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 Memo handed to PM Oli demanding prompt grant amount to… Six police personnel rescuing pilot from danger awarded Drivers dead as two trucks collide head on NCB and Department of Passports sign MoU on crime control Road accidents in Karnali: 112 killed in a year Airplane accident has caused irreparable loss to nation: Chairman Dahal Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident5 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities6 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Why Are Boys Unexpressive?