Kirat community

People from the Kirat community perform a traditional dance to celebrate the Ubhauli festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 13, 2023.

Sher Bahadur Deuba has said that the teachings of Lord Buddha -- the propounder of Buddhist philosophy.

The Sakela Udhauli festival atmosphere is sweeping the Kirat settlements in the eastern parts of the country.

Mahaguru Falgunanda Lingden is the revered spiritual leader of Kirat community.

This festival celebrated by nature worshiping Kirats is also a time-indicator.

The 137th birth anniversary of Phalgunanda Lingdel, a Mahaguru (great religious leader) admired and followed by Kirat community is being observed.