Celebrating Matatirtha Aunsi

April 16, 2018 07:09 am

KATHMANDU, April 16: Every year, the new moon day of Baishakh (first month of Nepali calendar) is celebrated as the mother’s day (Aamako mukh herne din) in Nepal. This day is celebrated to honor the mother and motherhood. On this day, people offer sweets, clothes, and other gift items to their mother.

KATHMANDU, April 26: Devotees have started thronging at the Matatirtha pond at Chandragiri Municipality from early morning today on the occasion of the Matatirtha Aunsi.

Kushe Aunsi observed

September 1, 2016 13:23 pm

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: Hindu people across the country today observed the Kuske Aunsi, a Hindu religious festival, by bringing kush, a holy grass used in the performance of various religious rituals, into their homes.