Today is the day of colors..............you (specially those who don't have anything to do with India or Indians) must be wondering what does that mean??? Well...............it means that today is HOLI!!! Still lost??? Then, let me explain..........we Easterners (read Indians or in that case Non-Residing Indians as well) celebrate the festival of colors that is called Holi.........it gives us free license to color anyone in any hue that we want!!! There's a burst of red, blue, green, pink, yellow & all colors in between all around town.........you can hardly recognize people around you as they make appearances in all sorts of colors.........some prefer it dry, while some prefer it wet & really wild! Though nowadays the more aware & eco-friendly bunch of people are opting for the natural/organic/herbal dry colors (gulal)..........the kids & the young crowd go wild with the really dark & scrub-till-you-die-but-still-won't-go water soluble synthetic colors.........as a result of which you'll find people with pink faces & green hands walking the streets even two days later!!!
I guess I'm still quite recognizable.......but then I said a strict NO to the harsh synthetic colors this time & decided to play safe only with the dry herbal colors.......a friend came over with six different types of colors & smeared my face & hair with almost all of 'em!
I love the scent of the dry colors..........they bring with them a confirmation of Spring.........an essence of happiness & revelry..........a promise of bright & colorful times ahead! In fact, people of all religion, classes, regions & ages come together to celebrate this festival of joy!!! :)
So.........here's wishing you all a VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS HOLI!!!!!!!! May your life be full of colors........always! :))
I was back in town only for the day to celebrate Holi and my dad's b'day (the dates clashed this year)...........heading out on work again tomorrow.........my life's become one long never-ending official trip since the past 2 weeks........am so tired!!! :(
Till next time, stay stylish guys!!
Love,
Polka Princess
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A very HAPPY & PROSPEROUS HOLI, to you too. What a magical idea. Colours bringing all people together.
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ooo.. nicely written ..
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable Pic!!! Happy Holi to you tooo!
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Happy Holi, u luk funny btw :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Holi :):) Thats a fun pic
ReplyDelete<3 d idea of herbal colors
Have a colorful year !!!!
Blessings
Superciliousss
Oh wow, it sounds like SO much fun!
ReplyDeleteI've always thought that Holi seems like one of the most fun holidays there is, and this post really shows the spirit of it. I love the photo of you all covered in colours :) A happy and propserous Holi to you.
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Cee
hope you had a very happy holi!
ReplyDeletewe had a great time here as well :)
Haha sounds like an amazing day! love the pictures too :) x
ReplyDeletehaha soooo stunning x
ReplyDeleteThanx a lot guys! I sure had lotsa fun!!! :))
ReplyDeleteAah lot of fun this post!!!Happy holi honey!!!
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You clearly had an awesome colorful holi! :) I love the scent of dry, herbal colors too, btw :)
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Hihihi so arty! Amazing colorfull pics. : ) xxx
ReplyDeleteHappy HOLI!!!
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happy holi:)and i loveee the title of your blog.
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tenzin
love it! keep the inspiration coming!
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@Tenzin: Thanx dear.. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you people.....may all your lives be filled with colors!!! :))
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