POKHARA, March 9: In the previous years, tourism entrepreneurs of Pokhara used to gather together for grand Holi celebration. Lakeside, the main tourist hub used to be vibrant with Holi colors.

KATHMANDU, March 9: Normally, people observe Holi, the festival of colors, with fanfare in the mountainous and hilly regions of the country.

Chemicals colors are the worst things about this otherwise fun and enjoyable festival. These chemicals often stay in your skin, and leave it irritated, red, and even inflamed. It causes breakouts, sometimes permanently scarring your skin, even when you have managed to get most of the color off after the festival.

KATHMANDU, March 5: District Administration Office, Kathmandu urged the people not to organize or join in public celebrations including Holi to prevent the spread of coronavirus.