गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Holi festival begins formally in Mithilanchal Nepal Holi festival begins formally in Mithilanchal KathmanduPati March 18, 2024 File Photo JALESHWOR- The Holi festival has formally started in the Mithila region from today. Holi begins officially in the region with Lord Ram and Mata Janaki symbolically playing Holi in Kanchanavan of Bhangaha Municipality-9. Holi officially starts in the Mithila region after sadhus, saints and Mahatmas paint the idols of Lord Ram and Mother Sita red, as part of the 15-day Madhyamik Parikrama at Kanchanavan of Mahottari. All the pilgrims of the Madhyamil Praikrama including monks, saints and mahatmas who arrived at Bhangaha Municipality-9 Kanchanavan on the seventh day painted the idols of Lord Ram and Mother Sita this morning with red colour. With the start of Holi festival now Holi songs will be sung, satirical poems recited and plays will be shown, especially during the evenings in villages across the region. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Home Ministry issues nine-point directive for administrative reforms Government focuses on good governance, prosperity: Minister Khanal PM Shah discusses with CMs to resolve complexities of federalism… KMC, Nepal Police to collaborate for road, urban safety Minister Shrestha directs for structural reform in energy sector German Ambassador Volz pays courtesy call on Minister Khanal Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident3 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane4 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election5 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on Home Minister Aryal8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Police make a woman public in connection to Gongabu murder case Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen