A large number of devotees visited Gokarna in Kathmandu on Friday to observe Kushe Aunsi, also known as Father’s Day in Nepal.
The Gokarneshwar area bustled with devotees as people gathered from early morning to remember deceased ancestors and honor their living fathers.
On Kushe Aunsi, people visit the Gokarneshwar Mahadev temple to perform shraddha, tarpan (offerings of water), and pindadan (rice ball offerings) in the name of their departed ancestors according to Hindu tradition.
Devotees who had come from various parts of the country bathed in the Bagmati River and offered tarpan along its banks to pay homage to their ancestors.
There is also a tradition of honoring living fathers on this day by offering them sweets, special meals, new clothes, and other gifts.
Those whose fathers have passed away visit Gokarna and other pilgrimage sites to perform shraddha and tarpan in their memory.
For Hindus, Kushe Aunsi is considered an important day for remembering ancestors and honoring family relationships.
According to religious belief, performing shraddha and tarpan at Gokarna on this day brings peace to deceased ancestors.
Kushe Aunsi is also known as Rishitarpani Aunsi and Gokarna Aunsi.
On the same day, people traditionally bring home kush grass, which is used in religious rituals. Kush is regarded as a sacred plant and therefore holds special significance in Hindu religious ceremonies.
As the number of devotees increased in Gokarna, security personnel were deployed around the temple and along the riverbanks for security and crowd management.
Arrangements were made at various locations to facilitate the movement of devotees and ensure religious activities were conducted in an orderly manner.
