Fagu
Purnima or Holi is known as the festival of colors and falls between February/
March. This lively festival is enjoyed by playing with colors and water.
The
day is supposed to be a celebration of the death of ‘Holika’, someone who tried
to kill Vishnu’s devotee Prahlad. She and Prahlad were both lit, but only
Holika burned to death. This could be the reason for splashing each other with
water.
Holi
marks the arrival of spring as well. Days start to get warmer and colorful
flowers bloom. Holi is celebrated on two different days.
Hilly
region of the nation celebrates the festival on the day of the full moon while
the Terai region celebrates it the next day.