The festival of water
A festival of water, blessing, amusement and merrymaking, Joorshital is widely celebrated by the Tharu community in Nepal. Falling on …
Deshemaru Jhya, an architectural wonder
Kathmandu, the land of cultural and architectural wonders has at least a piece of art in almost all of its …
Mahankal, the Lord of time
The temple of Mahankal is situated near New Road in Kathmandu. Mahankal denotes someone who is beyond time and the …
Chusya Baha
Located at the end of a lane on the west of Kantipath, Chusya Baha was built by Gunajyoti Bajracharya of …
Lokta Papers
The yellowish papers that were previously used more for official uses, Lokta paper or the Nepali Kagaj has become popular …
Ghonghi, delicacy of snail
One of the most common foods in the Tharu community of Nepal, Ghonghi is often catered as delicacy, just the …
Ten important festivals of Tharu
One of the many ethnic groups of Nepal, Tharu community is rich in terms of culture and religion. Devoted and …
Suhadi, a type of flat bread
Nepali society is diversified with more than ninety ethnic groups living within its boundary. Each group has their own distinct …
Child Birth Past and Present
Child birth, be it in past or present, has always been a reason for happiness and joy around the world …
Siddha Pokhari in Bhaktapur
Siddha Pokhari, also called as Ta–Pukhu, was constructed during rule of the Medieval King Yakshya Malla in the early fifteenth …
Traditional grinders used in Nepal
It has not been so long that the technologies were introduced in Nepal. Nepali market is relatively new when it …
Traditional methods of communication in Nepal
Nepal is a country rich in traditions and cultures. The forms of modern communication are quiet recent and new compared …
Rudraksha in Nepal
An integral part of the Hindu religion and a sacred item found in most of the Nepali household with the …
Festival of Haribodhini Ekadashi
Haribodhini Ekadashi is one of the important festivals of Nepal. Although not as popular as Shivaratri or Saraswati Puja, this …
Bhadgaunle Topi
One of the popular caps made in Nepal, Bhadgaunle topi also identifies the nation with many people, especially officials, donning …
Dey Acharya Puja
Dey Acharya Puja is an age-old tradition celebrated by the gurjus of Kathmandu district that helps in keeping alive the …
Sheshnarayan Temple
Situated near the medieval town of Pharping under a cliff face is the sacred shrine of Sheshnarayan temple sharing its …
Festival for the goddess of wealth
One of the popular and important Hindu festivals of Nepal is the festival of Laxmi puja that falls on the …
The Kirantis
Kirantis are said to be the oldest ruling dynasty of Nepal valley (as Kathmandu valley was called back then) which …
Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Nepal
Valentine’s Day is an occasion for the couples or the people to express their love to each other or the …