When is Maghe Sankranti celebrated?
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It is celebrated on the first day of the month of Magh (mid January) to mark the end of the coldest winter days. This festival marks the northward movement of the winter sun. On this day people bathe at holy river confluences, especially at Devghat (confluence of Kali Gandaki and Trisuli in Chitwan), Ridi (confluence of Kali Gandaki and Ridi Khola in Palpa), Barah Chhetra (confluence of Sunkoshi and Tamor in Sunsari) and Sankhu (Shali river in Kathmandu).
Please refer to ExoticBuddha Calendar for exact festival dates.
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