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Thousands in Kathmandu celebrated Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colours, with vibrant colours, music, and dance, honouring the arrival of spring and the divine love of Krishna and Radha.
Thousands gathered in Kathmandu on Thursday to celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi, dancing to festive music, drumming, and smearing each other with vibrant colours.
Known as the festival of colours, Holi marks the arrival of spring in Nepal, India, and other South Asian countries.
The celebration honours the divine love between the Hindu god Krishna and his consort Radha, symbolising rebirth and renewal.
The festival, also called Faghu in Nepal, was joined by foreign tourists trekking the Himalayas.