Lakhs of people gathered at Basantpur Durbar Square to celebrate Holi in Kathmandu

Lakhs of people gathered at Basantpur Durbar Square to celebrate  Holi in  Kathmandu.

Holi festival indicates the start of spring in  Nepal. Holi festival is Fagu Purnima. Nepalese celebrate Holi in Falgun month (Feb-March) i.e. 11th month of Nepali calendar on day of full moon. Holi, also known as “Phagu Purnima,” has become one of the most loved festivals in the Nepalese community.