Today is a festival in Nepal and I have copied from google an explanation.
This festival observed by the Hindus, especially of the Shaiva sect, on the full moon of August is also popularly known as "Gunhu Punhi" in the Newar community.
According to time honoured tradition, people receive the "Rakshya Bandhan" thread tied around the wrist. The yellow thread is purified by the chanting of Mantras by Brahmins as a symbol of protection from fear and disease. They also observe the occasion as "Kwati Purnima".
Kwati, a soup prepared from nine different beans is a special addition to the Nepalese menu today.
The "Kulabarna Tantra" Tantrik test says that the soup is highly nutritious and keeps diseases at bay.
In the Terai region, sisters tie an attractive "Rakhi" around the wrists of their brothers wishing them long life and success.
Shruti invited me to her home to take part in the celebration.It was fun and the food very good.
About 1 o'clock I went to social tours and spent the afternoon with the staff there .It has rained almost solidly for 2 days now and the Bhagwati river is in full flow .I am really looking forward to OCCED tomorrow as it is also a holiday and Sonia and I have many arty plans for the children.I hope it all works!
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