Chhattisgarh's Unique Holi: Wear and Eat This Sweet Garland!

• Chhattisgarh celebrates Holi with 'Harwa Mala', a special garland made of sugar candies (batasha), symbolizing love and blessings.
• The tradition involves offering the Harwa Mala to God, then adorning children, relatives, and friends before playing with colors.
• This sweet ritual promotes love and brotherhood, encouraging people to forget grievances and celebrate unity.
• Children wear the Harwa Mala, seek blessings from elders, and later eat the candies, blending sweetness with fun.
• Despite inflation, demand for Harwa remains high, with garlands sold for 20-40 rupees and prices reaching 120 rupees per kilogram.