HOLI IS MAGIC
The wait for the festive colours is over. Holi is finally here. By closing your eyes one can easily get mesmerised in a trance where you slowdown from all the excitement look around you and see the air filled with laughter, children and adults alike are shrieking and running around from colour sneak attacks and up front attacks from every side including balconies, squirts of coloured water aimed with water pistols by mischievous youngsters, you see colourful water splashing in slow motion from exploded water balloons bombs, bright colours of holi powder strewn in the air creating beautiful patterns in a once clear space before the fist full of spread out colour splatters your victim. Loud singing, giggles and jubilance in every turn you make. Holi, the start of new beginnings, the forgiveness to old grudges, it is a wonderful festival indeed.
The snacks and savouries of this festival are simply delish. From gujiyas to malpuas, intoxicating bhang ki pakori to natural cooling thandai to golgappas and chats to kachoris and masala channas to kheers, kulfis and lassies; holi is every bit a taste satiating festival. Most of these sweets and savouries are exchanged as gifts among friends and relatives. For those of you who are fabulous cooks were even the smoke alarm cheers you on or are simply short of time to mix up something at home you always have the option of buying sweets from outside. I know you all want to be known for being unique, here is a festive sweet which will get you all the praises from your friends, family and every person you gift it to.
When it comes to how to dress for holi, ladies please do not fret help is here, there are a lot of easy options. A traditional white kurta teamed with blue jeans is one option. A white top with jeans shorts is another option. Consider the fabric you plan on wearing so it doesn’t cling on to you after playing with water. A dupatta or stole can rescue you from such embarrassments. Sarees or kurtas with salwar pants is yet another couple of options, these attires also go really well with festive celebrations. Men can go for kurtas, white shirts or tee’s teamed with jeans or pyjamas. You could even get swanky by adding an ethnic jacket with your kurta.
In the end of all this jubilance, bonding with family and friends, and tummy filling exploits we all make one big colourful portrait of memories content and happy waiting for the next holi. Holi is a beautiful festival that has laid its mark triumphing good over evil.
