10 March,2009 08:43 AM IST | | A Correspondent
Glow in the gulaal of love, play in the yellow sunshine of warmth, feel bubbly with bright blues and revel in the pink of health. We splash across a to-do list to colour you crazy this Holi Holi festival of colours
Baby's play out
Where: All Landmark and Odyssey stores
Price: Rs 649
Age: 1 to 3 years
Get this beautiful butterfly baby pool (41" x 41" x 27.5") from Pogo for your li'l ones. One pool, one butterfly, three fruit/flower and one repair patch come with the package. Even they have a right to celebrate Holi, no?
Clean sweep
Where: Kunchals, M -14, Main Market, Greater Kailash Part I
Protect yourself by dabbing onu00a0 some moisturising body lotions, body oils and face creams before stepping out for all the fun.
Natural 'N' Naughty
Where: Magnificence, 101, Bharat Nagar, New Friends Colony
Price: Rs 250 onwards
Gift newly-weds or new borns specifically designed attractive eco-friendly gift packagings in jute flowers, cane trays, resham doris, Bandhini and satin. The traditional Holi hampers consists of eco-friendly colours, tesu ka phool, chandan, herbal gulal, ittar, a variety of gujia, badam and pista mithai, thandai, et al, packed in colourful designer baskets. We'd love them, too!
HOLI COW!
Where: Holi Cow Farm, Chattarpur
When: Tomorrow, 10 am onwards
A little more flowery, a little more wet, a little more wild and a lot more happening this year. Celebrate the union of various cultures on this auspicious, masti-ful occasion. The festival has an ensemble ofu00a0 artists from Germany, Denmark and UK among others, who'd be preforming to pump up the fun. Pushing the boundaries of creativity, this festival promises a day full of music and madness where DJ MoCity and his mad cap, hip hopping minstrels would get the maddening crowd whirling and winding. Go wild!
Cake it
Where: Bagels & Brownies, 14/185 Malviya Nagar, Shivalik Road
Call: 32984606
Price: Rs 550 to Rs 675
Sick and tired of the same ol' gujias you've been fed year after year? Pick up something from Bagels and Brownies, as it brings the most colourful and delicious Holi cakes.
Jhoom baraabar
Where: F Bar and Lounge, The Ashok, Chanakyapuri
When: Today, 9 pm onwards
Indian Connection and Offworld Festival UK presents 'Jhoom,' a pre-Holi bash. Jamming all night will be Lemon Tree, Abhi, Paul Bacon, Mohit and a lot of surprise acts. Party prowlers, get set.
Get tubed
Where: On SAB
When: Tomorrow, 8.30 pm
Couch potatoes, there's news.u00a0 The cast of 'Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah' celebrated the festival of colours amidst a lot of fun and excitement on the sets. The atmosphere wasu00a0 filled with colour, music and dance, as all the members of Gokuldham Society, along with their family and friends got into the spirit of this fest.Catch all the action on your idiot box!
Safe bet
Where: Kaya Skin Clinics
Price: On request
Be skin-safe this Holi, as Kaya offers its exclusive Kaya Holi Gift Pack, comprising a holistic solution to all the hazardous skin and hair problems that we fear before, during and after the festival of colours. Stock up and get ready.
Dhyan lagao
Where: A-80, South Extension-II
Ring: 9810044035
On the powerful poornima night of Holi, Dhyan Foundation, under the guidance of Yogi Ashwini is organising a special mantra chanting session.
Soul spree
Where: The Haveli Hari Ganga, Haridwar
Till: March 11
Price: Rs 10,999 to Rs 12,500 (2 nights, 3 days for a couple)
Essentially, festival of Holi means the triumph of good over evil and conquest of sensual values by spiritual values. So, how about heading to Haridwar to break all religious, linguistic and cultural barriers? The Haveli offers complete Saatvik food including the special Holi delicacies like 'Gujias' and 'Papris' as a part of Holi celebrations. Guests can watch a performance of Raas-Leela at the local market, too. This apart, private ghats ensure a personal dip in the Ganges. Holy Holi!
Face it
Where: Available at leading medical stores
Price: Rs 750 (200 ml)
Use Vichy's Purete Thermale, a one-step cleanser for all the colour on your face and neck. After cleansing, follow it up with moisturising.
Rang barse
Where: Main Lawns, Gurgaon One
When: Tomorrow, 10 am onwards
A live DJ will belt out the latest music while you can play Holi with natural colours. There's also a separate wet zone for kids. This apart, chatpata snacks and a sumptuous lunch will make your day memorable.
Holi ki Toli
Where: Delhi and Noida
When: Tomorrow
Britannia has come forward to bring joy. It is organising 'Britannia Holi ki Toli' in housing localities in Delhi and Noida. Areas like Yamuna Vihar, Rohini, Sector 62, 82 Noida will be visited. Don't forget to deck up your pad.
Colourful cause
Where: Dilli Haat, Opp INA Market, Aurbindo Marg
When: Last day today, 11 am to 8 pm
Over 2000 young adults with intellectual disabilities from different special institutions in Delhi have collectively set out to make a different to the environment. Working in the project Avacayam In Delhi, they recycle used flowers from temples and hotels into colours for Holi and natural dyes. Do 'em some goodu00a0go pick a pack.
Gourmet gulaal
Where: On NDTV Good Times
When: Tomorrow, Noon
What's Holi without an array of gourmet delights? Catch Chef Marut Sikka usher in the Holi spirit as he decides to taste authentic street food and then tries his hand at it, under the supervision of an authentic Old Delhi chaat maker. There's a lot to be shared while he makes a spicy Papri Chaat, soft Dahi Bhallas, and a must Holi special sweet, the mouth-watering Gujia. Watch the colours come together on the show Lock Stock and a Barrel of Colours.
Rangeela platters
Where: Chutney, The Metropolitan Hotel, Bangla Sahib Road
Call: 42500200
Price: Rs 750 + taxes per person
Amidst this sudden burst of warmth and colours, it's time for loads of fun and food. Vegetarians can enjoy some traditional delicacies such as aloo dholkia, kadi pakori, pindi chana with basanti chawal and puri while others can try the special navrang mahi tikka, mutton rangdar or chicken noorani curry. For dessert, there is the traditional sakurewali phirni, a must try. And for those watching their weight, there's a low cal menu too. Lekin why throw tantrums, atleast tomorrow?
