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Nepali Yoghurt Makers Rush To Meet Demand Of “King Curd” For Upcoming Ashar 15- The Paddy Day-15

Workers bring containers filled with milk to a local dairy factory to make ''Juju Dhau'' or ''King Curd'' in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on June 23 to meet the demands for Ashar 15. Yoghurt makers in Bhaktapur are busy preparing Juju Dhau (the King Curd) for Ashar 15. People across the country mark the 15th day of the third Nepali month by eating curd and beaten rice. The day is also celebrated as National Paddy Day. The demand for curd made in the traditional way is always high in Nepal. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12499889
Date Taken	23 June 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Economy, Business and Finance
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

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