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12 Ways To Celebrate Eco-Friendly Holi In 2021

Pooja Sharma — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 08:37:42 +0000

Joyous celebrations of Holi welcome spring. Holi Festival is all about having fun, celebrating with friends and family. Holi is incomplete without colour, delicious food and Holi songs.

Applying colors and splashing water is the real essence of this festival. The colors symbolize purity, love, and fertility. The hazardous Holi products and dry chemical colors lead to environmental degradation. Apart from harming your skin, hair, and eyes, the chemical colors are hazardous for nature.

This year pledge to protect society and environment by celebrating an eco-friendly Holi. You can have unlimited fun by adopting some simple tips.

Play with Homemade Colors

Sandalwood, turmeric, and henna are some of the ingredients available in your kitchen that can be used for homemade colors. These products are amazing for skin also add jasmine, marigold, beetroot, and roses to up the beauty quotient.

Organic colors are also available in the market, add them to your Holi Shopping list just in case you don't have the time to prepare colors. These are easily washable, gentle on skin, and smell great. Flower petals and saffron can be used to make amazing aromatic colors.

Holika Dahan by Lighting Diyas

Burning of Holika marks the triumph of good over evil. On the eve of Holi, people collect broken furniture, wood etc to burn Holika. This bonfire signifies the victory of good over evil and is a tradition in the north India. The pyre is lit after sunset with people singing and dancing around it.

The Bonfire apart from wasting wood, also leads to pollution. Many trees can be saved by opting for eco-friendly means such as lighting diyas.

Dry Holi – Pledge to Preserve Water

Celebrating a complete dry Holi may not be possible but decide beforehand the amount of water you want to use and save water for a better purpose. Many cities across the nation are facing water scarcity, water is precious and wasted during Holi. You can easily choose to celebrate a dry Holi with organic colors.

Community Celebrations – Include everyone in your Holi Part

Celebrating Holi at a designated place keeps your house clean and further reduces the wastage of water. It prevents from going overboard with the spending by proper planning the event. Also, the true spirit of this social festival can only be witnessed at such places. Community gathering and exchange of gifts completes the festival of colors with immense joy and fervor.

Recyclable Items – Save Money and Conserve Nature

The use of recyclable things is a better option in comparison to one-time use items. The pichkaris and water guns can easily be preserved for next year. Recycling diminishes the negative impact on the environment by reducing the demand for raw materials.

Be Safe- Avoid the Use of Balloons

Water balloons that produce a chance of injury can be shed to make the festival safe. These items are made of plastic that is most dangerous for the environment. Limiting the use of plastic is the primary focus for preserving the nature.

Go Natural – Celebrate the Festival with Flowers

Flowers are the most adorable way to celebrate Holi. The festival also signifies love, making it adequate to celebrate with flowers. Most importantly take proper care to throw them in the dustbin after you are done with the celebrations.

Tilak Holi – The Age Old Practice

It is the simplest way of celebrating the festival, in fact Tilak Holi is an age old custom followed to greet the elderly in the family. In the morning of the festival, younger members touch the feet of elders who in response put a tilak on their forehead.

Spread Awareness

Not only play an eco-friendly Holi yourself, but encourage your friends to follow such safe practices as well. The more people join the initiative better it is for the nature.

Special Delicacies to Complete the Celebration

Holi celebration demands Best Traditional Holi Foods and the list for Holi delicacies in India is a never-ending. You have Gujiyas, Malpuas, and thandai which are must haves of the festival.

These mouth-watering foods add colors to your eco-friendly celebration. A 20-minute walk in the morning will be fine to overcome the guilt of breaking your diet plan.

Make Sure You Clean After Holi

This Holi takes responsibility and after the fun session is over gather everyone around you to clean the mess you have created. You can also join any NGO or local organizations who conduct cleaning drives at beaches, neighbourhoods, or just along the streets.

Avoid Using Irrelevant Products

This Holi avoid using anything that can be carful to others just in the name of fun. Don’t use harmful products like oil paints, petrol, mud and other chemical-based product during Holi celebration. These products can cause serious health hazards and are irrelevant to the festival theme.

Make the festival of colors more special by following safety tips and take the pledge to save the nature by going eco-friendly. FreeKaaMaal wishes you a colorful and safe Holi. Get Holi online deals of 500+ e-retailers from our offers page to make your celebrations grand.

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12 Iconic Holi Songs to have in the Playlist for Holi Party

Pooja Sharma — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 11:18:30 +0000

Can you really imagine a Holi party without the trending Bollywood dance melodies?

Sounds odd, isn’t it? Our holi parties are always incomplete without trending bollywood numbers. Bollywood has always celebrated holi in the grand and trending way. No wonder, why from Rekha to Alia, and from Amitabh to Varun, all have danced on the holi beats. Our holi parties are always incomplete without bollywood special songs. So this holi, while you are chasing the best Holi Gifts Offers, don’t forget to shake your leg on these iconic numbers. We have shortlisted 12 such songs that are perfect to enjoy the splash of holi colors. Take a look at our special curated list for the holi lover in you.

Rang Barse- Silsila

Had your any holi party went without playing this song? No, right? Well, that’s the charm of this song. Being sung by legendary Amitabh bachan and written by harivansh rai bachan, this song is on the top of the list for every holi party. A perfect song to kick start the holi party celebration.

Balam Pichkari – Yeh Jawaani hai Deewani

What Rang Barse song was in 80s, Balam Pichkari is in the 2000s. A poppy song, loads of colors, fun friends and hardcore dance, a holi party can’t get any better. This is that poppy song that can make anyone stand and dance on its beats.

Badri ki Dulhania – Badrinath ki Dulhaniya

Great chemistry, amazing lyrics, dhinchak music and beautiful picturization, this song has all of this. No wonder, it’s on the top of list for any holi party. And the best part? We all remember its signature step unconsciously. Aren’t we?

Lets Play Holi- Waqt

Want to pursue someone to play holi? Play this song and may be your wish will be granted. Another great holi party song that was released in 2005 and yet in trend for all holi parties. So boys and girls, if you partners are not willing to play holi, may be this song can change their mind. Try it!

Madhubala- Mere Brother ki Dulhan

Who wouldn’t love to dance madly and crazily like Katrina Kaif in this song? Another popular holi number, Madhubala, is for all those girls who want to dance like Modern day Madhubala. So don’t miss this song, if you are one of them.

Chhan Ke Mohalla- Action Replay

If there’s one actress who dance as beautifully as she looks, it’s none other than Aishwarya Rai Bachan. This song not only features the lady herself but also showcase the 70s vibe perfectly. A must play song if you want nothing to stop you while dancing.

Raghuveera- Baghban

Another very popular holi song featuring Amitabh bachan’s voice and dance. That’s not it, the song also has the beautiful Dream girl dancing on the holi beats. This song is yet popular and pops in the mind of people as soon we think of holi.

Soni Soni: Mohabbatein

There’s nothing like when the king of Romance dances. This is the song which beautiful features the superstar Shah rukh khan dance. The lyrics are amazing and the music is poppy, making it perfect to play on the festival colors.

Holi ke Din: Sholay

From story to dialogues, nearly everything about sholay is famous. So how could its holi song miss the popularity. Holi ke din is a classic holi melody that can’t be missed while downloading songs for this festival.

Go Pagal: Jolly LLB 2

Last year, we got another cool holi song. That revealed the amazing chemistry of Akshay Kumar and Huma Qureshi. The music, lyrics & enthusiasm of the song has made its entry into the collection of holi party songs.

Jai Jai Shiv Shankar- Aap ki Kasam

Jai jai shiv shankar is very popular rajesh khanna and mumtaz song. Being a Great dance number, this song is played even on non-holi occasions. So how can one miss it to play on holi? A great dance song to enjoy your party even more.

Holiya Mein Ude Re Gulal – Rajasthani Song

A very popular holi song sung by Ila Arun. Her name immediately pops in mind when anyone talks about folk music in Bollywood. Her unique singing style had made many songs popular and struck in our minds for years. Holiya is one such song which you must save to your playlist.

Mind Na Kariyo Holi Hai – Milan Talkies

The song is truly made for the the masses. With loads of great beats and a little bit of tease which can generally be seen in Holi songs. This one would be a great addition to your Holi Playlist. The song has been sung by Mika Singh & Shreya Ghosal. Therefore, if you have not listened to it then use the link mentioned above.

The song has over 50 million views on Youtube. It has everything that you need for an ultimate Holi list. The song has quirky lyrics and is really funny with great Catchy beats that people are surely gonna like. Just give it a go because Khesari Lal Yadav is seriously some deal.

Remember other Bollywood tracks that you would like to shake the leg to? Tell us in the comment section below!

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Colorful Celebrations of Holi in Mathura, Vrindavan

Pooja Sharma — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 05:18:36 +0000

The festival of Holi brings to our memory the grand celebrations. Holi colors make the celebrations colorful in every part of India but the Holi of Mathura, Vrindavan is highly rated. It has a special significance because of its special customs and traditions. This is why Holi celebrations of Mathura attracts tourists from different parts of India as well as across the globe. Holi in Mathura reflects the true spirit of the festival. The celebrations commence many days in advance.

Holi Celebrations in Mathura Calendar 2018

Lathmar Holi at Barsana	24th February	Saturday
Lathmar Holi at Nandgaon	25th February	Sunday
Phoolon Wali Holi at Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan	26th February	Monday
Holika Dahan at Holi Gate	1 March	Thursday
Holi in Dwarkadhish Temple in Mathura	2 March	Friday
Rang Panchami	6th March	Tuesday

Barsana Lathmar Holi

It is said that when Shri Krishna was young he used to visit Barsana and play Holi with Radha. Then Radha along with here friends used to beat Krishna and his friends with bamboo sticks. This tradition is now a famous ritual Nandgaon men come to Barsana to impress the women in colors and get playfully beaten by bamboo sticks. Next day is the turn of Barsana boys to come to Nandgaon to color the women who take sweet revenge and use bamboo sticks to shun off them. This large gathering makes the atmosphere filled with great joy and enthusiasm. People come all over the world to witness Barsana Lathmar Holi.

Laddoo Holi At Radha Rani Temple

Laddoo Holi is a day prior to lathmaar, priests at the famous Radha Rani temple shower sweets on devotees. Holi celebrations start with ladoo Holi in Mathura. This unusual celebration is a must experience on the festival of Holi.

Phoolon Wali Holi At Banke Bihari Temple

Phoolon wali Holi is celebrated at the famous Banke Bihari temple. On the Ekadashi before Holi this unique celebration takes place where the festival of colors in celebrated with flowers. Flowers are thrown at the devotees for about 15-20 minutes to mark the unique celebrations. This year Phoolon Wali Holi will be on 26th February.

Holika Dahen at Holi Gate

The fire which is lit during Holika Dahen fills the atmosphere with tremendous positivity. On this day devotees also worship Shri Krishna. Holika Dahen takes place at Holi Gate where the effigy of Holika is burnt.

Holi Celebrations at Dwarkadhish Temple Mathura

Holi originated from this place so you taste the essence of the festival in its purest form. The biggest celebrations take place at the Dwarkadheesh Temple. The gates of the historical temple open at 10 am.

Widow’s Holi in Vrindavan

Widows of Mathura and Vrindavan play Holi at ancient Gopinath Temple. The ritual celebrating Holi began in 2013. The regional Brij songs are played to mark the riot of colors. The elderly women smear colors on each other and celebrate the festival.

Hurunga at the Dauji Temple

The theme comes from Radha-krishna the way they used to play Holi during their days. Men drench women with colored water who in tune tear the kurtas of men and whip them with it. Huranga takes places a day after Holi. The tradition is believed to more than 500 years old. The event takes place at central courtyard of the temple.

Rang Panchami in Mathura

Rang panchami is celebrated 5 days after Holi, it culminates the Holi festivity in Mathura and Vrindavan. This year Rang panchami would be on 6th March. The celebrations are very similar to Holi which include throwing Gulal and coloured water. The significance of Ranga Panchami is related to five elements that the human body is made of earth, light, water, sky, and wind.

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Celebrate the Holi With Desi Mithais & Chatpata Snacks

Pooja Sharma — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 07:14:24 +0000

Holi, a festival of colors, is celebrated in India with great zeal and enthusiasm. Pink noses, green foreheads, and red-blue color hands that chase each other. Holi is surely a moment of fun and celebration. But not for everyone! As there are many who hate colors. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t enjoy this festival. If you are a foodie, you can make an awesome Holi by giving a treat to your taste buds.

The Holi special dishes are perfect to awaken your senses and keep your spirit high. There are many food outlets that serve the best and fresh Holi special dishes. Not only this, these brands have also come up with latest Holi deals on online food order. So check out the best dishes that you must order this Holi and make the festival special.

GUJIYA: An All-time Favorite Sweet for Indians

If there are “two stars” of any Holi party, then it’s for sure Gulal and Gujiya. Without these two “G” any Holi party is meaningless. We all love Gujiyas and grown up eating sugar syrup dripped Gujiyas. Gujiya is made in every part of the country but this delicious dish is native to Rajasthan and deep fried in ghee and sugary syrup. So this Holi, delight your taste bud with yummy Gujiyas and relive the childhood memories.

Chaat: A Perfect Mix of Spices and Sweetness

What a Holi it would be without the evergreen chaat? Sounds a bit odd, isn’t it! Especially in north India which is hugely famous for its tangy and spicy chaat. The most popular chaat dishes are Dahi Bhalla and the papri chaat. Interestingly, even the history of chaat can be traced back to Mughals and can be seen as a perfect fusion of Mughal and Hindustani culture. Undoubtedly, chaat is the perfect way to give a treat to your taste bud.

FIRNI: A Sweet Milky Dessert

Firnis is a sweet dessert which is made with either cornflour or rice flour and is served cold. The dish is decorated with chopped almonds, pistachio nuts and flavored with rose water. The history of this dish goes a long back which originated in the middle east and introduced to India by Mughals. Today, Phirni is a popular dessert which is specially made on Holi.

Meethi Mathri and Namak Pare

Mathri and Namak pare is a very popular tea time snack in entire northern India. The crispy Mathri is made of wheat flour and then deep fried to cook. However, to make it healthier your must use wheat flour that should be baked instead of frying. Many restaurants have started serving healthier Mathri without compromising with the taste. So try out these Mathris on the coming Holi and enjoy the festival to the fullest.

Almond Thandai: A Special Drink for Holi

Remember the popular Bollywood song “Holi Ke Din Dil Khil Jate Hai, Rango Me Rang Mil Jate Hai. Gile Shikwe Bhool Kar Dushman Bhi Gale Mil Jaate Hain.” This is the magic of Holi which is incomplete without a glass of special Thandai. Thandai is a traditional milk drink that’s made with selected spices and also sometimes with Bhang. The dish is further decorated with rose petals which makes it absolutely mouthwatering and tempting.

Matar Kulcha: A Delicious Punjabi Dish

The soft flatbread (kulcha) is accompanied by spicy Matar is a very popular dish of Punjab. You might have seen many vendors selling this dish. However, it’s also one of the easily made dishes with minimal efforts. As there are many supermarkets which sell readymade kulchas. Plus, its oil free that makes it a perfect dish for the health freaks. So if you don’t want to mess your health on the occasion, eating Matar kulcha is perfect.

Jaljeera: A Very Popular Holi Drink

Just like Thandai, Jaljeera is an equally famous drink on Holi. It is very cooling and ideal drink in north India. Apart from the cooling properties, Jaljeera also works as an appetizer. Because of its great digestive properties. Thus, making it a healthier and tasty drink.

Moong Dal Special Khasta Kachori with Aloo ki Sabzi

There is something special about Khasta Kachori. People from Kota to Kanpur are crazy about this dish. The spicy kachoris made your eyes wet and your tongue dance due to its delectable flavors. In fact, a mere thought of it is enough to make you feel hungry. Now that’s the specialty of the dish, which needs to be experienced. So if you are a hardcore foodie, don’t forget to add Khasta kachori in the menu!

These are a handful of Holi special dishes that you must eat to make your Holi awesome. Just order these dishes and play a happy, safe and eco-friendly Holi.

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Tips to protect your hair and skin from colours of Holi

Priyanka Pandey — Tue, 28 Feb 2017 10:08:03 +0000

With just less than 2 weeks left for the arrival of Holi we are all ready to roll out our excitements of the sleeves . Streets and markets are already filled with colours and gulal . Everyone must have already started making their plans for Holi celebrations, decided upon the menu, venue, relatives to visit and invite etc etc . But there is one thing on which we miss out on and that is how to protect your hair and skin from chemical based Holi colours .Don’t let colours damage your glowing skin and lustrous hair , follow the tips below to maintain your radiance . Also get amazing discounts on Holi Shopping on skincare products and save your money too .

Pre Holi Tips

1. Oil your Hair

Ensure to gently oil your hair at least 20 minutes before you step out of the house . Oiling will help in maintaining the the moisture and not let chemically infused colours to damage or dry them . You can use warm coconut, olive or castor oil etc. You can also apply oil to your feet, hands or other exposed parts of your body .

2. Choose right clothing

Make it a point to cover your skin at the maximum . Lesser you are in direct contact contact of the harsh colours ,lesser will be the damage . Wear clothes that covers your hand sleeves and legs . Also try to wear darker fabric shades to absorb so that they can absorb the maximum colours splashed on your body and lower down the risk of direct penetration into your skin .

3. Drink Enough Water

If you want to keep yourself and your skin hydrated enough then drinks loads of water before you start playing Holi . Also ensure you are constantly sipping water in regular intervals amidst your celebration .

4. Use Vaseline and Lip Balms

In order to protect your lips and ears apply some lip balm or Vaseline on your lips and also massage your ears as well . Using Vaseline under your finger tips is also advisable as they will prevent them from getting cracked because of the dryness.

5. Wear protective glasses

Trying covering your eyes with protective glasses or old sunglasses if you don’t want to risk your eyes of the direct contacts with colours. Glasses look uber cool as well give you the required protection .

Post Holi Tips

1. Deep cleanse and condition your hair

Wash your hair with the shampoo of your choice and don’t forget to condition them . Also apply hair mask after 2-3 days to regain the required moisture.

2. Remove colours while they are still wet

Make sure to remove the Holi colours while they are still wet . Dry colours are can get very difficult to remove and can take several days before they are finally gone .

3. A a drop of baby oil in the the lukewarm water

Apply moisturised soap and add a drop of baby oil in lukewarm water while cleaning your face . Don’t be so harsh on your skin or scrub it rigorously as it can do more harm than good . You can use besan face pack and also apply calamine for a soothing effect on your skin .

Follow the simple steps and make your Holi colourful than ever with no hair or skin damage . Also don’t forget to check out amazing Holi offers on FreeKaaMaal.com ,

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10 Places Across India to Celebrate the Festivals of Colors

Pooja Sharma — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 05:01:37 +0000

Holi is the festival of triumphing good over evil and painting the town with all the possible colors available . It is the festival that brings our hearts closer to our loved ones , meeting and greeting, forgiving and thanking . It is that time of the year when colours are in the air and we all must have already started making our plans to how to celebrate it .

If you’re bored of smearing colours all over each other’s face, throwing water, dancing with water sprinklers under the influence of Bhang, and you want to spend the day with a difference , explore other places to know how people celebrate Holi, here’s a list you can choose from. Be the adventurous kind and visit any of these 10 places Across India to Celebrate the Festival of Colours get ready to celebrate the Holi in its true grandeur and madness.

1. Mathura & Vrindavan

Holi Celebration in Braj is especially famous, a historic region covering the areas of Mathura, Vrindavan and nearby places. An attraction for tourists and pilgrims from all over the world, the special customs and traditions mark the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Get ready for the colorful experience of celebrating Holi with the localities in their own ways, the dramatisation of Raas Leela played by people followed by buckets full of flowers and dry colours while chanting!

2. Shantiniketan

The celebration of Holi in Shantiniketan, West Bengal is legendary in itself. They celebrate the Basanta Utsav, every year the students wear colourful clothes preferably yellow. Rabindranath Tagore started Dol Utsav in his institution which coincides with Holi. A number of cultural programs including group choreography, dance performances, instruments, singing competitions etc. have become a neat and learned way of celebrating the festival of colours.

3. Jaipur and Udaipur

The vibrant festival is celebrated in the pink city in a majestic way, which does not come to us as a shock! It is a huge attraction for tourists, elephants parade through the city engaging in entertaining festive activities. After the parade, elephant races, elephant polo, and matches of tug of war are held, followed by the play of colours and fireworks. Holi celebration in Jaipur and Udaipur are considered to be the most royal version of the festival.

4. Goa

It is impossible that the country’s party hub will celebrate Holi quietly. With food, drinks, music and energetic people all around, it marks as the perfect way of celebrating a vibrant festival. Colorland Goa, Holi Tandav, the Holi Festival of Color with Live Rock Music for straight 4 to 5 hours are some of the ways the people of Goa wish to celebrate. Wear the quirkiest clothes and your dancing shoes this Holi and partyyy. Use the Holi Offers to grab the first flight and reach the party hub.

5. Hampi : Holi in South

Holi is celebrated as the spring season arrives, although it feels like summer already in Hampi. Yet the people of Hampi greet each other with bright smiles, literally smeared in colours, a time when a stranger becomes a friend and enjoys with you. With bright dry and liquid colours or gulal in the air, everyone feels like a child again. Hampi Holi includes traditional Kannadigas dance, drama, fireworks, puppet shows, parades, and musical instruments to renew the brilliance of yesteryears.

6. Mumbai: Holi Party & Dharavi Tour

Dharavi is the largest slum but not how you expected the Holi celebration to be. The kids, there, are very welcoming and friendly. You might enjoy it more than the last year. This is just the beginning of celebrations. Mumbai is the financial and political capital of Maharashtra, people celebrate In traditional as well as modern ways.

7. Purulia

It is one of the 20 districts of West Bengal state in Eastern India. It has a rich culture heritage, a mixture of Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha. People of Purulia play with colors and watch the traditional Chauu dance and a couple of other dance forms to make it more festive.

8. Delhi

The capital of India celebrates Holi in the most conventional way. It is basically a mixture of all the ways of celebrating the festival. From white clothes, DJ or a dance floor being set up, colors and eggs, being dragged into the mud, and water fights. Delhi celebrates the most musical holi of all times. People go from house to house exchanging Holi Gifts. Saddle up, now! Ready to celebrate Holi based on physical agility? It is a bit out of the box, be a part of it or at least view it once, be a sport!

9. Barsana in Uttar Pradesh

Lath Maar Holi is what they call it. Barsana is a small town about 50km north of Mathura. They have a traditional way of celebration where the men run towards the ladies of the town with colour or water and the ladies wait with a Lath or bamboo sticks to hit them back. It is fun to watch them teasing each other and also be a part of it.

10. Anandpur Sahib, Punjab

A tradition was set by Guru Gobind Singh, to hold a fair every year celebrating the festival of Holi, to understand the true meaning and significance of the day. The main purpose of the fair is to physically strengthen the Sikh community by holding intense military exercises and mock battles.

So, how many have you covered so far and how many are yet to be seen? Book your tickets soon and have an exciting and amazing new experience.

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