On Janai Poornima, a full moon day, high caste Hindus chant the powerful Gayatri mantra and change their Sacred Thread (Janai), while a rakshya bandhan, a red or yellow protection cor, is tied around the wrists of other Hindus and Buddhists. Pilgrims journey to Gaosaikunda Lake (sacred lake). They pray to Lord Shiva by bathing in the sacred lake. Kumbheswar Mahadev temple at Patan is also crowded with pilgrims where a pond is espcially prepared for the festival.
Festival held in: Shrawan Nepali Month/First week of August
Places to Observe this festival: Throughout Nepal, Pashupatinath area, Kumbheswor patan and River Banks
Festival held in: Shrawan Nepali Month/First week of August
Places to Observe this festival: Throughout Nepal, Pashupatinath area, Kumbheswor patan and River Banks
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