Phagu Purnima celebrations begin with ‘chir’ installation
Summary
The Phagu Purnima or Holi festival began in Basantapur, Kathmandu, with the traditional installation of the chir wooden pole, marking the start of the festivities.
Key Points
- Phagu Purnima, also known as Holi, started with the chir installation at Basantapur, Kathmandu.
- The chir is a wooden pole decorated with colorful cloth strips symbolizing the festival's commencement.
- People gather pieces of cloth from the chir after Holi, believing it brings good luck.
- The festival is observed on March 2 in hilly areas including Kathmandu Valley and on March 3 in Tarai/Madhesh regions.
