Thousands Flock to Gokarneshwar to Remember Fathers

On August 23, 2025, thousands of devotees gathered at Gokarneshwar Uttargaya Pitri Tirtha in northeastern Kathmandu to honor their deceased fathers during Bhadra Krishna Aunsi, also known as Gokarne Aunsi or Nepal’s Father’s Day. Hindus performed ancestral rites such as tarpan, siddha daan, and pinda, believing these rituals bring peace and salvation to ancestors across 21 generations. Temple priest Jagadish Bhatt emphasized the site’s spiritual significance, tracing its origins to Lord Brahma in the Satya Yuga. The observance also drew Buddhist devotees, who performed shraddha and offerings within a year of a father’s passing, accompanied by prayers and communal meals. Concurrently, Hindus celebrated Kushe Aunsi by bringing home sacred kush grass, symbolizing Lord Vishnu, for use in future rituals. The day is also marked as Babu Ko Mukh Herne Din, where children honor their living fathers with gifts and special meals, blending reverence for both the living and the departed.

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