Nepal observes Kushe Aunsi, commemorating deceased ones

Sep 14, 2023

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 14 (ANI): Thousands of people thronged to embankments of the Bagmati River flowing past the Gokarneshwor Temple on the outskirts of Kathmandu on the occasion of "Kushe Aunsi" commonly known as ‘Father’s Day’. The sacred location is now substantially more crowded with people than it was in previous years. People from various parts of Nepal came to participate in the fair organized on the embankment with devotees performing rituals of Shraddha by draping themselves in white, non-stitched muslin cloth commonly called Dhoti after taking dips in the Bagmati River. Also known as the day of Gokarne Aunsi, children on this occasion feed their fathers delicious food items, including sweets, and show reverence. It is also called Father's Day. As per the religious belief of 'Pitridevo Bhava' (respect to ancestors), the son and daughter receive blessings from their fathers, and those whose fathers are already dead go to any pilgrimage site and perform Shraddha, the holy ritual. By doing this, it is believed that their lineage will remain stable forever. Apart from this, Hindus in the country collect Kush, a holy grass used while performing various holy rituals such as Shraddha (holy rituals remembering the departed ancestors) and religious rituals.