Feasts and festivals

Guru Purnima | Vyasa Jayanti

Guru Purnima, commonly known as Teacher’s Day is a very sacred day for Hindus, Buddhists, and even Jains. On this full moon day, which...

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The festival of Paha Charhe

Following Sila Charhe, the Newa people of the Kathmandu Valley celebrate Paha Charhe in the month of Chaitra. On this day, people clean their...

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Matatirtha Aunsi

Mother’s Day is celebrated around the world to honor mothers and motherhood. But in Nepal, unlike in any other country, Mother’s Day is observed...

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Krishnashtami and Sitala Puja

On the last day of the Gai Jatra, there emanates a minor festival called Krishnashtami. People also prefer to call it Janmashtami since it...

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Naag Panchami

As the name suggests, Naag Panchami is the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shrawan, dedicated to the serpents...

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Nirjala Ekadashi

This, Nirjala Ekadashi among the 24 Ekadashis of the year is counted as the most austere and sacred Ekadashi. Due to a belief that...

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Hari Sayani Ekadashi

Ekadashis are the days dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Hari Sayani Ekadashi over here is also one among them. Hari Sayani, by words, means the...

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Holi (Holi punhi/ Holi Purnima)

Holi is the festival of colors, spring, and music that foremost is celebrated with great joy especially, in Nepal and India. During the festival,...

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Sila Charhe; the night of Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri is primarily a Hindu celebration held each year to honor Lord Shiva, the God of Destruction. Although Shivratri is observed in every...

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Madhav Narayan Festival and Swasthani Brata Katha: Month long festival in Bhaktapur

Among the different faces of Lord Vishnu, Madhav Narayan refers to one who is worshipped during the month of Magh. Every year, thousands of...

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Swasthani Barta (1 month long fast ceremony)

Swasthani Barta (one month long fast ceremony) Swasthani Barta is considered more as a month-long fasting ceremony rather than a festival. Yes, there is...

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Samyak dan

Samyak dan is an annual event for the Bhaktapurians which takes place in Na pukhu each year during Maghe Sankranti. But, this Samyak dan...

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Haribodhini Ekadashi

What is Haribodhini Ekadashi? Haribodhini Ekadashi is one of the biggest Ekadashi (events) of Nepal which falls on the 11th day of the bright...

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Bala Chaturdashi or the Bala cha: re

Bala Chaturdashi, often called Bala Cha: re is one trivial event but it has an essential place in our lives. It is also called...

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Saki Mana Punhi

Saki Mana punhi is one of the minor festivals that is celebrated within the Kathmandu Valley. Yet, it has its own importance in the...

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