Chir: Stories behind the tall pillar that heralds the spring festival of Holi in Kathmandu

This morning, some hundred people gathered at Basantapur to erect a bamboo pole, named Chir, to mark the beginning of the annual festival of Holi/Phagu Poornima. The post Chir: Stories behind the tall pillar that heralds the spring festival of Holi in Kathmandu appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

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Foreign tourists join Holi celebrations in Thamel

KATHMANDU, MARCH 24: Foreign tourists celebrated the Holi festival enthusiastically in Thamel, the major tourist hub in the federal capital Kathmandu and other heritage sites here today. The foreign visitors who have been here since the arrival of the Spring Season joined the Holi celebrations with much fanfare. The foreign guests were seen since early […] The post Foreign tourists join Holi celebrations in Thamel appeared first on Aarthiknews:: A leading business & economic news portal from Nepal.

IN PICS: Holi celebration in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: Holi festival is being celebrated with a huge fanfare in the hilly region of Nepal today.  Here are some pictures taken by Ratopati Photojournalist Subhash Shrestha:

3,000 Security Personnel being deputed in KTM Valley in view of Holi

KATHMANDU, MARCH 24: The District Police Range, Kathmandu,  is strengthening security in the Kathmandu Valley to make the festival of Holi today safe and disciplined.    A total of 3,000 security personnel are being deputed to prevent any untoward incidents during the occasion. A spokesperson for the District Police Range Kathmandu, Superintendent of Police Navaraj Adhikari, […] The post 3,000 Security Personnel being deputed in KTM Valley in view of Holi appeared first on Aarthiknews:: A leading business & economic news portal from Nepal.

Holi in Kathmandu (Photos)

KATHMANDU, March 6: Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal across Nepal and other parts of the world. The festival marks the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil. Here are some pictures taken by Ratopati photojournalist:

Kathmandu Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott organising Holi celebrations

Fairfield by Marriott and Kathmandu Marriott are celebrating Holi, the festival of colours, by offering special deals to their patrons. The post Kathmandu Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott organising Holi celebrations appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Holi reveller dies after falling off a house roof in Kathmandu

A woman fell off the roof of a house in the northern outskirts of Kathmandu on Thursday while celebrating the Holi festival. Later, she died during treatment. The post Holi reveller dies after falling off a house roof in Kathmandu appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.

Metropolitan Traffic Police deployed for Holi

More than 1300 traffic police officers in all three districts of Kathmandu Valley have been mobilized for Holi.

Metropolitan Traffic Police deployed for Holi

More than 1300 traffic police officers in all three districts of Kathmandu Valley have been mobilized for Holi.

Metropolitan Traffic Police deployed for Holi

More than 1300 traffic police officers in all three districts of Kathmandu Valley have been mobilized for Holi.