Ubhauli & Udhauli Festval

KRY UK organises two of the most important annual cultural celebrations of the Kirat Rai community: Ubhauli “Ascending”and Udhauli “Descending”.

 

These festivals bring together the community from across the United Kingdom to celebrate culture, tradition, and unity.

📅 Festival Calendar (2026)

Ubhauli Festival 2026

📅 Saturday, 23 May 2026
📍 Kirat Rai House, Gambles Lane, Ripley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6HS

Udhauli Festival 2026

📅 TBC

📍 Kirat Rai House, Gambles Lane, Ripley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6HS

Ubhauli Festival

Ubhauli marks the seasonal movement towards higher lands and symbolises harmony with nature, renewal, and gratitude. It is celebrated through traditional Silli dances, cultural performances, and spiritual observances.

Udhauli Festival

Udhauli marks the seasonal return to lower lands and symbolises harvest, reflection, and gratitude. It is celebrated with cultural gatherings, traditional rituals, and community participation.

Community Participation

These events attract participants from across the United Kingdom, including Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, London, and beyond, making them important national gatherings for the Kirat Rai community.

Across different Kirat Rai linguistic communities, the Ubhauli festival is known by various names, reflecting the rich linguistic diversity of the community.

These include:

  • Khaumo (Wambule)
  • Tos (Kulung)
  • Tosi (Thulung)
  • Tosu (Dumi)
  • Lak Chham (Puma)
  • Was (Khaling)
  • Sakela (Koyi/Koyu)
  • Sakela (Chamling)
  • Sakewa / Sakenwa (Bantawa)
  • Sakhewa (Mewahang)
  • Sakhewa (Sampang)
  • Hong / Segro (Bahing/Bayung)
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