Health Benefits Of Holi

 Holi, the festival of colours, is just around the corner. It is one of the major festivals of India. It is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the country. You must have often read and heard about the damage to health during the Holi due to the colours used in Holi and harmful effects on health by food and drink during the celebration of this festival. But do you know that the festival of Holi has numerous benefits for our health? You may be wondering how can play Holi be beneficial to our health? Here are I am going to tell you about such health benefits of Holi, I am sure after knowing them, you will play this Holi with more enthusiasm.

Holika Dahan

Holi is also connected as the symbol of the victory of good over evil. One day before Holi, people conduct a ritual called ‘Holika Dahan’, a bonfire the night before the day of Dulhendi.  The festival of Holi takes place in a season when many types of bacteria are growing rapidly in the environment. There is a tradition of walking around the bonfire in Holika Dahan. Experts believe that by doing this and burning Holika everywhere, the bacteria present in the body along with the environment die. It gives us protection from many diseases. The heat from the bonfire cleanses the body after killing the bacteria.

In the southern regions of India, people put the remaining ash ( Vibhuti ) of the Holika Dahan, on their forehead and mix it Chandan and young leaves and flowers of the mango tree and consume it to promote good health.

Effects of the colours

 Can you imagine a world without colours? I know it’s impossible to get your mind around it. We see colours in everything and they have been a fascinating part of our lives. The festival of Holi has so much fun because of the different colours we are used during Holi.

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Colours are connected to our psychology. Immersed in the vibrant colours of Holi, our mind and body experience innumerable benefits from it.  Even colour therapy has gained some popularity over the years. According to the experts, red and bright colours stimulate the heartbeat and breathing. On the other hand, yellow and blue colours not only make us feel happy, but they are also helpful in calming our senses. But stay away from synthetic colours as they have only negative effects on the human body. Stay aware of this and enjoy your Holi.

Use of Natural Colors

The colours are an integral part of Holi and our life too. They are the carriers of joy and laughter and the most important aspect of the festival Holi. There are so many different types of colours are available in the market to play Holi, but earlier people used to prepare natural colours at home using flowers and other natural substances. Traditionally, Holi colours are made with a mixture of hibiscus flowers, rosemary leaves, saffron, sandalwood, turmeric, test etc. These natural dyes are not only good for your skin, hair and eyes, and they are also helpful in sloughing off dead skin. These medicines are mentioned in Ayurveda to improve the complexion of the skin.

Foods of Holi

Holi is known for its cold and soft drinks. Famous Holi drinks like thandai and kanji not only cool the body and mind but are also considered to be an excellent source of antioxidants. Almonds, milk, melon seeds, fennel seeds and rose petals are used in the delicious thandai. All these substances are rich in nutrients and fibre.

Holi is the time to gorge on mouth-watering delicacies. Like any Indian festival, Holi also comes loaded with its signature delicacies like Gujiya, Malpua, Dahi Bhalla, Namak Pare, mathri and so on. These are some traditional Holi delicacies you have to try this time around if you have not already.

Improves Mental Health

The tradition of the Holi is that even the enemies become friends on Holi and if there any feeling of hardship is present in any relation, they forget it. Holi helps to bring society together and strengthen the unity of our country. In the festival of Holi people forget the difference between rich and poor and everybody celebrates the festival together with a spirit of brotherhood. In the evening people visit friends and relatives and greet each other. Meeting and playing with our friends creates an environment of opening up. Social gatherings bring out joy and playfulness in us. This helps in reviving relationships and strengthening emotional bonds between people. It reduces the stress of people. Thus, Holi is a stress reliever festival that promotes good mental health and makes the season more enjoyable.

You Feel More Energetic

This is the beauty of festivals that fill our monotonous life with joy. The festival of Holi is not an exception. To celebrate Holi well and cheerful, we need to do many preparations like buying puja items, colours, preparing Holi delicacies like Gujiya, kanji, mathri, sweets and so on. The merry environment demands a lot of physical movement and helps in reinvigorating the human body during Holi. We start preparing for them many days in advance. These activities keep us fresh and active, which in general keeps the body and mind healthy. Also when your body is tired, a good sleep after all the activity makes you ready for the next morning.

Holi is the season of joy and harmony. I wish everyone a happy and prosperous Holi. This Holi, play, have fun and be careful. Stay happy and enjoy.

 

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