Nepal celebrates Holi on two different days in the hilly regions and southern plains, with unique rituals and vibrant festivities.

Holi is celebrated by smearing each other with brightly coloured powder, dancing and feasting on traditional confectionery.

Hindus across India celebrated Holi, the festival of colors, on Friday (March 14) as they smeared colored powder at each other while dancing to upbeat songs.

Thousands in Kathmandu celebrated Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colours, with vibrant colours, music, and dance, honouring the arrival of spring and the divine love of Krishna and Radha.

Foreign tourists and Nepali revelers celebrated Holi with joy at Kathmandu Durbar Square, smearing colors, dancing to traditional drum beats, and exchanging cheerful greetings. Tourists described the atmosphere as “fantastic” and “fun-filled.