Public Holiday on Thursday in Kathmandu Valley

KATHMANDU, May 24: The government has announced a public holiday for tomorrow, on Thursday in the Kathmandu Valley on the occasion of the Rato Matsyendranath Festival.  

Thursday is set for exhibiting the Bhoto (a customary vest-like attire) of Rato Matsyendranath to the public. 

The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the public holiday in three districts: Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur on the occasion. The Ministry informed about this through a public notice today. 

The legendary vest will be exhibited at Jawalakhel of Lalitpur each year during the festival.