Devotees throng Bhimsen Temple for Phagu Purnima celebrations
On the occasion of Phagu Purnima, devotees have thronged Bhimsen Temple in Bhaktapur.
On Phagu Purnima devotees throng Pardeshi Bhimsen Temple in Ardash, Yachhen Bhimsen Temple in Yanchen, and Tachpal Bhimsen Temple in Dattatraya for a darshan and worshipping.
It is culturally believed that worshipping the deity Bhimsen on the day of Phagu Purnima opens up a new source of income and business flourishes.
On this day, traditional Dhimebaja, Fansuri baja, Dha baja, are played by different groups going up to the Bhimsen Temple from different settlements.
The Fagu festival is celebrated by worshiping the deity and savouring Samyebajji. This is called Bhising Pooja in the local language.
Likewise, local women dress up in Newari ethnic costume, the Hakupatasi, worship the Bhimsen deity, savor Samyebajji, and then go around the neighborhood to celebrate Phagu.
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According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 326, 100 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 320, 500 per tola on Sunday.
Similarly, the price of silver has increased by Rs 35 and is being traded at Rs 6, 020 per tola today.
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