KATHMANDU, Dec. 4 -- The Yomari Punhi or Yomari Poornima, and Udhauli festivals are being observed across the country today.

The Yomari Poornima is a festival observed especially by the Newar community of the Kathmandu Valley and is believed to have started 400 years ago. A special delicacy made of rice flour and molasses called Yomari is the major attraction of this festival.

The day is also observed as the Jyapu Day.

Meanwhile, people from the Kirant community are observing the Udhauli festival today. This festival is observed, wishing for a good harvest by worshipping the soil and nature. People from the Rai, Limbu, Sunuwar and Yakhya ethnicities observe this festival.

The federal government has announced a public holiday in the c...