Holi, or the fagu purnima, formally began today with the erection of chir -a ceremonial bamboo pole with tiers of colorful fabric- in Kathmandu's Basantapur Durbar Square.
To kick off the event, the historical Nepal Army's Sardul Jung Gulma, also known as Gurujyu's Paltan, marked their presence. Chir is a symbolic image of the festival's start. However, the main celebration of Holi will be on March 24 in the hilly districts and on March 25 in the Tarai.
The ceremony concludes with the formal demolishment of the chir.
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