Kathmandu. The fifth day of Kartik Shukla Pratipada i.e. Yamapanchak is being celebrated today by worshiping Govardhan, Bali, Goru and Hali.

There is a tradition of plastering the courtyard and making a mountain out of cow dung and worshiping it as Govardhan Parvat.

Similarly, Nepal Sambat 1147 is being celebrated today by organizing various programs across the country. On this occasion, the Newar community is celebrating Nepal Sambat as a New Year as well as performing Mha (Atma) Puja.

Today is a public holiday across the country. Although today is a holiday, various banks are providing services by opening some branches.

The opening hours of the branches are different. Banks are providing services through branches inside and outside the valley.