Janai Purnmina being marked today
Summary
Janai Purnima is being celebrated across Nepal today, with Hindu devotees changing the sacred thread, tying Raksha Bandhan on the wrist, and offering पूजा at temples and sacred lakes. The government has announced a public holiday for the occasion.
Key Points
- Janai Purnima, also called Rishi Tarpani, is being celebrated across the country today.
- Hindu devotees change the Janai sacred thread after bathing and haircutting, and receive Raksha Bandhan threads for protection.
- The festival is also observed as Kwati Purnima by the Newar community, with kwati soup as a special delicacy.
- Devotees worship at Pashupatinath, Kumbheshwar, Gosainkunda, Triveni and other Shiva temples, and the government has declared a public holiday.
