Dhigur System of Thakalis in Nepal
It is a system of financial co-operatives among the Thakali community in Nepal. Dhigur contributes in the economic securities of …
Top ten Temples of Nepal
Nepal is rich in religious as well as cultural heritage. It is often called the home of Gods and Goddesses. …
Festival of Horse Racing
The Horse Racing Day popularly known as Ghode Jatra falls on the Month of mid March or early April (Chaitra). …
Indra Jatra
Indra Jatra is one of the major street festivals of Kathmandu Valley celebrated at the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square. It …
Teej, A Women-Only Festival
A unique festival, Teej is widely-celebrated in Nepal, as well as in certain parts of India, but only by Hindu …
Music at Kirateshwor under the Moon Light
Kirateshwor Mahadev, one of the oldest temples in Nepal, has a tradition of a musical concert every month in its …
Gaijatra – a festival of cow and humor
‘Gaijatra’, a popular festival in Nepal, is celebrated in the month of August with great excitement and enthusiasm especially in …
Celebrating Harvest- Yomari Purnima
Nepal has a diverse culture and tradition within a small geographical area. Each area has its own unique cultural identity …
Rodhi Ghar
In the Gurung community of Nepal, Rodhi is a club for the teenagers, usually for the age group of 10/11. …
Eating, Nepali style
Every country has its own distinct cuisine. In the case of Nepal, there are several regional variations, but one dish …
The Pashupatinath Temple
Standing proudly 23.6 meters above the ground in the middle of an open courtyard at Deopatan, is the largest Hindu …
The fuss behind traveling in Nepal
In Nepal, there are a really good number of beliefs related to traveling. Before going on a journey, it is …
The Pathibhara Shrine
Pathivara Devi shrine, at an altitude of 3, 794 m in Taplejung, is a popular pilgrimage destination. The animist deity …
Jhutti, Artistry of the Rice Stalk
November is a month to rejoice for the Terai dwellers in Nepal. It is the month of harvest, and perhaps …
The festival of Bala Chaturdasi
Bala Chaturdasi is a religious event during which Hindu and Buddhist devotees pray for their deceased family members. Also referred …
Rautes, the last of Nepal’s nomadic tribes
The few nomadic forest tribes left on the planet struggle to protect their traditional way of life in balance with …
Mithila Art, an art without artists
Nepal’s most famous and fascinating indigenous art forms, by far, are the Mithila paintings. Also known as Madhubani paintings, this …
Shamanism, connecting the physical and the spiritual world
Shamanism is a set of religious beliefs that consider the connection between the physical and the spiritual world. With practices …
The National Dress of Nepal
Nepal is a land that is full of unique places, festivals, cuisine and the dress is no exception! Daura suruwal …
The Temple of Sankata
Karunamaya was a deity born into the family of devils. A shaman, summoned to whisk the deity away from India’s …