| Date | Baisakh 24 (May 7, 2026) |
| Duration | One-day event |
| Observance | Community/Ethnic |
| Celebrated in | Eastern Nepal (Panchthar, Illam, Taplejung) and Kirat community areas nationwide |
| Observing Communities | Rai, Limbu, Yakkha, Sunuwar and other Kirat ethnic groups |
| Type of Event | Community and Cultural |
| Purpose of Event | To commemorate the social reform movement initiated by Dharmaguru Falgunanda Lingden and to celebrate the elimination of superstitious practices in Kirat society. |
| Holiday Status | No (Not an official national public holiday) |
| First Observed in | Reform initiated on Baisakh 14, 1988 BS (1931 AD) by Falgunanda Lingden |
Quick Fact: Kirat Samaj Sudhar Diwas commemorates the historic "10 Points of Religious Reform" issued by Dharmaguru Falgunanda Lingden in 1931 AD at Silauti, Panchthar district, which called for the elimination of cults, superstitions and harmful practices in Kirat society.
Kirat Samaj Sudhar Diwas is observed on Baisakh 24 to commemorate the social reform movement initiated by Dharmaguru Falgunanda Lingden in the Kirat community. This day celebrates the transformation of Kirat society through the elimination of superstitious practices and the promotion of ethical living based on the principles of Kirat Mundhum (ancestral faith).
On Baisakh 14, 1988 BS (May 1931 AD) in Silauti, Panchthar district of eastern Nepal, Dharmaguru Falgunanda Lingden issued the historic "10 Points of Religious Reform" to the leaders of Limbuwan and the Thum communities. These reforms called for an end to cults, superstitions and harmful traditional practices within Kirat society. The Kirat community has a rich history spanning over 1,000 years in the Kathmandu Valley. The Kirat dynasty ruled the valley from approximately 800 BC to 300 AD. Today, the community includes the Rai, Limbu, Yakkha, Sunuwar and other Tibeto-Burman ethnic groups primarily residing in eastern Nepal.
This day is mainly observed to:
Commemorate the religious reform movement of Dharmaguru Falgunanda Lingden.
Celebrate the social and spiritual advancement of the Kirat community.
Recognize the elimination of superstitious and harmful practices.
Affirm Kirat cultural and religious identity based on Kirat Mundhum.
This day is observed through various community activities:
Religious ceremonies and prayers honoring Falgunanda Lingden.
Community gatherings and assemblies in Kirat areas.
Educational programs explaining the history of the reform movement.
Cultural performances and traditional Kirat music and dance.
Discussions on continued social development and community welfare.
This day is important for several reasons:
It marks a transformation point in Kirat community history.
It demonstrates the power of social reform and collective action.
It is a symbol of ethnic pride and cultural assertion for Kirat peoples.
It honors the visionary leadership of Falgunanda Lingden.
It reinforces Kirat Mundhum as a living religious tradition.
Kirat Samaj Sudhar Diwas is a day of pride and reflection for the Kirat community. By commemorating the bold reforms of Dharmaguru Falgunanda Lingden, this day reminds the community of the importance of social progress, cultural preservation and the values enshrined in Kirat Mundhum for building a better future.