Nepal is currently celebrating its annual festival Holi- The Festival of Colors.<\/em><\/p>\n The week-long festival began on March 14, 2018 with the traditional procedure of installing a chir (a bamboo pole) at the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square of Basantapur, Kathmandu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Continuing from then, the annual festival has finally reached its final (main) day of celebrations i.e. March 20, 2019.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While hilly regions of the country celebrate on March 20, 2019, Terai region celebrates it on March 21, 2019.<\/p>\n On this special day named after demoness Holika, people from all walks of life play with colors and water as a mark of leaving negative thoughts in mind and bringing in new happiness.<\/p>\n Hindu devotees perform special prayers, cook delicious foods and share the same with their family, friends and relatives around.<\/p>\n Also known as Fagu Purnima, the Holi festival marks the beginning of spring season in Nepal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n