Father's Day being observed across Nepal today
Summary
Kushe Aunshi, also known as Father’s Day or Gokarne Aunshi, is being observed across Nepal today with people honouring their fathers and performing rituals for deceased parents. A special fair is underway at Gokarneshwor Mahadev Temple in Kathmandu as devotees gather for ancestral rites.
Key Points
- Kushe Aunshi is being observed across Nepal today as Father’s Day or Gokarne Aunshi.
- People honour their fathers with gifts, sweets and blessings, while those with deceased parents perform shraddha, tarpan, pinda daan and sidadaan.
- A special fair is being held at Gokarneshwor Mahadev Temple in northeastern Kathmandu for ancestral rituals.
- Major markets in Kathmandu are busy with shoppers buying sweets, fruits and gifts for the occasion.
