Nepalis across the country are celebrating the Saur Sankranti festival, marking the beginning of the monsoon season.
The festival, also known as Saur Sankranti or Karkat Sankranti, is observed on the first day of Shrawan every year, as per the solar calendar.
On this day, people take holy dips in rivers and ponds, and engage in charitable activities.
The festival marks the sun’s transition from Gemini to Cancer, and is considered an auspicious occasion.
Today, people are celebrating the festival with great fervor, taking part in various rituals and customs.
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