Devotees pay tribute to fathers and ancestors at Gokarna on Kushe Aunsi (Pictures)
Summary
Thousands of devotees gathered at Gokarna in Kathmandu on Kushe Aunsi to perform shraddha, tarpan and pindadan for deceased ancestors and honor their living fathers. Security was tightened around the temple and Bagmati riverbanks as crowds increased through the day.
Key Points
- Devotees visited Gokarna in Kathmandu on Friday to observe Kushe Aunsi, also known as Father’s Day in Nepal.
- People performed shraddha, tarpan and pindadan for departed ancestors at Gokarneshwar Mahadev temple and along the Bagmati River.
- Living fathers were honored with sweets, special meals, new clothes and gifts.
- Security personnel were deployed around the temple and riverbanks to manage the growing crowds.
