Holi - The Colours of Life Come Live - The Rituals of Celebration

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Clothing, similar to all other festivals in the country Holi has its share of traditional clothing. Their mother will gift young children and married daughters with new clothes. The tradition followed as, once the daughter’s children get married, they automatically forfeit the right to be gifted and should start gifting their wards in turn. “Dandia”, a special saree is gifted normally on the occasion. The saree would normally be woven white cotton in voile or malmal variety. Indian Pink, a non-fast colour will be dyed on the borders. Dipping all the four borders of the saree and dipping them in the colour so that two to three inches of each end of the saree absorbs the colour to bring the border effect. Later, the colour unevenly spreads its splendour towards the middle of the saree to a limited extent causing an effect of a slowly spreading blush. According to individual tastes, once the borders dry up, the saree can be further exotically decorated.

A border of gold or silver, of about two or three inches in width are stitched on the edges of Dandia. This one is famous as “Gota” border. A fine fringe of gold and silver will be attached to the saree on the portion that covers the head, Pallu adding shimmer to Dandia. Another saree, matching blouses and petticoats are gifted along with Dandia, as a custom.

Eventually, many women like to wear white sarees or salwar kameej while men prefer to wear white pajamas and kurtas. The white colour of the dressing acts as a wonderful contrast to the bright colours that will be poured on.