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Holi is the time when the whole nation indulges in the vibrancy of colors. Even though Holi is known by different names in different regions of India, it is celebrated with the same fervor and excitement throughout the nation and even abroad. India is popularly known as the land of colors, hence it is quite natural that this celebration is most awaited by people and has also managed to gain worldwide fame thanks to the sheer fun factor of this festival. Perhaps there are only few festivals across all regions or religions where kids and grownups both get to experience such unalloyed fun and enthusiasm.
Holi begins with people playing wildly with vibrant color powders known as gulal or abir. Alternatively, colored water is also sprayed on family and friends as a part of this boisterous celebration. When playing with colors, most people opt for white clothes be it men, women or kids. White clothes on Holi have become a major Holi trend over the years. However, during the evenings when all the fun and madness ceases, it is a popular practice to visit friends and relatives to exchange warm wishes and Holi Gifts. Since Holi is the festival of colors, it's quite obvious that people want to bask in the spirit of the festival and thus bring out their most colorful outfits for the Holi evenings. Women choose bright and colorful Sarees in warm and vivid shades of yellow, orange, red, rust, etc. Rather than heavily embellished gorgeous Sarees, moderately embellished Designer Sarees in light fabrics such as georgette, chiffon, net, etc prove to be ideal for Holi evenings. At the same time printed Sarees featuring bright and ethnic prints are preferred too. To look striking for Holi evenings, printed Sarees in attractive reds, yellows, greens, oranges, etc featuring ethnic Bandhini print or Leheriya print along with thin embellished borders are the best bet. Traditional printed or block printed ethnic motifs are a great alternative too. Holi is a great time for men to experiment with colors too. Men usually stick to some basic neutrals and blues most often. Holi offers them an opportunity to try out ethnic outfits such as Kurta Pyjama, Churidar Kurta, Pathani Suit, Dhoti Kurta, etc in vibrant reds, oranges or yellows. Enjoying Holi shouldn't just be limited to playing with colors or applying colors on others, it should be celebrated by also wearing vivid shades to look bright and beautiful!
