People smeared with colored powder are pictured during a celebration of the Holi Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 2, 2026. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)
KATHMANDU, March 2 (Xinhua) -- Holi, also known as the festival of colors, is one of the most popular festivals in Nepal. It takes place on the full moon day in the Nepali Fagu month and lasts for two days. This festival is being celebrated on Monday and Tuesday this year in the country. During this festival, Nepalese and foreign tourists will throw dry powder and colored water at each other to express their sincere blessings and good wishes.
People smeared with colored powder are pictured during a celebration of the Holi Festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, on March 2, 2026. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)People smeared with colored powder are pictured during a celebration of the Holi Festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, on March 2, 2026. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)People smeared with colored powder are pictured during a celebration of the Holi Festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, on March 2, 2026. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)A woman smeared with colored powder is pictured during a celebration of the Holi Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 2, 2026. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)A girl and a woman smeared with colored powder are pictured during a celebration of the Holi Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 2, 2026. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua)■
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