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Today marks Shrawan 15 in the lunar calendar, a day widely celebrated across Nepali society by preparing and sharing kheer, or rice pudding.
“With the completion of major farming activities, including paddy plantation during this rainy and verdant month, cows and buffaloes produce more milk due to the abundance of green fodder. When there is an increase in milk production, it is customary to prepare kheer and enjoy it with family and friends. It is also considered beneficial for health,” said Dr. Ramchandra Gautam, theologian and former chair of the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee.
Kheer is traditionally made using rice, but can also include ingredients such as sabudana (tapioca pearls), sewai (vermicelli), corn, and even carrots. The Nepali Brihat Shabda Kosh (Comprehensive Nepali Dictionary) defines kheer as “rice cooked in milk, or a delicious food prepared by cooking rice with milk, sugar, and spices.”
Recognizing the cultural and nutritional significance of the dish, the National Dairy Development Board also observes Shrawan 15 as Kheer Eating Day, also known as Kheer Day.
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