Asar Pandra observed
KATHMANDU, JUN 29 -
Farmers across the nation have been marking Asar Pandra , known as Ropain Diwas, by planting paddy in their fields on Saturday.
Asar 15, which usually falls on the last days of June, is observed as National Paddy Day and the celebration includes singing of traditional Asare bhaka, dancing, splashing mud at each other and a feast of beaten rice and curd popularly known as ‘Dahi-Chiura’.
The day has a significant meaning in the country as paddy accounts for a larger portion of agricultural production in the country.
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