Koderma Women Craft Herbal Gulal for Holi 2026: Turmeric, Beetroot, Flowers Used

• Women in Lochanpur village, Koderma, are making herbal gulal from natural ingredients like turmeric, beetroot, and flowers for Holi.
• The initiative, supported by JSLPS, promotes health awareness by offering a safe alternative to chemical-laden colors.
• Ingredients like spinach, curry leaves, raw turmeric, jasmine, marigold, and beetroot are used to create various colors.
• Herbal gulal prevents skin diseases and allergies caused by harmful chemicals in market-bought colors and is eco-friendly.
• Started with low capital by self-help groups, the demand for these natural colors is growing, empowering women economically.