Kathmandu

Kathmandu valley to observe public holiday tomorrow

By THT Online

A Guthi Sansthan member displaying the black jewel-studded bhoto of Rato Machhindranath to the public from the chariot of the deity, in Lalitpur, in October 2016. Photo: RSS

KATHMANDU, MAY 24

According to a press release from the Home Ministry today, it has been announced that a public holiday will be observed tomorrow in three districts of the Kathmandu valley.

The reason for this holiday is the celebration of Bhoto Jatra, which marks the conclusion of the month-long festival known as Rato Machhendranath Jatra.

Consequently, all government offices, banks, and financial institutions will be closed tomorrow.