{"id":320344,"date":"2026-03-09T08:11:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/320344\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T08:11:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:11:07","slug":"inside-elizabeth-hurleys-glorious-holi-in-beautiful-india-british-star-radiates-joy-in-simple-white-kurta-pyjama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/320344\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside Elizabeth Hurley’s ‘glorious Holi in beautiful India’: British star radiates joy in simple white kurta pyjama"},"content":{"rendered":"

Holi, aka the festival of colours is traditionally a riot of vibrant pigments, but British actor Elizabeth Hurley reminded the world that sometimes the most powerful way to celebrate is by starting with a clean slate \u2013 and wearing all-white. Elizabeth has captivated fans after sharing a series of happy photos from her Holi celebrations<\/a> in India. Also read | Kate Middleton surprises internet, wears white at Holi event with India-inspired earrings that cost less than\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"ElizabethElizabeth Hurley’s pics capture the joy of Holi, and also showcase her love for India and its culture. (Instagram\/ elizabethhurley1)What did Elizabeth Hurley wear<\/p>\n

In her March 7 Instagram pictures, Elizabeth Hurley<\/a> showcases a respect for local customs while radiating pure ‘Holi joy’. Her choice to wear a simple, elegant white cotton kurta pyjama<\/a> set \u2013 paired with a white floral garland and sunglasses \u2013 demonstrates a thoughtful ‘when in Rome’ approach. By opting for the traditional silhouette, she moved beyond being a mere spectator, fully immersing herself in the authentic Indian experience. <\/p>\n

While the actor star is no stranger to high-fashion glamour, her simple white Holi look proves that the most beautiful accessory one can wear to Holi is a genuine smile and a dash of pink powder. Her fans seem to agree. \u201cThis looks amazing,\u201d a comment on her post read. Another said, \u201cSo much fun!\u201d<\/p>\n

Take a look at Elizabeth’s photos for proof:<\/p>\n

The significance of white<\/p>\n

While the goal of Holi is to end the day covered in every colour of the rainbow, the tradition of wearing white \u2014 specifically the classic kurta pyjama \u2014 is a significant cultural staple. White serves as a literal blank canvas, allowing the pinks, yellows, and greens of the gulal (powdered colour) to pop with maximum intensity. Historically, white symbolises beginnings, purity, and peace<\/a>, providing a serene contrast to the festival’s playful chaos.<\/p>\n

A ‘glorious time’ in India<\/p>\n

The shared images capture Elizabeth in a state of unbridled happiness \u2013 from tossing handfuls of rose petals into the air to posing on flower-adorned swings. In her Instagram caption, the actor expressed her affection for the country, writing: “Happy Holi! What a glorious time to be in beautiful India with some of my favourite people in the world.” <\/p>\n

The images feature her alongside friends and family \u2014 all sporting the ‘Holi glow’ of pink-stained hair and faces. The setting, decorated with marigold garlands and vibrant drapes, provided a stunning backdrop for what Elizabeth clearly considers a highlight of her travels.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth\u2019s post comes just days after Kate Middleton made headlines for her own nod to Indian culture, sporting a white ensemble and India-inspired earrings at a Holi event in the UK.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Holi, aka the festival of colours is traditionally a riot of vibrant pigments, but British actor Elizabeth Hurley…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":320345,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[430,22030,156,173226,165365,173225,173227,173224,111,139,69],"class_list":{"0":"post-320344","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-celebrities","8":"tag-celebrities","9":"tag-elizabeth-hurley","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-festival-of-colours","12":"tag-holi","13":"tag-indian-culture","14":"tag-inside-elizabeth-hurley-glorious-holi-in-beautiful-india-radiates-joy-traditional-white-kurta-pyjama-look-british-star","15":"tag-kurta-pyjama","16":"tag-new-zealand","17":"tag-newzealand","18":"tag-nz"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320344","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=320344"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320344\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/320345"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=320344"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=320344"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=320344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}