Janai Purnima Celebrated Across Nepal
Summary
Janai Purnima is being celebrated across Nepal today with devotees wearing new Janai and tying Raksha Sutra for protection. Crowds gathered at the Bagmati River near Pashupatinath Temple for ritual bathing and religious observances.
Key Points
- Janai Purnima is being observed nationwide through the wearing of Navayagyopavit (Janai) and Raksha Bandhan.
- Devotees visit rivers, lakes, ponds, and pools to receive Raksha Sutra from Guru Purohit and seek protection through Vedic rituals.
- Brahmin priests tie the Raksha Sutra on the right wrist of yajamans while chanting mantras.
- Large crowds gathered to bathe in the Bagmati River near Pashupatinath Temple this morning.
