The outbreak of chicken pox in Chaugale and Mulla villages for the past two months has bound the residents not to mark the Holi Celebrations this year in Kanker district.
Brijlal Narethi, a villager said despite taking precautions, the disease is spreading. Over a dozen are presently affected.
Another villager Kanhaiyalal Kurethi said the decision of not celebrating the festival of colours was taken during a meeting on Sunday..