The Three Parvas (Massacres)
The first series of Parvas (massacres) in Nepal, popularly known as the three massacres gave rise to the century long …
Maghe Sangrati festival in Nepal
Maghe Sangrati, also known as Makar Sangranti is celebrated on the first day of the holy month of Magh (mid January). …
Celebrating Rishi Panchami festival – photo feature
Rishi Panchami is celebrated by the Hindu women after they reach their menstruation period. In this day, the seven powerful …
Guheswari, the goddess for the legal problems
The temple of Guheswari is one of the major Shakti Peeth of Nepal. The temple on the left bank of …
The Kot Parva (Court Massacre) in Nepal
Kot Parva (court massacre) was the first massacre in the history of Nepal that led to the rise of the …
Worshipping the Goddess of Knowledge
Basanta Panchami is celebrated as the birthday of Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. This day is commonly known as Saraswati …
Rishi Panchami, fast observed for forgiveness
The festival of Rishi Panchami is related with the worship of the Sapta Rishi (seven powerful saints in Hindu religion). …
Understanding the Nepali Society
A society is a web of human relationships. It is about the people, their culture and lifestyles, daily patterns, their …
Kamaiyas, a traditional form of a bonded labor
Kamaiya is the traditional form of bonded labor. It is a system of slavery and the slaves are known as …
Bheja, the organization for Magar Community
Bheja organization is found in the Magar community. It is a religious, cultural and economic organization of Magars. It helps …
Bhadrakali Temple in Kathmandu
Bhadrakali is one of the powerful goddess of Nepal. Located near the Sahid Gate at the eastern side of Tudikhel …
Lhosar- Ethnic New Year
The word consists of two words, ‘Lho’ meaning year and ‘Sar’ meaning new in Tamang language. The end of the …
Donation through holy fire offering (Yagyas)
Dinbandhu Pokhrel is a household name in Nepal. He has generated billions of rupees in donations to construct infrastructures like …
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 …