It's a wonderful world when red roses and marigolds bloom, and Amalta and Semal flowers softly scatter around the Delhiscape. Making the most of these different flowers, the people of Delhi are gearing up to welcome Holi with colors created from nature's bounty.
“I take my seven-year-old daughter to Sanjay Van in my neighborhood to collect fallen flowers, especially semal and hibiscus,” added Monica Kapoor, a housewife and resident of IP Extension. Solutions for making natural gulal. I have always had sensitive skin and I don't like the chemicals in Holy Colors because they irritate my skin. So a few years ago, I started making gulal at home, and this year I'm sure the leftover semal will come in handy for a wonderful Holi celebration. ”
Mr. Kapur collects these flowers, washes them, dries them, grinds them into powder, and then lets the mixture dry in the sun. “It gives her perfect red pigmentation. Plus, her daughter gets to learn about botany,” says Divyansh Asopa, an engineer by trade and a sustainability advocate. I'm adding. “Many ancient techniques used herbs and flowers to create colors dedicated to the gods. Some are also used in cosmetics. , I decided to try making colors for Holi using Amartha. And voila!
Some, like Meher Koli, a Gurugram-based teacher, not only make skin-friendly floral colors but also sell small batches. “Ever since I learned that gulal can be made at home, I started collecting fallen flowers from botanical gardens. Initially it was just a hobby, but now I have started collecting gulal from my family and friends as it is the sweetest way to wish ‘Happy Holi’ to your loved ones.” I am actively collecting a large amount for my friends at this time of year.”
Which color do you want?
Red: Cemal, rose, hibiscus
Orange: Palash (Tess), Marigold
Yellow: Amaltas
Homemade Holi Colors Recipe
1. Dry and grind 1 cup of flowers into a fine powder. He keeps this mixture under the sun for a day and the gulal is ready.
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2. Boil 1 cup of dried flowers with 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup cornstarch. He lets this mixture dry under the sun for a day.