KATHMANDU, June 30: The National Paddy Day is being observed today across the country.
It is celebrated annually on Asadha 15 as per the Nepali calendar. It holds a great significance for the common people since the national economy is dominated by agriculture. Asadha 15 marks the beginning of paddy plantation in monsoon season in Nepal.
Photos by: Madhusudan Guragain/ Panauti