Gunhu Punhi is one of the most significant festivals of the Newars which lasts for 9 days. First day, known as Gunhu Punhi, the Newars drink broth consisting of spouted mixed cereals. Everyone gets doro, a protection cord tied in one's wrist from the brahmans. On this day, food is offered for the frogs in farms, which is known as Byanja Nakegu. Saparu is the second day of Gunhu Punhi. On this day people, whose family member died in that year, dressed up as cows parade in the town. It is believed that cows help the departed soul to enter the heaven easily. Other remarkable thing is humor and satire presented on this day. Last day of Gunhu Punhi is Krishnastami, birth anniversary of lord Krishna, an incarnation of lord Vishnu. Various dances in various parts of the valley are performed in between.
Pra!! this is a great collection. But why not brief what Hindus do on all the 9 days?
ReplyDeleteAnd how about linking it with the Buddhism concept of it too!
Your brief will only be understood by the kathmanduites.
The festivals in these nine days follows this post.
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