S MAG | Father’s Day is an annual worldwide celebration of the contribution made by fathers and father-figures in the lives of their children.
Father’s Day is an annual worldwide celebration of the contribution made by fathers and father-figures in the lives of their children.
It is also a day of gratitude and appreciation for paternal bonds. While a good pair of socks or breakfast in bed may seem like the perfect way to go, you’d be surprised at how this day is celebrated in some parts of the world.1. Nepal celebrates it though a forehead ritual The Nepalese celebration of Father’s Day is known as Gokarna Aunsi and is celebrated in late summer each year. In celebration of their fathers and as a sign of gratitude, sons place their foreheads on their fathers’ feet, while daughters place their foreheads on their fathers’ hands. People also gather at the Gokarna Temple to pray for fathers who have passed away.
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