In pictures: The craziest Holi toys and products you can buy online this year

Holi, the festival of colours, is almost here. This year, it begins March 28 and ends on March 29. And even though we are living through a pandemic, there is a lot of excitement, especially among children (even some grown-ups), to celebrate the day safely, have a limited gathering of some close friends and family members. As such, shopping has already started. And if you are looking to shop online, here's a list of some crazy toys and other such products that you can buy this year to make the celebration interesting. Scroll down. (Representational image/Pixabay)

Decorative buckets and holi water guns are very much in vogue this year. Look at this one, for instance. If your kid is a fan of superheroes, you can buy them something like this which they can carry along. And all they would have to do would be to pump water into the bucket from time to time, to carry on with the fun. This one is priced Rs 599 on Amazon. (Photo: Amazon.in)

These cartoon pichkaris are available in many forms and shapes. Look at this French fries-inspired one. Isn't this fun to simply look at? The mechanism is the same, in that it is a backpack that kids can carry and flaunt. This one is priced Rs 425 on Amazon. (Photo: Amazon.in)

And if your child is in a commando mode on Holi -- as they should, because we are all fighting a virus -- you can buy them this army-themed Holi water gun. It is priced at Rs 649 on Amazon. (Photo: Amazon.in)

How about these magic water balloons? We all know water balloons are an intrinsic part of the Holi festivities. With this product, you will be able to fill the balloons and secure them in 60 seconds flat. Time is of essence when you are having a balloon fight with friends. Buy this at Rs 219 on Amazon, before anyone else does. (Photo: Amazon.in)

Isn't this the cutest toy you have ever seen? It is called goggles pichkari, to protect the eyes while launching an attack, and it is priced at Rs 129 on Amazon. (Photo: Amazon.in)

Peppa Pig is a hit with kids. So this Holi, buy this water gun with high-pressure Pichkari and water tank. It is available on Amazon for Rs 379. (Photo: Amazon.in)

Also available is this balloon pumping station with 300 water balloons and a water pump! Isn't this cool? It is priced at Rs 365. (Photo: Amazon.in)

Wow! Have you seen these car-shaped Holi water guns? They are available on Amazon at Rs 425. Start collecting and gifting today. (Photo: Amazon.in)