Health and Environmental Issues of Holi Festival, originally uploaded by redd br.
Holi is a popular Hindu spring festival annually celebrated over two days usually in February or early March. A bonfire is lit at night on the first day.On the second day people go around throwing colored powder and water at each other.Consumption of drink called thandai specially prepared(some times containing bhang ) is common practice.The festival is celebration of coming spring It is having impact on personal health and environment.History and other resources on Holi are here. http://www.holifestival.org/history-of-holi.html
The celebrations are not going the nature’s way.Natural colors(powders) are substituted by toxic chemical colours.Natural wood is being burnt.Large amount of water wastage.is seen.
Environmental groups and other advocacy organisations are calling for usage of natural colors, burning of waste materials and reduction of impact on the nature. Source voanews The news is here.(The Voice of America is among the world’s most trusted sources of news and information)
