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Spring is in the air

Browse the Net to make the festival of colours more vibrant

The festival of colours, which sends people into a frenzy of activity, Holi is tomorrow. Log on to the following sites and find some fascinating facts about the festival.

Holi hangama

http://www.holihangama.com/ Holi is the festival that signifies the onset of summer. A feeling of plenty is in the air with the crops cut, and the farmer enjoying the harvest. This site looks beautiful and appeals to your aesthetic sense, while providing information about the history of the festival and the various traditions followed. One can also download Holi wallpapers.

Holi collage

http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/festive/holi/index.htm This site presents a collection of pictures capturing the spirit of the festival. The photographs show people across the country celebrating Holi. Each set depicts a different mood and each photograph captures a different emotion. With an introduction to the festival preceding the collage, this site gives you complete information about Holi.

Beware of toxins!

http://www.makingindiagreen.org/holi.htm Holi is a festival of vibrant hues. But is there a harsh reality about the way it is celebrated? This site explores the toxic chemicals present in various colours. It also provides eco-friendly alternatives to retain the colourful and vibrant spirit of the festival.

Colourful gifts

http://www.indiangiftsportal.com/india-shopping/occasions/holi-gifts/ This site has an array of the most colourful and exciting gifts you can present someone on Holi. Gift hampers, chocolates, clothes, dry fruits and other gifts in bright wrapping can make Holi more colourful. You can ship your products across the globe.

Holi sweets

http://www.bawarchi.com/festivals/holi.html This site traces the mythological origins of the festival, and explains in detail the various traditions followed in different places across the country. It also has the recipe of the most delicious dish Puran Poli.

Holi special recipes

http://www.theholidayspot.com/holi/holi_recipes.htm If you eat meat, then this site is an additional benefit for you, as it has the recipes of some interesting non-vegetarian dishes. According to custom, non-vegetarians are supposed to eat meat the day after the festival.

L. ROHIT

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