some people utilize commodities like sand, eggs, petrol, and even oil paints during the Holi celebration? You should not splash or apply such material to your body as it is very toxic and not needed.
Why risk your wellbeing just for the sake of a little extra fun. It's equally enjoyable without taking the risk.
Don't Pollute the Environment
We should clean up the surroundings after enjoying the Holi celebration. Maintain a separate location for playing and once you are done, resist stirring up the place. Do not spoil the water or environment as it can harm the trees and surroundings.
We should enjoy the Holi festival keeping in sense the essence of this festival. Holi is more about the victory of good over evil. Pursuing tradition is equally significant along with safeguarding the environment.
Rejoice an eco-friendly and recognize the advantages for yourself. You will rejoice and have an incredible time with your family, relatives, and friends. Enjoy the festival together with nature.
