21st National Paddy Day In Nepal 2081 With the main theme “Climate-Friendly Agriculture, Increase in Paddy Production,” the event will be marked on Asar 15 through numerous activities, as announced by the Department of Agriculture. Various organizations from both the public and private sectors will celebrate this day with paddy planting events.
The significance of Paddy Day
Paddy plays a crucial role in revitalizing the national economy. National Paddy Day has been celebrated since 2061 BS. Every Asar 15 is observed as Paddy Day and Planting Festival, with different themes set based on the country’s needs and priorities.
Traditions on Asar 15
On Asar 15, Nepalis traditionally engage in paddy planting and enjoy yogurt and beaten rice in the fields. Even those not involved in farming celebrate at home by eating yogurt and beaten rice. The belief is that eating these foods after planting rice brings good fortune, so many people join others in the fields, enjoying the festivities and the tradition of throwing mud. Singing traditional planting songs and working in the fields is another highlight of this day.
Preparations for Planting
Leading up to Asar 15, farmers are busy preparing their fields. Workers, including plowers and helpers, are occupied with tasks such as aligning the furrows and making the rows. The planters, well-dressed for the festival, are seen either cutting seeds in the beds, washing them, or preparing the rows in the fields.
Conclusion
On this day, it is customary for everyone to go to their fields together with their family members to plant rice, and at the beginning of the rice season, they take out the rice paddies and separately plant them. Now they celebrate the 21st National Paddy Day in Nepal. In the year 2081, the paddy planting season has started, and people are celebrating paddy planting day on the 15th of Asar during the paddy planting season. And at the same time, it has been heard that there is also a custom of eating curds. And since ancient times, people have said that Dahi Chiura should be eaten on Asar 15.
Different paddies are also planted, and different types of paddies are planted in different places. Their programs are also held in different places, and they are also saying things that should be taught and explained to people about Paddy Day.