PREVIEW

A general view of the ceremonial Chira after its installation at Basantapur Durbar Square, marking the beginning of Phagu Purnima, or Holi, the festival of colors. The Chira, a wooden pole adorned with colorful strips of cloth, symbolizes the start of Holi celebrations, which were traditionally observed for eight days but are now primarily celebrated on the full moon day of the Nepali month of Falgun.