Nepali folklore offers one of the most unusual love stories imaginable: , a demon who fell in love with a beautiful girl from Majipa (present-day Kathmandu Valley). According to myth, the Lakhey saw the girl farming by the river and instantly fell in love. The natives of Kathmandu celebrate this enduring love story through Matina Paru , referred to as Newar's Valentine's Day, symbolizing themes of love, sacrifice, and acceptance.
