Asar 15: All you need to know about dahi (curd) and its place in Nepali culture

Dahi (curd) is has been a part of Nepali society since time immemorial. Whereas the culture of eating meat has divided society between vegetarians and non-vegetarians since ages ago, the practice of abstaining from milk and other dairy products considering them animal products (veganism) is relatively new in the country.

Hence, dahi has become a part of the culture of many communities of the country. The 15th day in the month of Asar that falls in the mid of the monsoon season has a whole festival associated with dahi and chiura.