Udhauli and Yomari Punhi festivals being observed today
Summary
The Yomari Punhi festival is celebrated by the Newar community with a special delicacy called Yomari, while the Kirant community observes the Udhauli festival praying for a good harvest. The federal government declared a public holiday today.
Key Points
- The Yomari Punhi festival is observed by the Newar community in the Kathmandu Valley, originating around 400 years ago.
- Yomari, a special delicacy made from rice flour and molasses, is central to the Yomari Punhi celebration.
- The Udhauli festival is celebrated by the Kirant community, including Rai, Limbu, Sunuwar, and Yakhya ethnicities, to pray for a good harvest.
- The federal government has declared a public holiday today in observance of these festivals.
