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DMTX. The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder,

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The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262930

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262932

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262933

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262935

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262936

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262949

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262950

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262951

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262952

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262953

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262961

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262962

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262963

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262964

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262965

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262968

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262969

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262970

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262971

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole 'chir' has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

ID: 262972

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in the capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, together with other colours and water at each other. Kathmandu, Nepal. 28/02/2010.

The festival of colours Holi, also known as Fagu, was celebrated in capital Kathmandu and other hilly and mountainous districts across the country with people smearing red vermilion powder, other colours and water at each other, Sunday,28/02/2010.
Nepali and foreigners were seen very busy playing with colours and water.At the evening the erected pole "chir" has fallen down, people rushes to take the colourful hanging clothes as it is symbol of luck in his/her life. The pole was be taken to the tundikhel for burning where Terai and indian people were waiting for the ashes to be taken in home.
An important festival of the Nepalis, Holi begins on the eighth day of the new moon in the month of Falgun and ends with the burning of the 'Chir', which is installed earlier, on the full moon day.
The festival revolves around a mythology of demon king Hiranya Kashyapu ordering his sister Holika to enter a fire with Pralhad, son of the demon king and a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, in her lap so that Pralhad would stop chanting the name of the God. The catch was that Holika wouldn't burn in the fire because of a boon she had received from the God.
But it so happened that the fire burned Holika whereas Pralhad remained unharmed and came out of the fire still chanting the name of the almighty.
From then onwards, the festival is celebrated by smearing colour in enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Vishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused.
Elders believe that any premonitions can be avoided if 'Tika' made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. Revelry in the form of throwing water-filled balloons at pedestrians from the upper windows of houses usually marks the festival.
Hindus in Nepal, India and around the world smear colors and exchange greetings during Holi celebrations.In the Terai districts, the festival will be observed with same or increased vigour Monday.

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