HOLI The celebration of colors | Happy and Safe Holi | Holi & Safety of your family and you

Holi

Holi, the celebration of colors, friendship and togetherness. This day is celebrated across the country with love and unity beyond every religion and beyond every disparity. Colors spread all over, spreading happiness. In Indian culture, "HOLI" the celebration of colors signifies the victory of good over evil (bad), many believe Holika, sister of king Hiranyakashipu and evil aunt of Prahlad, was blessed with a boon that, fire can never burn her. Later, Prahlad, the great devotee of Lord Vishnu, was forced to sit on the fire with his evil aunt Holika who intended to kill him, while sitting on the fire he was chanting Lord Vishnu's name. Eventually, the fire burnt "Holika" leaving "Prahlad" unharmed. The whole event is termed as "Holika Dahan" (Holika pyre) where the evil was defeated. While many people celebrate "Holi" as the day of victory, a few others believe that "Holi" is the celebration of love, which took place when Lord Krishna expressed his feelings to his beloved Radha. We should understand our culture, morals, life lessons, ethical teachings, connect us through these stories and festivals and above all celebration is all about families and friends coming together, spending time, and spreading love and brotherhood.

"Holi" a festival that adds colors to our life is just a fun game in recent years. We hardly value our cultural richness and understand the importance of festivals in our life. The celebrations are growing ugly every day for our elders, children, us, and our environment. Every year many cases are filed, especially in these festive days of accidents, violence, and crime, it is not possible to change everything, but if every single person takes care to be disciplined then nothing can go wrong. So, let's pledge not to make these beautiful festivals into ugly days. These are a few tips to make your Holi even more enjoyable and safe.

While Playing with Colors

1. Use only organic colors, avoid using chemical colors that can affect your skin and hair. In many cases, it can cause an allergic reaction. Nowadays Organic colors are available everywhere, they may be a bit costly but are absolutely safe. Or make your own organic colors using turmeric, all-purpose flour, wheat flour, edible colors, etc.

2. Do not use permanent colors on skin and hair, these colors are made up of harmful chemicals which can irritate the skin and cause rashes.

3. Do not use silver varnish, wall paints, wood paints, etc. they are not only harmful but also should not be used on the skin.

4. Use less water, playing with water the whole day can make you sick, and you may catch a cold.

5. Wear a head cap to protect your hair from colors and water. Excessive colors on the head can clog the pores and damage the hair follicle.
6. Protect your eyes, use zero power glasses, while going out on Holi.
6. Check a doctor immediately if you feel something is wrong with your skin, hair, and eyes. (Do not treat yourself)

Personal Care

1. Apply oil to your hair and body. This will help to remove the color easily.

2. Wear dark color dress this will help you to be comfortable while playing with colors and not get conscious about water and colors that are soaking your clothing.

3. Wear rubber flip flops (slippers) or any comfortable shoes.

Make the Holi even Better.

1. Spend time with your family. Respect your elders, love and bless your youngers.

2. Do not force any person to play Holi, who does not want to play.

3. Make delicious traditional cuisine, and enjoy the festival by having some awesome food.

4. Do not consume alcohol.

5. Keep your surroundings clean.

6. Connect with people you love, forget and forgive all the bitterness.

7. Spread happiness, love, affection, cleanliness, and togetherness. Eat some good food and always stay healthy.

Wishing you all a very happy and safe Holi, celebrate the positivity and stay away from negativity. Achieve all your dreams, and above all stay healthy, Wish you all the success this HOLI.