Jai Mata Di Self-Help Group prepares herbal gulal for safe Holi celebrations
Raipur |
01-Mar-2024
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Utilizes vegetables, herbs, and flowers for herbal gulal production
Raipur : As Holi, the vibrant festival of colours, approaches, members of the Jai Mata Di self-help group are gearing up by preparing herbal gulal. Utilizing natural ingredients including vegetables, herbs, and flowers, their goal is to promote a safe and eco-friendly celebration. The herbal gulal, prepared by the women Self-Help Group (SHG) associated with the village Dokarpali Bihaan in Mahasamund district, is free from chemicals and has no side effects on the skin.
Group member Smt. Chitrarekha Diwan stated that last year, the women produced 80 kg of herbal gulal during Holi, generating an income of Rs 30,000 to 40,000 for the group. With significant demand for gulal in the market during the festival, herbal gulal packets priced at Rs 10, Rs 20, and Rs 50 are swiftly sold. The process involves using all-natural ingredients like spinach, Lal Bhaji, turmeric, herbs, and flowers.
In addition, leftover petals from flower markets and flowers offered in temples are utilized. These petals are dried and then ground in the processing unit to create gulal. Varieties such as rose, marigold, beetroot, turmeric, mango, and green guava leaves are processed. This season, nearly 60 kg of gulal has been prepared, with half of the quantity already sold. The gulal is available in various colors including green, pink, yellow, and saffron, she said.
