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

Holi, the Hindu festival of colour, is celebrated around the world, marked by raucous parties where people throw and smear coloured powder on each other.The festival, the celebrations for which begin on March 14 in many parts of India,

INDIA (AP) — Millions of Indians on Friday celebrated the Hindu festival of Holi, dancing to festive music, exchanging food and drink, and smearing each other with red, green, blue and pink powder, turning the air into a joyful kaleidoscope of color.

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

“The Nepal Police has put efforts to raise public awareness through various ways,” Bohara said. “Additionally, the younger generation appears to be more cultured in this regard, which is why the practice of throwing lolas or applying colours without consent has declined during Holi.”

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

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

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