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KATHMANDU: Holi, the festival of colors, is being celebrated in hilly areas of the country with great fanfare and rejoicing on Monday.
The festival is celebrated on the full moon day of March to mark the victory of good over evil. It is the day to have fun and play with other people by throwing colored water and powder at each other.
Bastantapur, at the heart of Kathmandu, hosts one of the most colorful Holi celebrations in the country. Beneath centuries-old temples and palace windows, people gather with water balloons and colored powder. They sing, dance, and make merry.
Published On: 02 Mar 2026
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