Festival of 'Fulpati' celebrated in Nepal

1. The festival of Fulpati was celebrated with traditional gaiety and religious fervor in various parts of Nepal on Tuesday.
2. Fulpati is observed on the seventh day of Dashain festival. In Nepali, "Phool" means flower and "Pati" means leaves and plants.

• There is a tradition in Nepal to bring nine types of Fulpati into the home on the seventh day of Navaratri.
• It is believed that Fulpati represents nine Goddess and they brings health, wealth and prosperity to the homes.
• The tradition started during the period of King Prithvi Narayan Shah.
• The main function was held at Basantpur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, where Fulpati was brought to Dashainghar from Jamal in a traditional procession with Vedic rituals.

3. On this occasion, a special parade was also held at Army Pavilion in Kathmandu. President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, Heads, and representatives of diplomatic missions, senior army, and government officers attended the programme.
4. Dashain is the biggest festival in Nepal. It began on last Wednesday with the first day of Navratri but festive fervor gained momentum from Fulpati.
5. All government and private offices have been closed till Saturday. More than 21 lakh people have left Kathmandu valley to celebrate Dashain at their native places with family, relatives, and friends.