why are crowds gathering at gokarneshwor?
Crowds of devotees are gathering at the Gokarneshwor Mahadev Temple in Kathmandu to observe Kushe Aunsi (Father's Day). On this auspicious day, people whose fathers have passed away visit the shrine to perform ancestral rites, including *shraddha* and *tarpan* using sacred kush grass. Performing these rituals at Gokarneshwor is believed to bring peace to departed souls and honor ancestors spanning up to 21 generations.
Sources
- (untitled)The Himalayan Times
- Father's Day: Remembering departed fathers at Gokarneshwor in 24 photosOnline Khabar
- Remembering Fathers at Gokarneshwor (In Photos)Setopati
- Crowds of devotees gather at GokarneshworNagarik News
- Today is Kushe Aausi, Father's DayOnline Khabar
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