- The festival of Fulpati is being observed with gaiety and religious fervor today.
- Fulpati is observed on the 7th day of the Dashain festival. In Nepali, "Ful" means flower and "Pati" means leaves and plants.
- There is a tradition in Nepal to bring 9-types of Fulpati into homes on the 7th day of Navaratri. It is believed that Fulpati represents 9-Goddess and they bring Health, Wealth and Prosperity to the homes.
- The tradition started during the period of King Prithvi Narayan Shah. The main function was held at Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu, where Fulpati was brought to Dashainghar in a traditional procession with Vedic rituals in the morning.
Published On : 07 Oct 2019
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