Nepal Father’s Day (Buwa Ko Mukh Herne Din)

Nepal Father’s Day is the traditional day for honouring fathers in Nepal. It is widely known as Buwa Ko Mukh Herne Din—literally, a day to see or look upon one’s father’s face—and is observed on Kushe Aunsi, the new-moon day of Bhadra Krishna Paksha. It is distinct from the international Father’s Day observed on the third Sunday of June, and its Gregorian date changes each year because it follows the Nepali lunar calendar.

Honouring living fathers

The heart of the day is a personal visit. Sons and daughters, including married daughters returning to their parental homes, spend time with their fathers and offer favourite foods, sweets and gifts. Fathers give blessings in return. The observance places gratitude, care and the relationship between children and fathers at the centre rather than following a commercial or fixed-date model.

Remembering fathers who have died

The day also includes remembrance. People whose fathers have died perform ancestral rites at Gokarneshwar Mahadev Temple and other sacred places, making offerings and praying in their fathers’ memory. This association gives the day another name, Gokarne Aunsi.

Relationship to Kushe Aunsi

Nepal Father’s Day and Kushe Aunsi occur on the same calendrical day. Kyalendar keeps this page to explain the family and father-honouring tradition, while the separate Kushe Aunsi page focuses on sacred kush grass and the day’s ritual significance.

Date

In 2081 BS, the observance fell on Bhadra 17, corresponding to September 2, 2024. Future occurrences must be taken from an authoritative Nepali calendar because the Gregorian date changes annually.