Administrator Trishul Jatra Trishul Jatra is one of the oldest festivals celebrated by the Newar community every year at Devpatan. The jatra commences with the offering of flowers, vermilion powder, fruits and incenses to the ‘k... Oct 1, 2020
Administrator Shree Swasthani Brata Katha Hundreds of festivals and culturally valued holy days are celebrated here in Nepal. Some are solemn religious affairs, while others bring people joy and occasion to let loose. Swasthani Brata (fast) i... Oct 1, 2020
Administrator Sita Nawami Sita Nawami is celebrated as an important Hindu observance dedicated to Goddess Sita. Marking the birth anniversary of Sita, married women observe a fast for the well-being of their husbands. Accordin... Oct 1, 2020
Administrator Marriage Ceremony in Nepal The Bihey (marriage) seasons in Nepal typically run from mid-November to mid-December, from January to mid-March, and mid-April to mid-June. Despite the influence of modernity, Nepali marriages or wed... Oct 1, 2020
Administrator Ram Nawami On the ninth day of the Shukla Paksha, as per the Hindu calendar’s Chaitra month, Ram Nawami is celebrated to honour the birth of Lord Ram. Devotees visit nearby temples of Lord Ram with flowers and o... Oct 1, 2020
Administrator Gosaikunda Snanan Gosaikunda Snanan is a major event for Hindu religion as on this day thousands of devotees go to Gosaikunda Lake for a holy bath. Gosaikunda is one of the holiest lakes of Nepal. Located at an altitud... Oct 1, 2020
Administrator Maghe Sankranti Maghe Sankranti marks the sun travelling northwards to Makar Rashi (Capricorn) and is celebrated on the first day in the month of Magh as per the Bikram Sambat calendar. It is the end of Poush and win... Oct 1, 2020
Administrator Sithi Nakha Sithi Nakha is an important festival of the Newa community. The word “sithi” was modified from the Sanskrit word “Shashthi” meaning sixth and “nakha” in Nepal Bhasha, means festival. Thus, the name Si... Oct 1, 2020
Administrator Lakh Batti Lakh Batti is a Hindu ceremony performed to bring upon divine intervention in order to change the course of one’s life. “Lakh” meaning a hundred thousand, and “Batti” meaning lights is a puja ceremony... Oct 1, 2020
Administrator Krishna Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami is one of the most widely celebrated festivals worldwide to mark the birth day of Lord Krishna. It is also known as Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Krishna Ashtami, Saatam Aath... Oct 1, 2020
Administrator Guru Purnima In Hinduism, it’s believed that a Guru or a teacher is the one who removes the darkness of our ignorance. The word Guru is derived from two words, ‘gu’ and ‘ru’. The Sanskrit root ‘gu’ means darkness ... Oct 1, 2020
Administrator Holi - Festival of Colors A kaleidoscopic cloud of colors hover over every nook and corner of Nepal’s streets around the beginning of March. On this full moon day every reveler jeer in marking the arrival of spring by smearing... Oct 1, 2020
