Aagya Khabar
Bardibas

Today, Bhadra Krishna Aunsi — widely observed as Kushe Aunsi and Father’s Day — is being celebrated across the country with devotion, worship, and traditional rituals. This day is also popularly regarded as Buba Ko Mukh Herne Din (the day to honor one’s father).

On this occasion, Bardibas Municipality Mayor Prahlad Kumar Kshetri extended his best wishes, expressing respect to all senior citizens of the municipality. He said that festivals such as Kushe Aunsi and Father’s Day play a vital role in strengthening family unity as well as preserving traditions and culture.

According to Sanatan Vedic Hindu practice, sacred Kush grass — essential for performing religious rituals for deities and ancestors throughout the year — is brought home on this very day following prescribed rituals. Brahmin priests cut the Kush ceremonially and deliver it to households. It is believed that keeping Kush at home brings peace and prosperity to the family.

In Vedic tradition, alongside Kush, Tulsi (holy basil), Peepal (sacred fig), and Shaligram (sacred fossil stone) are also regarded as symbols of Lord Vishnu and worshipped accordingly.

On this day, children honor their fathers by offering their favorite sweets and meals. Those whose fathers have passed away visit sacred sites such as Gokarneshwar in Kathmandu and Betrabati in Rasuwa to perform Shraddha, Tarpan, and Daan-Dakshina rituals.

Following the Vedic teaching, “Pitri Devo Bhava” — meaning “Revere your father as a deity” — it is believed that satisfying one’s living father and performing Shraddha and Tarpan for the departed soul brings spiritual merit and blessings.

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