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This image was taken during Holi festival in Kolkata, INDIA.Holi is a vibrant festival of colours, but the chemical-laden colours used can pose a threat to peoples health. They often contain harmful chemicals such as lead, mercury, chromium, cadmium, and asbestos.Chemicals in Holi colours can lead to many harmful effects on health from skin issues, eye problems to respiratory troubles and increase regional air pollution.Therefore, more importance is being given to the use of herbal color powder in the festival of Holi, India. Organic Holi Gulal Colors made from natural and edible materials such as maize, saffron, turmeric, marigold, rose, beet, neem, spinach, spirulina, food based colors.It is 100% natural, eco- and skin-friendly.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: KOLKATA, India
Camera: NIKON D5600
Copyright: © SUSOVAN CHAKRABORTY