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Udhauli (Sunuwar)

फोल्स्याङदार (उधौली)

November 24, 2026 · Mangsir Purnima, 2083 BS

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Ramechhap and Okhaldhunga districts (Sunuwar communities)

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The autumn half of the Sunuwar community's Folsyandar festival pair, observed at the Mangsir full moon as thanksgiving for the year's harvest, distinct in ritual detail from neighboring Rai and Limbu observances.

History & origin

Closes the Sunuwar community's Mundhum-rooted seasonal cycle, giving thanks to the land and ancestors for the harvest, paralleling but distinct from the wider Kirat Udhauli tradition observed the same day by neighboring communities.

How it’s celebrated

Communities hold seasonal worship and gatherings at the Mangsir full moon, led by Sunuwar traditional priests, giving thanks for the harvest just gathered.

Tips for visitors

A lesser-known Kirat-related tradition, most visible in Sunuwar communities of Ramechhap and Okhaldhunga districts in late November.

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