Holi is the grandest celebration in India. The festival of colors is celebrated for 2 days. The first day is for Holika Dahan. In this blog, we will focus on the 2nd day which is the real playing day. With just 2 weeks to go for Holi 2021, we recommend you pep-up as soon as possible for the gala day!
- Water Guns
Commonly known as Pichkaaris, the festival of Holi is incomplete without water guns. This year, a number of new Made in India products have emerged and the selection is quite exhaustive. For kids, nothing is more exciting than a new water gun for Holi.
- Colour Bombs
Like many high-class parties, color bombs are the soul of the Holi celebration. Nothing is more delightful than watching large amounts of powdered color mix in the atmosphere. All sizes are readily available in markets.
- Water Balloons
For kids and elders alike, water balloons are a fun way to celebrate. To ease up your festive time, you can prepare a bucket full of such balloons in advance. There are a variety of options available, that too in many colors.
- Delicacies and Gujiyas
The most important part of Holi is thandayi flavored with bhaang. Nearly all households consume this refreshing preparation. If you have a sweet tooth, gujiyas can also be prepared at home or bought from outside.
- Holi-themed clothes
For you and your family, specially crafted Happy Holi tees, Kurtis and caps are available. Online markets are flooded with such designs. As per your requirement, even photographs can be printed quite easily. Be ready for twinning attires this Holi!
- Customized gifts
In order to make this Holi special for your loved ones, you can also gift them personally designed mugs, pillows, etc. With the advancement of technology, Holi-themed gifts can easily be prepared in bunches. If you wish, you can even go for handmade alternatives.
- Pool party
As seen in many Bollywood movies, Holi is best celebrated in a pool. Many Holi party events are organized for this purpose and there are special music arrangements as well. At times, pools are filled with colored water.
- Flower-celebration
Mainly due to the folk-tale of Lord Krishna and Radha, it is a custom to play phoolon ko Holi. Widely recognized in the Northern parts of the country, thousands of flower petals are collected for this purpose.
- Holi-Milan
This is a popular meeting event. In the evening, the people dress up in new clothes(preferably white) and visit their relatives. Gifts are given to the children and at times dinner is also organized. The most common way of greeting is by exchanging hugs.
