Nepal President extends greetings as people in hilly regions celebrate Holi...

Key Highlights

• The celebrations formally commenced on February 7 with the erection of the chir, a 32-plus feet bamboo stick at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu.
• Colourful clothes were attached to the stick, marking the start of the festival.
• However, people celebrate the main day of Holi on the full Moon day of Falgum, a significant month in the Hindu calendar, primarily marking the transition from winter to spring.
• Monday midnight is also the last day of the election campaign in Nepal before the House of Representatives (HoR) elections on March 5.
• Candidates belonging to different political parties, including independent candidates, are seen launching their campaign in Kathmandu and elsewhere despite the festival.