With Holi just around the corner, a team of scientists at NBRI (National Botanical Research Institute) has developed two varieties of skin-friendly and herbal gulaal, made from flowers. But unlike the usual choices of roses, this gulaal has been made from Kachnar flowers offered by devotees at the Gorakhnath Temple.

Currently, this new gulaal is available in lavender and sandalwood fragrances. Furthermore, NBRI will be transferring this technology to start-ups and other companies that make herbal gulaal.