Saun: Where culture meets colour
Summary
Saun month has filled Kathmandu markets with green and yellow bangles, pote and henna designs as Hindu women observe traditions linked to Lord Shiva. Traders in Indrachowk say business remains weak despite seasonal demand, while devotees fast and worship at Shiva temples across the Kathmandu Valley.
Key Points
- Saun month has brought strong seasonal demand for green and yellow bangles, pote and other festive items in Kathmandu's markets.
- Traders at Indrachowk say the traditional pote business has weakened as younger women increasingly prefer western or formal wear.
- Many pote sellers say sales are struggling even during the peak festive season, forcing some to rely on loans.
- Devotees observe Saun Sombar with fasts and offerings at major Shiva temples across the Kathmandu Valley.
