Chila (month)

The major event that occurs during this month is Holi, the festival of colors, which begins on the 8th day of the bright fortnight and climaxes on the full moon day.

The Chir, a pole surmounted by an umbrella-like structure decorated with strips of colorful cloth, is erected at Kathmandu Durbar Square to announce the festival.

The chariot procession of Nālā Karunamaya is held on the 3rd day.

[2] The festival of Pahan Charhe, one of the most important religious celebrations in Kathmandu, starts on the 14th day of the dark fortnight.

Ghode Jātrā, the horse racing festival, is held the next day at the open ground of Tundikhel.