Indore Forest Dept. Herbal Gulal Crisis 2026: Production Scaled Down | Tina Khatri Forest Produce Update: Limited Stock Alert Indore forest dept scales down herbal gulal production By TINA KHATRI | INDORE | March 1, 2026 With Holi falling in the first week of March this year, the blooming of Palash flowers in the forests has been delayed, leading to a significant drop in herbal gulal production in the Choral Range . 📍 Where to Buy? Location: Indore Forest Division Office, Navratna Bagh Availability: Starting Monday until Rang Panchami ⚠️ Only 1,000 packets available nationwide this year! Typically, the department produces between 20 to 25 kilograms of natural color annually. However, this year, the target has been reduced to just 1,000 packets due to the limited availability of properly dried ...