Kathmandu, 28 March: Holi, the festival of colours, is being observed in hilly areas including the capital city, today and tomorrow in the Tarai.
The festival, also called spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The first day of the festival is called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan and the second day Dhuleti or Holi. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, the symbol of triumph of good over evil, is marked by lighting a bonfire, and performing a special Puja to burn evil spirits.
The next day, people enjoy smearing one another with different colours including Abir or red vermilion powder. However, this year coronavirus fear has taken its toll on the festival as the government has requested Holi celebrators to take cautions and safety measures in celebrating the festival in view of the coronavirus. Among various cultural festivals celebrated in Nepal, the Fagu Poornima carries its own specialty and significance. People from old to young age enjoy the festival with enthusiasm.
People’s News Monitoring Service
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