Public Holiday
Nepal
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
Nepal
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 2017
Monday 13 March 2017
3509 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Sat, 11 Mar - Mon, 13 Mar 2017
About
Held on Phalguna Purnima, with Holika Dahan the night before.
Significance
Marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of devotion, through the story of Prahlad and Holika, and celebrates the love of Radha and Krishna.
How it is celebrated
- Holika Dahan bonfire on the eve
- Playing with colours and water
- Gujiya, thandai and festive meals
- Lathmar Holi in Barsana and Nandgaon