Frequently Asked Questions.

The campaign is written “Ek Mutthi Gulal”. The same initiative also appears as Ek Muthi Gulal, Ek Mutthi Gulaal and Ek Muthi Gulaal in different places; all of them refer to this campaign.

It is a citizens' initiative run from Raipur, Chhattisgarh by a team of volunteers. It is not an official programme, and you can always reach a real person through our contact page.

No. Ek Mutthi Gulal is a citizens' initiative. It is not an official programme of the Indian Armed Forces or the Government of India unless stated otherwise on this website.

Holi 2027 falls on Monday, 22 March 2027, with Holika Dahan on 21 March. The finale with soldiers is planned for Holi day; campaign dates are announced as they are confirmed.

Gulal is the simplest symbol of Holi and of togetherness. Our soldiers stand far from home for the festival, so a fistful of gulal is one way for every Indian to say: we remember you.

It is neither. Ek Mutthi Gulal is a non-political, non-religious citizens' initiative about gratitude and unity, and it is open to people of every faith and background.

Yes. Taking part is free. We never ask for money, bank details or OTPs on this website or by call.

Collection points in malls, societies, schools, colleges, corporate parks and airports will be listed on the Collection Points page as they are confirmed.

It helps, but it is not compulsory. Bring a fistful if you can; where you cannot, take the pledge and we will guide you to the nearest drop point.

We encourage organic, skin-safe and eco-friendly gulal. Do a small skin test first, avoid the eyes and mouth, and keep colours away from infants and anyone with allergies.

Yes, with a parent or guardian. A child is anyone under 18, so an adult must submit the form on their behalf and give consent for them.

Yes. Register your school or college on the Participate page and our team will help you organise a campus collection and, where it fits, an awareness session.

Yes. Housing societies and resident groups can host a collection box at the gate or clubhouse; register on the Participate page and we will help you set it up.

Yes. Companies, NGOs and other groups can run a workplace drive, host a kiosk or align the effort with CSR goals. Register your organisation to begin.

Yes. Tick “I would like to volunteer” when you take the pledge and our team will reach out with ways to help in your city.

Yes. When you take the pledge you can write a short message for our jawans. Many of these messages travel with the gulal to the borders.

We cannot promise that a particular fistful or message reaches a particular person. All the gulal is gathered and carried together as part of the campaign.

No. There is no fee, no payment and no purchase of any kind. Ek Mutthi Gulal never asks for money, bank details or OTPs.

There are seven: Presenting, Supporting, Traveling, Accommodation, In-Kind, Media and Event sponsorship. See the Sponsors page for what each category covers.

Write to contact@ekmutthigulal.in or use the contact form and mark it as a media enquiry. Our team will get back to you and can share our press kit.

We never ask for money, bank details or OTPs. Collection points are listed only on our Collection Points page; if you are unsure, contact us before handing anything over.