Now that the pandemic has taken a back seat and the third wave has almost come to an end, Holi will be celebrated this year without the fear of COVID-19 infections. The city is bustling with Indoris out for Holi shopping! The markets are all stocked with festive supplies, which makes for a colourful vision all day long! Read on to know how the city has been prepping for the festival this year.
Markets full of Pichkaris and Colours
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In Indore, you can catch one of the best celebrations of the festival, which promises to take your excitement and fun to the next level. Indore is painted colourful during Holi, which makes it a sight to behold. Shopkeepers are packing colours, gulals, pichkaris and other supplies since people are finally stepping out to shop. One of the shopkeepers said, “Last to last year the sales were absolutely nominal, people bought some gulal and that was it. And last year’s Holi was spent in lockdown. Things are looking good this year.”
Since the days are getting hotter, markets are attracting crowds starting in the evening. With the COVID-19 restrictions lifted and the infection rates down to nearly nothing, people are less hesitant to be a part of the crowds and actively seek Holi supplies, sweets, decorations and other items.
A Holi with friends & family
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“I have been spending Holi with the family for the last two years, the celebration dies down real quick when you are stuck at home. This year I’ll be able to visit my friends and play with them”, said 24-year-old Kritesh, who was out buying some pakka rang. Similarly, Sunanda, who was out shopping with her sons shared that relatives will be visiting this year unlike last year’s Holi and there is still too much to do on her list. This will certainly be a busier, more fun Holi in Indore.
But the celebration wouldn’t just stop at Holi. On the fifth day of the festival, Rangpanchmi will be celebrated with just as much zeal and enthusiasm. The administration has also given a green light to Gair, which will take place on the same day. Thousands of people will gather to be a part of this ages-old procession and mostly just to enjoy themselves after two years of muted celebrations.
