Shrawan 15: Celebrating with a Bowl of Kheer

Kathmandu: Today marks Shrawan 15 in the lunar calendar, a day widely celebrated across Nepal by enjoying kheer, a traditional rice pudding.

“With the completion of paddy planting during the rainy, green month of Shrawan, cows and buffaloes produce more milk thanks to the abundance of fresh fodder. This surplus of milk makes it customary to prepare kheer and share it with friends and family. It is also considered beneficial for health,” says Dr. Ramchandra Gautam, theologian and former chair of the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee.

Kheer is typically made from rice, but variations may include ingredients such as sabudana (sago), sewai (vermicelli), corn, and even carrots. The Nepali Brihat Sabdakosh defines kheer as “rice cooked in milk, or a delicious dish made by cooking rice with milk, sugar, and spices.”

The National Dairy Development Board also recognizes Shrawan 15 as Kheer Eating Day or Kheer Day, highlighting the cultural and nutritional value of this cherished delicacy.

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