Ghyo Chaku is the Newar community’s traditional name for the Maghe Sankranti festival in Nepal, celebrated on January 15 with deep cultural and social importance. The festival is especially known for its traditional foods, with “Ghyo Chaku” meaning ghee and solidified molasses, the main items eaten on this day. Other popular dishes include flattened rice and yam. Ghyo Chaku is a joyful occasion marked by family gatherings, religious rituals, and shared meals, symbolizing warmth, togetherness, and seasonal change.
