Waterless Holi
Indians campaign for a waterless holiday, in solidarity with drought-stricken regions.
Indian Hindu devotees participate in rituals for the Lathmar Holi festival at the Nandji Temple in Nandgaon on March 22, 2013. Lathmar Holi is a local celebration that takes place well before the national Holi day on March 27. AFP PHOTO/ Sanjay Kanojia
To promote conservation, Indian campaigners are urging that the water be taken out of the traditional Festival of Colours. The celebration, also called Holi, typically includes the throwing of brightly colored powders and water as part of reenactment of the stories of deities. Indian bloggers, journalists and celebrities are campaigning for waterless Holi celebrations in their drought-stricken country.
Published On 26 Mar 2013