Radish sandana
Radish is a common and popular vegetable used for making curry or pickle. This commonly used vegetable can not only …
The Tamang Community
The Tamang community is the indigenous inhabitants of the Himalayan region of Nepal. One of the major Tibeto-Burman speaking communities …
The Tooth Goddess
Situated in the middle of beautiful hills of Bijaypur in Dharan is the temple of Dantakali (the tooth goddess). The …
Teej festival – photo story
Teej is one of the most important Hindu festivals, when Lord Shiva is worshiped. On this day, married women keep nirjala …
Kite Flying in Nepal
It is September, the season of kite flying in Kathmandu. Rising above the city’s skyline and up above the buildings, …
The gift of health in Bhai Tika
One of the most treasured parts of the Bhai Tika ritual during Tihar is a packet of masala. A popular …
Making Kachhila
One of the most popular snack items belonging to the Newari community, kachhila is made of raw meat. One among …
The Guru-ba keeping the Nepali dance alive
This old man going by the name of Dr Kumar Prasad Darshan is probably the only man in Nepal to …
The Newar Community
One of dominant ethnic groups of Nepal, Newar is the indigenous group of Kathmandu valley that used to make almost …
The temple of Tangal Ganesh
The small temple situated inside the main road in the Tangal area in Kathmandu, Tangal Ganesh temple is said to …
The god with sixteen hands
The god of wisdom, knowledge, art and literature not only cures people’s diseases but also gives child to the childless. …
Pilgrimage with a blend of adventure
The less than a week trek through the subtropical jungle to high-altitude desert towards the Himalayan highway residing in the …
A catalogue of Nepalese Temples with Erotic Arts and Themes
Erotic depictions were considered as art forms in past. It is only recently that it has been compared to obscene …
Worshipping Self in Mha Puja
Celebrated on the fourth day of Tihar by the Newar community is the festival of Mha Puja. It also falls …
The temple of Indresvar Mahadev
Situated in the city of Banepa is the temple of Indresvar Mahadev. It is also known as the principal haven …
Business Ganesh temple
Situated near the New Road gate in Kathmandu, the small temple of New Road Ganesh is famous for wealth giving …
Rajdevi Temple
Rajdevi Temple, one of the famous temples in Eastern region, is situated at Rajbiraj – 9, Saptari. The temple holds …
Temple of Bajrayogini
The famous tantric temple of Bajrayogini, also known as Gum Bihar is located in the hills of Sakhu, northeast of …
Bakreshwor Mahadev for curing stammering problem
The mysterious temple of Bakreshwor Mahadev or Bakreshwor Shiva and Shakti temple is situated at the remote mountain near the …
Upanayana, a religious Hindu ritual
Upanayana is a ritual in which a young boy is invested with a sacred thread, called Janai or Janeu to …