Holi 2026: Herbal Gulal Outshines Chemical Colors, New Trend in Markets!

• Dhulandi to be celebrated on March 4 and 5 in Alwar and Khairthal Tijara districts, markets bustling with shoppers.
• A mix of tradition and modernity is observed in the markets, with shops adorned with colorful gulal and attractive water guns.
• Demand for herbal gulal has surged, prioritizing skin and eye safety over chemical and soil colors.
• Herbal gulal, made from natural flowers, turmeric, and sandalwood, is considered safer and eco-friendly.
• Inflation impacts shopping habits; theme-based water guns are popular, but overall purchases are more thoughtful.