The revered month of Gunla

During the holy month of Gunla, age-old traditions and rituals adapt due to necessity and a need for convenience.

For Newa Buddhists, Gunla, which is the tenth month of the lunar calendar Nepal Sambat, is the holiest month in the entire year. Gunla this year started from August 9 and will end on September 7. A typical day during Gunla starts with the echoes of traditional Newa musical instruments like