Newari New Year
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It is the start of the Newari calender and the fourth day of Tihar. It is believed that the calendar started from Kathmandu valley during the middle ages. On this day, people from Newar community perform ‘Maha Puja’, worshipping the self.
In other parts of the country, oxen are worshipped. People also celebrate visit homes singing “Deusire” and “Bhaili”, which is a form of musical fundraising.
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