Ubhauli () is festival of the
Kirat communities of
Sunuwar,
Limbu,
Yakkha and
Rai of
Nepal
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,
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and around the world by Kirati people celebrated every year marking the migration phase upwards towards the hilly regions when the
summer season arrives. The migration from hills downwards to areas of lower altitude is called
Udhauli (downwards), which is also an annual festival of these communities.
Sakela is the dance performed during the festival. On this Ubhauli festival day, the Kirat people pray to
mother nature for healthy crops and protection from natural calamities in that year.
See also
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Udhauli
References
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Festivals in Nepal
Public holidays in Nepal
Culture of Nepal