paddy field, Pokhara

Panoramic view of paddy field rice plantation at Rupa Lake, Pokhara, Nepal.

15th of Ashar(3rd month in Nepali Calendar) is celebrated as National Paddy Day (Dhan Diwas) in Nepal. This marking Asar 15 as Dhan Diwas has been going on since 2005 after getting recognition from the Ministry of Agriculture, Nepal.