Kushe Aunsi (Father's Day) being observed across the country today
Summary
Kushe Aunsi, also known as Father's Day or Gokarne Aunshi, is being observed across Nepal with religious rituals, gift-giving, and special fairs, including celebrations of Nepali litterateur Motiram Bhatta's birth anniversary.
Key Points
- Kushe Aunsi (Father's Day) is celebrated by Hindus in Nepal with religious rites involving kush grass and ancestral respect.
- People honor their fathers by giving gifts and foods, and perform shraddha rituals for deceased fathers to ensure lineage stability.
- A special fair is held at Gokarneshwor Mahadev Temple, where people gather to perform offerings in memory of departed fathers.
- The day also marks the 160th birth anniversary of Nepali litterateur Motiram Bhatta with programs across the country.
