Happy Holi to those who are celebrating this holiday.
Holi is celebrated to mark the arrival of spring and a time for new beginnings.
The traditional color for Holi was made from the leaves of the ‘tesu’ tree (Butea monosperma), which is known as the ‘flame of the forest’ and produces bright red flowers. They are dried and grounded to give a saffron color when mixed with water. The yellow power was probably turmeric, and the red dye may be red sandalwood powder. (summarized from V&A website)
Today, the range of colors used for Holi include reds and yellows, and also blues and greens. It’s the Festival of Colors!


















