KATHMANDU, May 3: The National Population Census 2078 (2022) has shown an increase in the total number of ethnic groups in Nepal. The census has recorded the number to be 142.

Although Nepal is called a Hindu Kingdom, it is also home to different ethnic groups. Different ethnic people have decorated this land with a number of cultural traditions. Among them, the Newar community of Kathmandu celebrates many feasts and festivals. One of them is Yomari Punhi.