The colours used during Holi are toxic and contain a plethora of chemicals. They not only induce skin disorders like abrasion, irritation, itching but also impair vision and cause respiratory problems and even cancer.

Every year many city hospitals receive cases of minor and major eye injuryu00a0cases during Holi. Broadly, there are three categories of colours available in the market - pastes, dry powder and watercolours - all of which are hazardous. The hazard increases when these are mixed with oil and applied to the skin. The injuries caused are as follows: