“The Nepal Police has put efforts to raise public awareness through various ways,” Bohara said. “Additionally, the younger generation appears to be more cultured in this regard, which is why the practice of throwing lolas or applying colours without consent has declined during Holi.”

Nepal celebrates Holi on two different days in the hilly regions and southern plains, with unique rituals and vibrant festivities.

Kathmandu's Durbar Square becomes a vibrant hub during Holi, a celebration of colors and cultural heritage, drawing both locals and tourists. The festival marks the triumph of good over evil through centuries-old traditions interwoven with Hindu mythology,

Security has been beefed up in Kathmandu Valley in view of Holi festival. Chief of Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, Senior Superintendent of Police Binod Ghimire, shared that traffic checking campaign has been accelerated in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts of the Valley from this morning.

KATHMANDU, March 13: Kathmandu police have detained 55 individuals for allegedly engaging in unruly activities during Holi celebrations. According to SP and spokesperson Apil Raj Bohora of Kathmandu Police Range, the arrests were made from various locations across the city. Among those detained, 52 are men and three are women.

Hindus across India celebrated Holi, the festival of colors, on Friday (March 14) as they smeared colored powder at each other while dancing to upbeat songs.

Foreign tourists and Nepali revelers celebrated Holi with joy at Kathmandu Durbar Square, smearing colors, dancing to traditional drum beats, and exchanging cheerful greetings. Tourists described the atmosphere as “fantastic” and “fun-filled.

Holi is celebrated by smearing each other with brightly coloured powder, dancing and feasting on traditional confectionery.