Fagun Purnima

Another festival in our list of the most famous festivals in Nepal is Fagun Purnima. The word Fagun Purnima, popularly known as Holi, is derived from the name of the fabled demon Holika. Holi, like many other Nepalese celebrations, has a relation to Hindu mythology. It begins the triumph of good over evil. According to mythology, Prahalad, a little boy, was a follower of Lord Bishnu, whom his father, demon king Mahisasur, deemed a fatal adversary. In a fit of wrath, the demon king directed his sister Holika, who possessed fire immunity, to murder his own son. Then there was Holika, who sat on fire with Prahalad, but she was the one who died in the flames while the boy survived.

People play Holi, a festival of colors, pleasure, and happiness, to commemorate the miracle. Holi is a Hindu festival that takes place in late February or early March. Holi has been increasingly popular among travelers in recent years.