Natural Ways to Make color this Holi 2012

1. You can make gulal at home by mixing red sandalwood powder with a bit of maida. You can also boil the red sandalwood powder with water to make red coloured water.
2. Mix haldi and besan (gram flour) to get a bright yellow powder.
3. Mix the paste of green leafy vegetables like palak or methi in water to make green coloured water.
4. Plain henna powder mixed in water will give you a vibrant orange colour.
5. You can mix henna powder containing amla in water for a bright brown colour. 
6.  Bring 'Tesu ke Phool" most popular in North Indian from the market and soak them in lots and lots of water. There flowers will color the complete water naturally. Also, the aroma of this water is very nice and helpful in fighting skin diseases.
7. Crush beetroot and make a fine paste. Add lots and lots of water and give this to your babies to play Holi. they will never know that its a natural color.
8. Buy oranges instead of buying expensive dye colors from market. Take out orange juice, add lots of water. Your babies will enjoy the taste and play holi happily. and if they swallow also, there is no harm but you will be smiling as you are the smartest mother.

Please do not encourage young children to play with colors available in the market as they affect the baby skin and eyes a lot gradually. Be smart, play Holi Happily.

Happy Holi my friends, stay safe and natural !!