Holi Planning

Hair splitting over Holi

In being preoccupied with the Himachal Tour beginning on March 27, what had escaped the attention of many was that Holi happens to fall on the same day. The ‘festival of colors’ is an important event in the Club calendar and has been celebrated with unusual gaiety and abandon (see posts) in the Garden. But somehow, this year we were giving it a miss – till Srichand Arora reminded us that those going on the tour would be boarding the train only late evening and that we had the entire morning to celebrate Holi.
Initiating discussions on the celebration this morning, Shekhawat and Arora invited members to voice their opinion and suggestions at making the event bigger and better than earlier years. It was estimated that no less than 50 people would take part and provision would accordingly have to be made for thandai and other refreshments – not to mention gulaal and rose petals. Somebody mentioned getting a drummer (dholaki) also, which possibly Bapu Rane could organize. The idea of having a singing session with a harmonium, however, did not find favour.
On the question of splitting the costs, some like Razia Khan suggested making personal contributions. But the predominant view was that this being a Club event, the expenses ought to be defrayed from the Club’s common fund. Shekhawat justified this further by arguing that it would be a good way to keep the Club’s account active in the bank!
Harish Wadhwa:
Well, I don't know who is arranging what, but for sure, the special green additive will be arranged by Arora-ji. Bum-bum Bhole!
Srichand Arora:
And this additive is being arranged only for you, Harish-ji. All the best!
Abhay Dhelia:
I am a resident of Oshiwara, MHADA. Every year there is a Holi programme in Lokhandwala Garden. I wanted to take part this year. From were can I buy passes?