On the occasion of Phagu Purnima, devotees have thronged Bhimsen Temple in Bhaktapur. 

On Phagu Purnima devotees throng Pardeshi Bhimsen Temple in Ardash, Yachhen Bhimsen Temple in Yanchen, and Tachpal Bhimsen Temple in Dattatraya for a darshan and worshipping.

It is culturally believed that worshipping the deity Bhimsen on the day of Phagu Purnima opens up a new source of income and business flourishes. 

On this day, traditional Dhimebaja, Fansuri baja, Dha baja, are played by different groups going up to the Bhimsen Temple from different settlements. 

The Fagu festival is celebrated by worshiping the deity and savouring Samyebajji. This is called Bhising Pooja in the local language. 

Likewise, local women dress up in Newari ethnic costume, the Hakupatasi, worship the Bhimsen deity, savor Samyebajji, and then go around the neighborhood to celebrate Phagu.