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Let us be honest about what we are up against. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a heatwave is declared in India when temperatures exceed 40\u00b0C in the plains, 30\u00b0C in hilly regions and 37\u00b0C at the coast1<\/a><\/sup>. And we all know where we are at with the heat this year. Average temperatures across the country are soaring between 30\u00b0C and 45\u00b0C in most regions2<\/a><\/sup>. This means the prep is non-negotiable, but entirely doable. But fear not, there are ways to navigate this rather sweaty situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Outdoor festivals like the Himalayan Flow Gathering 4.0<\/a>, Kasauli Rhythm & Blues Festival<\/a>, and the iconic Bir Music Festival<\/a> make for magical experiences, but the heat can make things messy really quick. And to avoid the mess-up here are 5 things you should be mindful of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50+ minimum, is the key. Apply before you leave, reapply every two hours, and please,\u00a0 don\u2019t skip your ears, the back of your neck, or the tops of your feet. A sunscreen jacket is not embarrassing. Heatstroke is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes yes, we know we all want to look good in the pictures. But guess what? You\u2019ll enjoy it better if you combine style with comfort. Opt for breathable natural fabrics like cotton or linen in light, airy silhouettes. Indian ethnic wear \u2014 kurtas, cotton co-ords, breezy palazzos \u2014 tends to hit that sweet spot beautifully.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re going to be on your toes, make sure you wear shoes or sneakers with thick soles. Pack an extra pair of socks you can change into if you start feeling icky .And carry a hat because we don\u2019t want a diva to pass out due to a sun stroke now, do we?<\/p>\n\n\n You\u2019ll be moving, standing, absorbing excitement, and losing water rapidly through sweat. Most well-organised festivals now provide hydration stations where you can refill a personal bottle, so carry one. Keep a couple of ORS sachets in your backpack or tote for a quick boost. If alcohol is available, indulge responsibly. A headache and heat is nobody\u2019s idea of a cultural experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sweating is completely natural. It is your body\u2019s built-in cooling system doing exactly what it is supposed to do. That said, feeling sticky and uncomfortable can pull you out of the moment, so a good antiperspirant deodorant stick or roll-on is worth packing. A small pack of wet wipes or a cooling face mist can also make a surprisingly big difference on a long festival day.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many outdoor festival venues now come equipped with hydration stations and mist-cooling fans. That is wonderful. But there is a particular joy in having your own personal wind machine that requires no queueing. You can go old school with a Japanese fan or buy one of those cute portable electric fans. If you are going electric, charge it fully the night before, and carry a power bank or spare batteries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n \\Indoor venues make for some cool and composed fun with festivals like the Prayatna Festival<\/a>, World Jazz Festival<\/a> and Saz-E-Bahar<\/a>. Here is how you prep for staying indoors in the heat (remember you have to get out at some point):<\/p>\n\n\n\n P.S.: Keep toilet seat covers handy and pack your toilet seat sanitizer sprays a<\/p>\n\n\n\n Somewhere between the school holidays and the EMIs, summer quietly changed its terms. The long, unhurried days dissolved into calendar invites doesn\u2019t mean that the desire for something live, something electric, something worth showing up for, never really left. It just needs a little more planning now.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n So don\u2019t think much and submit the leave application. Show up for the music, the films, the strangers who become friends by intermission. Spend your money on things that stay with you longer than a receipt. Find little bits of you in every festival you attend. That\u2019s adulting done correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want your downloadable summer festival essentials checklist?<\/strong> [Click here.<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n Found this useful? Share it with a friend who is planning their summer festival run \u2014 they will thank you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you want to read more about festivals click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click <\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a> and know more about festivals happening this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Adult summers are difficult. More so, than our childhood summers. Days spent gallivanting, making\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":22,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"[{\"id\":\"477e6425-7c2d-4ebd-a666-c493ad33225f\",\"content\":\"Source: India Meteorological Department<\\\/a>\"},{\"id\":\"1715f098-cbea-4c08-ac2a-3208b4e06df8\",\"content\":\"Source: Bajaj Finserv<\\\/a>\"}]"},"categories":[472,1,634,87],"tags":[1540,1541,1539],"blog_topic":[],"class_list":["post-18665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-culture-wire","category-festival-wire","category-guides","category-packing-list","tag-arts-culture-in-the-summer","tag-beat-the-heat","tag-summer-festivals"],"yoast_head":"\nOutdoor Venues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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