Father's Day (Kushe Aunshi) being marked today
Summary
Kushe Aunshi, also observed as Father's Day, is being marked across Nepal today with families bringing holy kush grass into their homes and exchanging gifts and sweets. Devotees are also visiting Gokarneshwor Mahadev Temple to perform shraddha, tarpan and other rituals for deceased fathers.
Key Points
- Kushe Aunshi or Father's Day is being observed across the country today.
- Hindus bring kush grass into their homes as part of the religious observance, believing it brings well-being to the household.
- People celebrate by honoring their fathers with gifts and sweets, while those whose fathers have died perform shraddha and related rituals.
- A special fair is being held at Gokarneshwor Mahadev Temple in Uttargaya, where devotees offer tarpan, pinda daan and sidadaan.
