Kathmandu. KATHMANDU: The Gurung community is celebrating the Tamu Lhosar today by bidding adieu to the old one and welcoming the new year.

The meaning of ‘Lho’ means ‘year’ and ‘Sar’ means change, so the day when the year changes is called ‘Tamu Lhosar’. The Gurung community celebrates Tamu Lhosar as the New Year in a grand manner.

The government has declared a public holiday on the day of Tamu Lhosar. Although the government has declared a public holiday, various banks and financial institutions have started providing services by opening some branches.

Banks are providing services by opening branches in different provinces.

These are the branches of banks and financial institutions that will open today