In Nepal, Holi is predominantly celebrated on ‘Purnima’. However, in the southern area known as the ‘terai belt’, locals observe Holi the day after, designating it as their primary festival day. The festival is celebrated not just throughout Nepal and India but also by various Hindu communities worldwide.

Thousands celebrated the Hindu Holi festival in Kathmandu on Thursday, dancing to festive music, drumming and smearing each other with red, green, blue and pink powder.

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