Celebrating Holi Festival, Bhaktapur

Nepalese old man celebrating Holi festival with foreign tourist at Bhaktapur, Nepal 2017.

Holi festival, also known as Phagu Purnima, is a famous Hindu festival celebrated in various parts of Nepal, including Kathmandu and the Terai region. Usually, it falls in February or March and is celebrated on the day of the full moon (Purnima) of the Hindu month of Falgun.
At the festival, people gather to throw colored powder and water at each other, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the arrival of spring. It’s a fun occasion for people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate and have fun.
Overall, the Holi Festival is a vibrant and exciting event in Nepal that brings people together in a spirit of joy, unity, and friendship.