Fewa Lake and The Taal Barahi
Fewa Lake in Pokhara is the second largest lake in Nepal. It covers an area of about 4.43 sq. km …
Kumari Chhen, House of the Holy
The Kumari Chhen is the home of Living Goddess Kumari. The house is also called Kumari Bahal or Kumari Temple …
Tihar, the festival of lights
Tihar is one of the major Hindu festivals that is celebrated for five days in October or early November every …
Holi, the Festival of Colors
Holi is considered as one of the major festival of Nepal which falls on the full moon day of late …
Rice Dhakani
Dhakani is a sweet snack made from rice. One of the traditional snacks made in Nepal, it is popular for …
Jwano (thyme) in Nepali kitchen
Thyme seed, locally known as jwano, is considered to be one of the best sources of nutrients that a body …
Chhath Parva, festival of sun god
One of the major festivals of Madhesh or Terai, Chhath Parva is dedicated to the Sun-god and is observed on …
The festival of Saamaa Chakewa
One of the most important festivals of the Tharu women of the middle as well as the eastern Terai, Saamaa …
Lung Ta, the Prayer Flags in Nepal
A prayer flag is a colorful panel of rectangular cloth, often found strung along mountain ridges and peaks high in …
The Goddess with Severed Head
Located in the village of Sakhada, some 10 kilometers south of Rajbiraj (the headquarters of Saptari district) and about 1 …
Krishna Janmastami
As the name goes by, Shree Krishna Janmastami is the festival celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Krishna. It …
Purano Nepal by Toni Hagen
Purano Nepal or Old Nepal is a documentary by Toni Hagen during his geographical field work in the Himalayan region …
Cooking Dhido
Dhido is a traditional Nepali cuisine prepared mostly in the hilly region of Nepal. This wheat pudding is considered to …
Baglamukhi Temple in Patan
One of the famous temples of Devi in Kathmandu, the temple of Baglamukhi is situated in Patan (Lalitpur). There are …
Butter Candles, candles that illuminate wisdom
Butter candles are used in nearly every Nepalese temple, household and altar for religious purposes. The light from the flame …
Some common Nepali words and sentences
Language is an important aspect of society and culture. To understand a culture of a place, it is helpful to …
The holy month of Ramadan
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar that lasts for 29 to 30 days, Ramadan is celebrated as the month …
Undoubtedly proud to be a Nepali
I was at my Uncle’s place when a little cousin of mine showed me a book named World of Facts. …
How Nepal got its name
Nepal, the country of gods, rivers and mountains, is rich in culture and natural beauty. It’s a small country sandwiched …
The Museum Dedicated to Religious Artifacts
Situated in the heart of the city of Lalitpur is the Patan Durbar Square Museum. It is the former palace …