Chhath rituals begin across Nepal
Rituals associated with the Chhath festival begin today, with devotees across the Tarai-Madhes, Kathmandu Valley and other parts of the country preparing to worship the Sun God.
Rituals associated with the Chhath festival begin today, with devotees across the Tarai-Madhes, Kathmandu Valley and other parts of the country preparing to worship the Sun God.
Light rain and snowfall are likely in parts of Nepal's Himalayan and hilly regions on Saturday, while fog and mist are expected to affect visibility in sections of the Tarai, valleys and river basins through Sunday morning, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology.
Bamboo and cane products used in Chhath rituals are selling briskly in markets across the Tarai-Madhesh as preparations for the festival gather pace.
Light rainfall is likely at one or two places in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces on Thursday, while fog and mist are expected in parts of the Tarai during the early morning, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
As preparations gather pace across the Tarai, the festival is bringing families together and boosting seasonal trade.
Experts say moderate rain in the hills and Tarai is unlikely to cause major damage, but farmers preparing the harvest paddy and Friday’s cricket match could be affected.