Teacher's day is called "Guru Purnima"

Teacher's day is called "Guru Purnima" in Nepali. The full moon day, Ashad sukla purnima and the day usually falls in mid-July.
Students pay homage to the teachers, offer them foods and flowers and receive blessings from the teacher. "Guru Devo Bhava:" a Sanskrit phrase meaning "Teacher is God" is still widely accepted. Teachers are given the highest degree of respect.