Fagu Purnima (Feb/March)

is also known as Holi is the festival of color. It is observed for eight days just before the full moon of Phalgun and during this time people includes in color throwing at each other. This festival does not have any religious flavor as it is practiced in the hills of Nepal. Nevertheless, the festival is always heralded by the striking of wooden pole with colorful streamers beside the old Royal Place at Basantapur by the arrangements of the Government Religious Endowment Office.