Gaura Parva, also known as the Gaura Festival, is primarily observed in the western part of Nepal every year. This Hindu holiday honors the goddess Gauri, an aspect of Parvati, who is revered as the protectress of women and the goddess of harvest. On this day, Nepalese women perform special rituals to worship Gauri, typically starting with prayers in the temple in the morning. Following this, they return home to bless their husbands with a ritual mixture called Biruda, made from five seeds of crops, which symbolizes health and long life. Gaura Parva falls in the Nepali month of Bhadra, corresponding to August or September in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is characterized by its focus on fertility, devotion, and the celebration of the harvest.