Hyderabad Kicks Off Holi Amidst Date Uncertainty and Sales Decline
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Holi in Hyderabad: Date Confusion & Sales Dip Amid Festive Preparations
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News18•02-03-2026, 23:15
Holi in Hyderabad: Date Confusion & Sales Dip Amid Festive Preparations
•Holi celebrations begin in Hyderabad with devotion and excitement, but also confusion over exact dates.
•Shopkeepers report a nearly 50% dip in sales due to date uncertainty, calendar variations, government holiday announcements, and online competition.
•Customers are unsure whether to celebrate Holi today, tomorrow, or the day after, impacting market activity.
•Holika Dahan is expected to be observed in the evening, with color celebrations potentially shifting due to planetary timings and a possible eclipse.
•Despite business challenges, markets offer herbal gulal, natural colors, and a variety of pichkaris at reasonable prices, maintaining the festive spirit.
