GUNLA

Gunla is a month, ninth in order according to Nepal Sambat (Nepal Era). Newar community, generally Buddhists consider this whole month (Aug-Sep) as a holy month. During this month many devotees go to the various abodes of Gods, especially the Swayambhu Nath temple. Some devotees also play musical instruments, chanting hymns and the like every morning in this period. Devout Buddhists even abstain from consuming meat or intoxicants during this month. Various festivals like Gunpooni and Gaai Jatra occur in this month and virtually many other festive occasions start from this month.