Holi 2026: The festival of Holi is a symbol of colors, enthusiasm and mutual love. On this day, people forget old grudges and apply colors to each other and share happiness. But chemical-rich colors available in the market can be harmful for skin and hair.
In such a situation, why not prepare herbal colors from natural flowers at home this time? Although this work may seem a bit complicated, but this color is very safe from health point of view. So let us know how to make Palash, safe and fragrant Holi colors can be prepared from marigold and hibiscus.
Saffron color from Palash (Tesu) flowers
Dry the dried Palash flowers thoroughly in the sun. Grind them in a mixer and make a fine powder. If you want to make wet color then soak it in water overnight. Beautiful saffron color will be ready in the morning. Palash is beneficial for the skin and it also has mild medicinal properties.
yellow color from marigold flowers
Separate the petals of marigold flowers and dry them in the sun. After drying, grind them and prepare yellow powder. For wet color, boil the petals in water and cool them. Marigold has antiseptic properties, which are beneficial for the skin.
Red/pink color from hibiscus flowers
Dry and grind hibiscus flowers. You can make dry gulal by mixing it with gram flour or cornflour. For wet color, keep the flowers soaked in water. Hibiscus is considered beneficial for both hair and skin.
Additional Tips for Herbal Colors
- To make the color more soft, sandalwood powder or rose water can be added to it.
- Use only completely dry flowers, so that the color remains safe for a long time.
- Store the colors in an airtight container.
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