Holi or the Phagu Poornima, the festival of colours, is a time of joy and gaiety. It is celebrated for eight days just before the full moon of the month of Phalgun (full moon day of March-April), during which time the public indulges in throwing powdered pigments at each other. The festival is always heralded by the raising of a wooden pole, known as Chir, festooned with colourful streamers beside the old royal palace at Basantapur (the Kathmandu Durbar Square). The Holi festival, organized under the supervision of the Guthi office and the Religious Endowments of Government, is a time of celebration that spreads joy and gaiety all over the country. It culminates with the burning of the pole on the night preceding the Phalgun full moon, the full moon day of Phalgun.
In the Newari Buddhist communities of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, there are different beliefs and practices. In Kathmandu, it is known by ‘Guhuru Nyayekegu’, and on this day the devotees take part in the chariot procession of the statue of Chakramanshila around Thamel, Indrachowk, Banggemuda and back to the Temple. This procession is a vibrant and lively event, with the devotees singing and dancing along the route. On occasion, they also display and take in procession the precious four books of Pragyaparamita written by Maha Manjushree, in gold and silver, while spending some time in Bikramshila Mahabihar in Thamel. In Bhaktapur, it is celebrated as the holy sexual act of Bimsen and Droupati. In some places, the Holi is celebrated relating to the Hindu God Krishna, and in others, it is celebrated with the Prahalad. In general, it is a colourful festival celebrated by all ages and religions at the beginning of springtime. Consider coinciding with one of your trips to Nepal to enjoy the atmosphere.
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