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Natural Ingredients for Holi

National Council of Science Museums

National Council of Science Museums
Kolkata, India

Dried turmeric
Pomegranate
Rose flowers
Turmeric powder
Mehendi powder (henna)
Indian berries
Gooseberry (Amla)

Background: Red Hibiscus + Dried Tesu

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  • Title: Natural Ingredients for Holi
  • Subject Keywords: Holi, Ingredients
  • Photography: Rachit Arora
  • Historical Context: Colours play vital role in fitness of human body. Deficiency of a particular colour could cause an ailment and can be cured when that colour element is supplemented either through diet or medicine. In ancient times, when people started playing Holi, the colours used by them were made from natural sources like turmeric, Neem, Palash (Tesu) etc. The playful pouring and throwing of colour powders made from these natural sources has a healing effect on the human body. It has the effect of strengthening the ions in the body and adds health and beauty to it.
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