Holi Celebration with Singer, journalist and actress Komal Oli

Komal Oli known as Singer, journalist and actress. Holi is a two day festival which starts on the Purnima (Full Moon day) falling in the Bikram Sambat Hindu Calendarmonth of Falgun which falls somewhere between end of February and Mid of March in the Gregorian Calendar.Fagu Poornima or the festival of colors is being celebrated with much fanfare in hilly areas, including the capital city, on Tyesday, while Wednesday in Terai region. The Fagu Poornima celebration begins with a Holika dahan or making a bonfire commemorating the death of Holika on the eve of Holi, the symbol of triumph of good over evil. The next day, people enjoy smearing one another with different colors including abir or red vermilion powder. 
 From then onwards, the festival also known as Holi is celebrated by smearing colour with enjoyment. There is also a saying that Lord Bishnu had told Holika that the boon she had received would be meaningless if it was misused. Senior people believe that any premonitions can be avoided if "Tika" made from the ashes of the 'Chir' is put on one's forehead or kept in the house. The festival of Fagu or Holi is a government holiday.