Celebration

Option: 1

Turmeric and lemon juice can be combined. Because lemon juice is acidic, it will cause the turmeric to turn red. After that, you can set the mixture aside in a well-ventilated area to dry. Just make sure there is not any sunlight present or it will bleach.

Red hibiscus flowers can also be dried until crisp, at which point they can be ground into a powder using a mixer. To boost the quantity and quality of the colour, you can then combine equal parts rice flour and red saffron.

To get a red, wet colour, you can also boil pomegranate peels in water.

Option: 2

The following ingredients are needed to make red for Holi:

• A red hibiscus flower or dried rose petals
• Corn flour or any type of flour

Steps:

•  Rose or hibiscus petals that have been dried are needed to create a red colour.
•  Grind them into a fine paste after soaking them for an hour.
•  To make the paste into a smooth powder, thoroughly mix in the cornflour.
•  Microwave it or dry it in the sun.
• As an alternative, you can use raktachandan or red sandalwood powder as gulal if you do not mind spending a little money.

Option: 3

You can make eco-friendly red color for Holi using natural ingredients like beetroot or hibiscus. Here’s how you can make it:

Beetroot Red Colour:

Ingredients: 

• 1-2 medium-sized beetroots
• Water
• Cornstarch or flour (optional, for thickening)

Instructions:

• Wash and peel the beetroots.
• Chop the beetroots into small pieces.
• Place the chopped beetroots in a pot and add enough water to cover them.
• Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
• Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down.
• Strain the liquid to separate the beetroot dye from the solid pieces.
• You can either use the liquid directly as a dye or further concentrate it by simmering it on low heat until you achieve the desired intensity.
• If you prefer a thicker consistency, mix the beetroot dye with cornstarch or flour until you get a paste-like consistency.

 Note:

• Adjust the concentration of the beetroot dye according to your preference for a lighter or darker shade of red.
• Store the eco-friendly red color in a sealed container in the refrigerator when not in use.

This natural red color is safe to use and adds a vibrant touch to your Holi celebrations without harming the environment or your skin. Enjoy your eco-friendly Holi!