header banner
SOCIETY

Yomari Punhi, Udhauli festivals being observed today

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Yomari Punhi and Udhauli festivals are being observed across the country on Saturday.
By Republica

KATHMANDU, Dec 22: Yomari Punhi and Udhauli festivals are being observed across the country on Saturday. 


Yomari Punhi is a festival, which falls on the full moon day of December, observed by the Newar community of the Valley and is believed to have started some 400 years ago. A special delicacy made of rice flour and molasses called Yomari is the major attraction of this festival. 


Related story

Yomari, Dhanya Poornima and Udhauli festivals being observed to...


The day also coincides with the Udhauli festival observed by people from the Kirant community. This festival is observed wishing for a good harvest by worshipping the soil and nature. People from the Rai, Limbu, Sunuwar and Yakhya ethnicities observe this festival. 


They celebrate by beating drums and cymbals to worship their ancestors and nature. They perform a special kind of dance called Sakela. The youths and elderly pray for favorable weather for crops while exchanging greetings with each other.


 


 

Related Stories
SOCIETY

Yomari Punhi, Sakela Udhauli festivals observed (w...

SOCIETY

Yomari Punhi and Udhauli celebrations (photo featu...

SPECIAL

Yomari Punhi and Udhauli celebrations (photo featu...

SOCIETY

Vice President Pun extends greetings on 'Udhauli',...

My City

Understanding cultural significance of Yomari Punh...