The eyes are particularly at risk during the festival as powdered colours, coloured water or other chemicals can very easily enter them. (Photo Credit: Representational Image/Unsplash)
- Substitute harmful chemical-based colours with organic ones
- Wear glasses or other protective eyewear
- Do not wear contact lenses
Both of his show received immense love when re-aired during the Nationwide lockdown in India in 2020. (Photo credit: Instagram/Swwapnil Joshi)
- The actor played Young Krishna in the mythological show of the 90s
- He also played young Kusha in another mythological series ‘Uttar Ramayana’
- Both the shows were re-televised during the nationwide lockdown in India
People enjoy playing Holi with water balloons, colours and delicious food. (Photo Credit: Representational Image/Unsplash)
- Holi is celebrated in the Phalguna month as per the Hindu calendar
- Holika Dahan is celebrated one day prior to Holi
- Holi signifies the triumph of good over evil
Holi is a Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring and signifies the triumph of good over evil. (Photo Credit: Representative Image/Pixabay)
- Holika Dahan, also known as choti Holi, is celebrated the day before Holi
- It is celebrated on the Purnima Tithi (full moon night) of the month of Phalguna in the Hindu calendar
- It falls on March 28 this year
Holi, festival of colours, is celebrated every year in the Phalgun month of Hindu calendar. (Photo Credit: Unsplash)
- Holi will be celebrated this year on March 29
- There are many ways you can celebrate the festival in an environment-friendly way
- Avoid wastage of water while playing Holi to save the scarce resource
Facebook has brought the new stickers to make virtual celebrations more fun. (Photo Credit: Representational Image/ Unsplash)
- Facebook has launched new avatar-based stickers on this Holi
- The stickers can be used while commenting on posts or in personal texts
- The stickers are easy to make and gives you various choices for the avatar, including skin tone and beard styles
We have compiled a list of four healthy Holi recipes to celebrate the festival of colours. (Photo credit: Unsplash)
- Coconut Gujiya is the highly nutritious and fibrous sweet for this Holi
- Spicy food lovers must try chana kabab
- Replace the traditional kheer with oats and fruits this time
Women smear dry colours on each other during Holi celebrations in Nadia. (Photo Credit: PTI/File)
- In Mumbai, BMC has banned private celebrations of Holi and Rangapanchami
- Delhi and UP have ordered to test people from states reporting surge in COVID-19 cases
- Haryana government has also banned all Holi celebrations in the state
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The festival of colours, Holi falls in the month of March every year. (Photo Credit: Unsplash)