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Udhauli, Yomari Punhi festivals being observed today

The Yomari Punhi or Yomari Poornima, and Udhauli festivals are being observed across the country today.
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By REPUBLICA

KATHMANDU, Dec 4: The Yomari Punhi or Yomari Poornima, and Udhauli festivals are being observed across the country today.



The Yomari Poornima is a festival observed especially by the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley and is believed to have started 400 years ago. A special delicacy made of rice flour and molasses called Yomari is the major attraction of this festival.


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The day is also observed as the Jyapu Day.


Meanwhile, people from the Kirant community are observing the Udhauli festival today. 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. 


The federal government has announced a public holiday in the country today.

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