Awareness campaigns about eco-friendly colours and water conservation during Holi took root a couple of years ago. Now, they have borne fruit with numerous places holding festive dos highlighting the need to save trees, respect nature, use eco-friendly colours, and save water rather than throw buckets simply for a lark.

For those celebrating on the ground, though, remember that caution is the overriding theme of this festival. While celebrating, show consideration not only towards fellow revellers but also passers-by, idlers, those taking ailing people to medical facilities and senior citizens stepping out, 
and others.