Rice planting season commenced in Nepal

Nepalese farmers rice planting, monsoon season started in Nepal. The monsoon season in Nepal is supposed to be begin from June 10 to September 23 which accounts about 80% of total rainfall in Nepal.  Nepal  celebrate National Paddy Day on Ashadh 15 every year. 

On this day, known as Asar Pandra, farmers begin the annual rice planting season and mark the day with various festivities such as preparing rice meals with muddy water, mud being a symbol for a prosperous season. The agricultural sector contributes about one third of total Nepal’s gross domestic product.