'Holi hai!' It’s time for 'rang barse' again in Bangalore

Yes, yes, you hate Holi. Just think of all the mess in the house, all the scrubbing and cleaning to be done — and not just on the floor and furniture. But what if you can head out this Holi, making sure the homestead remains pristine? As for yourself, if there are pools and sprinklers handy, Holi can become the perfect way to welcome summer.

All day Holi bash
With a 2000 sq ft dance floor, 50,000 litres of water sprinkling away, unlimited Indian eats and beer, eco-friendly colours, a DJ playing bouncy music and a live screening of the India vs West Indies World Cup match for those who can’t keep away from the cricket, this is the biggest Holi party in town that starts at 10 in the morning and goes on for seven scintillating hours.
Where: Princess Academy, Gayatri Vihar, Palace Grounds When:  Sunday March 20, 10am to 5pm entry: Rs1250 (for couples), Rs750 (for stag entries) contact: 080-65960362, 080-23611322

Colour of music: Holi night party
DJ Shreyas and DJ Raghu will be playing hip-hop, house and Bollywood’s hottest tracks to help you celebrate Holi with some foot-thumping music. Also on offer are inventive cocktails and special Holi food.
Where: Zeus Sports Bar, 174-175, Manohar Crest, 2nd floor (above Health & Glow), Brigade Road When: Saturday March 19, 8pm contact: 9620681626

Holi mela and poolside party
The Zuri, Whitefield recreates a traditional Holi mela with chaat and jalebi counters and all the ingredients of a rocking Holi poolside party: dholaks, pichakris, gulal, thandai and rain showers. Zuri’s Chef Prem Singh will set up special live counters serving sumptuous north Indian dishes straight from the streets of Mathura. Fun family games and lucky draws promise to add to the fun.
Where: The Zuri, Whitefield Road, Rajpalya Hoodi, Whitefield
When: Sunday March 20, starting 10am Contact: 080-22342338

Holi Festival
Enjoy a heady mix of fabulous music, mouth watering treats, lavish gujiyas and bright colours. There’s a rain dance floor, thandai counters, a dance performance by a traditional dance troupe, open pottery making. live nagada performance, water games with pistols, showers and tubs and a Bollywood DJ!
Where: The Lalit Ashok, High Grounds, Kumara Krupa Road When: Sunday March 20, 11am to 5pm entry: Rs1200 per person (inclusive of unlimited food and beverages)