You must have heard the song “Unholy” by Sam Smith. Well, I am sure that if he had been an Indian, he would have written the song as “OnHoli”. Haha, bad one! Anyways, one of India’s most loved festivals, the festival of colours, Holi, is just around the corner. I am sure many of you have already planned your entire day or probably days around the festival. If you are one of those, who still have not planned anything, here are some ideas for you.
1. Attend Holi Bashes
Have you ever attended Holi bashes? Trust me, it is one of the best ways to enjoy the festival of colours. With live concerts, amazing food, colours and other activities, you can immerse yourself in the madness and vibe. There are many bashes held across the country in different cities, which you can be a part of.
Suggestions:
It’s A Holi Thing- ft King, Mumbai, and Pune
Hitchki’s Holiwood Bash
Holi Bash 2, Delhi
Hello Holi, Bengaluru
Balam Pichkari- Beach Holi Party, Kolkata
2. Have A Fun-Filled Holi At Home
If you are someone who is allergic to colours or does not like to go outdoors on Holi, why not spend this day with your family? In this digital era and due to hectic working hours, we hardly get any time with our family. So why not utilise this holiday and stay home with your family and have fun? Trust me, there are so many things you can do with your family and enjoy this day in your style.
Suggestions:
Prepare traditional sweets like Gujiyas.
Switch on Netflix and watch a movie or series together.
Play indoor games or host some fun activities like Karaoke
3. Go On A Midweek Getaway
Holi, this year, is coming on Wednesday. If you are one of those lucky people, whose managers have approved their holiday, you can easily plan a midweek getaway. Why sit back home, when you can go and explore a new space. There are many resorts and spas which offer a special Holi getaway plan for you to celebrate this festival in complete comfort and luxury away from the hustle and bustle.
Suggestions:
The Westin Sohna Resort and Spa, Haryana
4. Celebrate Authentic Holi
How about celebrating Holi in the most authentic way, like some states or cities do? If you are lucky enough and can travel without having to worry about workload, you can go to Mathura, the birthplace of Krishna, where they celebrate it with great pomp at the Dwarkadhish temple. You can also go to Barsana in Uttar Pradesh, where they play Lathmar Holi, where women playfully beat men with sticks.
Suggestions:
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Hampi, Karnataka
5. Joyful Kids Day Out
Thanks to the hectic work culture, all working parents surely miss spending time with their kids. So, why not put this holiday to some good use and take your kids out. You can spend an entire day with your children and plan some exciting activities for you and them together. You can go to the malls in your city, spend your time in the game zone, or have a picnic at the nearest park.
Suggestions:
Paint together
Go-karting and Paintball
Dance workshops
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What are your plans? Let us know below!
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