96 Boys Participate in 'Kumar Puja' Ceremony in Asan, Kathmandu

Kathmandu. In Asan, Kathmandu, 'Kumar Puja' was performed for 96 boys according to Newari tradition. The puja was completed on Saturday under the organization of Annapurna Taha Ken Pucha. According to Newari culture, boys up to five years of age are worshipped as Kumar. According to Ramalaxmi Maharjan, president of Annapurna Taha Ken Pucha, the organization organizes this puja every year in the month of Bhadra. She informed that the Kumar Puja was performed with the religious belief that there should be peace and happiness in the country and all Ganeshas should protect together. President Maharjan of the organization said, 'We have been...