Splendor of Holi begins after installation of Chir in Basantapur
Summary
The Holi festival celebrations have commenced in Kathmandu with the installation of the colorful Chir near Kumari Ghar and Gaddi Baithak in Basantapur, marking the arrival of spring and the start of eight days of festivities.
Key Points
- The festival of Holi started in Kathmandu with the installation of the Chir near Kumari Ghar and Gaddi Baithak in Basantapur.
- Members of the Dhalasikw Manandhar Sana: Goo Khal install the Chir as a traditional practice on Ashtami of Falgun month.
- The Chir installation symbolises the arrival of spring in Nepal.
- Holi is celebrated over eight days from Ashtami to Poornima, uniting people of all castes and creeds.
- The main Holi day, Phagu Poornima, falls on the coming Monday for hilly districts, with Tarai districts celebrating the next day.
