KATHMANDU, March 3: Holi, the festival of colors in Nepal, began on Tuesday as locals of Kathmandu completed the tradition of erecting a lingo (bamboo pole) covered with 'Chir' (pieces of different colors cloths) at the Basantapur Durbar Square.
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Holi is celebrated by playing with colors, water and music. People in hilly districts of Nepal will observe Holi on March 9 while people in Tarai will celebrate it next day.
The Chir was erected at 7:15 am according to the auspicious time as set by Nepal Calendar Determination Committee.
