Holi festival, also known as Holika, is the colourful Hindu festival celebrated on Falgun Purnima, the Full Moon day in Falgun Month. In 2018, Holi festival date is March 1.
Phalgun Purnima or Holi festival is celebrated as Phagu in Nepal.
Dhulandi Holi or Dulandi Holi or Dhuleti Holi, Lathmar Holi, Vasantotsavam or Basantotsav, Dol Jatra or Dol Purnima, Phagwa, Shimga, Ukkuli or Manjal Kuli, Rangoli, Rangula Panduga are some regional names of Holi.
Why we would celebrate holi, why it called as holika