<P> The Mongolian Men's Association began the celebration of Father's Day on 18 March . </P> <P> The Newar population (natives of Kathmandu valley) in Nepal honors fathers on the day of kusa aunsi, which occurs in late August or early September, depending on the year, since it depends on the lunar calendar . The Western - inspired celebration of Father's Day that was imported into the country is always celebrated on the same day as Gokarna Aunsi . </P> <P> The rest of the population has also begun to celebrate the Gokarna Aunsi day It is commonly known as Abu ya Khwa Swoyegu in Nepal Bhasa or Buwaako mukh herne din (बुवाको मुख हेर्ने दिन) in Nepali (literally "day for looking at father's face"). On the new moon day (Amavasya) it is traditional to pay respect to one's deceased father; Hindus go to the Shiva temple of Gokarneswor Mahadev, in Gokarna, a suburb of Kathmandu while Buddhists go to Jan Bahal (Seto Machhendranath or white Tara) temple in Kathmandu . </P> <P> Traditionally, in the Kathmandu Valley, the south - western corner is reserved for women and women - related rituals, and the north - eastern is for men and men - related rituals . The worship place for Mata Tirtha Aunsi ("Mother Pilgrimage New Moon") is located in Mata Tirtha in the south - western half of the valley, while the worship place for Gokarna Aunsi is located in the north - eastern half . This division is reflected in many aspects of the life in the Kathmandu Valley . </P>

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