Locals celebrating Holi on the premise of Janaki Mandir, Janakpur, Nepal (2015) Holi, also known as Phagu Purnima, along with many other Hindu festivals, is celebrated in Nepal as a national festival . Janaki Mandir (Nepali: जानकी मन्दिर) is a Hindu temple in Janakpurdham, Nepal, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Sita. It is an example of Koiri Hindu architecture. Holi, a deeply rooted Hindu festival, marks spring’s joyous arrival and winter’s end. Celebrated across Nepal, India, and parts of Asia and Europe, the vibrant tapestry of joy unites communities. The festivities begin with Holika Dahan, an evening bonfire symbolizing the burning away of negativity. The main attraction of Janakpur, and the place around which the town’s life revolves, is the ornate Janaki Mandir (temple), built in 1911 and completely unlike anything else in Nepal. Built in neo-Rajput style, it resembles a Rajasthani palace, of the type found in Udaipur or Jaipur in India. The Janaki Mandir is an examplar of Hindu-Koiri Nepali architecture having a stunning white facade. The 3 storied temple is built entirely of stones and marbles, while the 60 rooms inside are adorned with Nepali flag, engravings, paintings, beautiful lattice windows and turrets. I n 2007, Janaki Jathar Naralkar played Holi for the last time. She was in Class 11, and after thoroughly enjoying the festival with her friends, she returned home with colour smeared all over her face and body. However, in just about an hour, her skin started itching. Then, they perform the Holika Dahan ritual at Janaki Temple, lighting a bonfire to celebrate the burning of the demoness, Holika. On the morning of the full moon, the fifteen-day religious journey is completed by circumambulating the inside of Janakpur, which is called Antargriha Parikrama. Holika Dahan is a Hindu festival celebrated annually on the night before the festival of colours, Holi. It is also known as Chhoti Holi. The festival is celebrated on the Purnima Tithi or full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which usually falls in February or March. He added that 40 kgs chilli powder and 400 kg of coloured chips were seized from Kavya Traders in Salarpur Banghel while 104 tins of palm oil were found without proper documentation at Janaki Holi is an ancient Hindu festival that is meant to express the pure joy of the triumph of good over evil. It also represents the arrival of spring, falling in love, and forgiving others for past wrongdoings. Janaki Jayanti Mantra 2025: हर साल फाल्गुन मास के शुक्ल पक्ष की तिथि को सीता नवमी पूरे उत्साह और उमंग के साथ मनाई जाती है. हिंदू धर्म में इस दिन का बहुत ही खास महत्व होता Holi Holi Holi / ஹோலி ஹோலி ஹோலி recorded by MeenaSmulian21 and balajivasudeva9 on Smule. Sing with lyrics to your favorite karaoke songs. | Smule Social Singing Karaoke app Holi Holi Holi / ஹோலி ஹோலி ஹோலி recorded by NVSudarsanan and LekhaRamesh05 on Smule. Sing with lyrics to your favorite karaoke songs. | Smule Social Singing Karaoke app Holi Holi Holi / ஹோலி ஹோலி ஹோலி recorded by Kousi246 and ManimaranKaruppi on Smule. Sing with lyrics to your favorite karaoke songs. | Smule Social Singing Karaoke app Holi Holi Holi / ஹோலி ஹோலி ஹோலி recorded by shreeraga76 and ShankarKailash on Smule. Sing with lyrics to your favorite karaoke songs. | Smule Social Singing Karaoke app S.P.B , Janaki (Raasukkutty / ராசுக்குட்டி) - Holi Holi Holi / ஹோலி ஹோலி ஹோலி recorded by sudhagarks and Chitra_2302 Holi Holi Holi / ஹோலி ஹோலி ஹோலி recorded by NVSudarsanan and Honey_An on Smule. Sing with lyrics to your favorite karaoke songs. | Smule Social Singing Karaoke app S.P.B , Janaki (Raasukkutty / ராசுக்குட்டி) - Holi Holi Holi / ஹோலி ஹோலி ஹோலி recorded by yamunapavaz and sudhagarks Holi Holi Holi / ஹோலி ஹோலி ஹோலி recorded by NVSudarsanan and Jasmine_1976 on Smule. Sing with lyrics to your favorite karaoke songs. | Smule Social Singing Karaoke app S.P.B , Janaki (Raasukkutty / ராசுக்குட்டி) - Holi Holi Holi / ஹோலி ஹோலி ஹோலி recorded by Kousi246 on Smule. Sing with
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