Holi is the time to play with vibrant colours and make lifetime memories with friends and family. People keep all their worries and work aside on this festival to spend as much time as they can with their loved ones. The festival of colours also welcomes spring in the best way possible. Many people visit their friends and family to eat delicious food items and put colours on each other. Holi 2024 is scheduled to be celebrated on 25 March.
You should gear up to celebrate Holi with all your loved ones and make their day special. There are certain traditional rituals all families follow to celebrate the event. Many people begin their day with prayers and then, proceed to play with colours. The festival promotes togetherness, joy, and positivity along with welcoming the spring season with enthusiasm.
Let's take a look at a few traditional ways to celebrate Holi 2024 with your loved ones. Make sure to follow the cultural rituals if you want to celebrate the festival of colours the right way and make unforgettable memories.
Holi 2024: Traditional Celebration Ideas
Traditional Holi Puja
Many devotees start their day early by praying to God. You can organise a traditional Holi puja at home and invite your family members. Seek the blessings of God for a prosperous and positive year ahead. Before you put colours on each other, make sure to ask God to fill your life with all the vibrant colours.
Plan Gatherings
Holi is incomplete if you are not surrounded by your loved ones. Invite them for a Holi party at home or go to their place with colours to celebrate the festival. If you are organising a Holi party at home, make sure to arrange food and drinks for everyone. Plan different Holi games that will make the day exciting and fun for all.
Cultural Celebrations
Many societies and organisations conduct cultural celebrations on Holi for people to participate. You can attend these events with your friends if you do not have any plans. You can wear new clothes and attend the cultural celebrations to socialise and make memories during the festival of colours. Various cultural festivities are organised in Mathura, Vrindavan, and Barsana on this day.
Prepare Eco-friendly Colours
Gone are the days when people used to play with colours that were harmful to the environment. You can either make eco-friendly colours at home or spend the festival of colours with vibrant flowers. Spring is all about appreciating the colourful flowers around you. You can play with flowers and eco-friendly vibrant colours.
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