In Nepal, Holi, the festival of colours is being celebrated in mountainous and hilly regions including capital Kathmandu today.
Holi is also known as Fagu Purnima in Nepal. Every year, the festival of Holi is celebrated with gaiety and enthusiasm; however this year’s festivity has been comparatively a sombre affair due to Covid-19 outbreak across the world.
The Government has urged people to refrain from gathering in large groups fearing the outbreak.
In Tarai region the festival of Holi will be celebrated tomorrow. President Bidya Devi Bhandari has greeted Nepali at home and abroad on the occasion Holi.