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Public Holiday on Thursday in Kathmandu Valley

KathmanduPati May 24, 2023

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KATHMANDU – The government has announced a public holiday for tomorrow, Thursday in the Kathmandu Valley on the occasion of the Rato Matsyendranath Festival.

Thursday is set for exhibiting the bhoto (a customary vest-like attire) of Rato Matsyendranath to the public.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the public holiday in three districts: Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur on the occasion. The Ministry informed about this through a public notice today.

The legendary vest will be exhibited at Jawalakhel of Lalitpur each year during the festival.