Haliyas, a traditional form of bonded labor
Haliya means the ‘one who ploughs’. Haliya is an agricultural bonded labor who works on other’s land. This system of …
The festival of Snakes
Among the various festivals celebrated in Nepal, Nag Panchami (snake festival) is also one. This festival is dedicated to the …
Chulo, the Nepali wood stove
Chulo is a traditional Nepali stove that is made out of mud. People in rural areas, where the sophisticated gas …
Seto Machhendra Nath Jatra
Mostly celebrated by the authentic Newars of Kathmandu City, the Seto Machhendra Nath Jatra is one of the most popular …
Sakela Ubhauli festival of Kirat
Sakela Ubhauli is one of the biggest festival celebrated by Kirat religion in Nepal, another being Sakela Udhauli. Kirat Mundhum, …
Krishna Temple in Patan Durbar Square
Considered as one of the finest stone monument in Kathmandu, the Krishna Mandir in Patan Durbar Square is made in …
Prayer Wheels, the most revered item by buddhists
A prayer wheel is a hollow metal cylinder, often beautifully embossed, mounted on a rod handle and containing a tightly …
Marriage in Nepali Society
Marriage in Nepal is a family affair, unlike most of the Western countries. The parents are responsible for selecting suitable …
Bhai Tika, festival for brothers and sisters
Bhai Tika is one of the most important Hindu festivals for brothers and sisters. It falls on the last day …
Shorah Shraddha, sixteen days for dead ancestors
Also known as Pitri Paksha in Nepali, the fortnight of ancestors, known commonly as Shorah Sarad is a sixteen lunar …
Janku celebrations in Newar
Janku is a celebration performed when a man or woman of Newari community turns 77 years old. There are five …
Bindabasini, the guardian deity of Pokhara
Situated in the northern part of the beautiful lake city of Nepal is the temple of Bindabasini. Located near the …
Ethnic Associations in Nepal
Nepal is a multi-lingual, multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural country. There are diverse groups residing in Nepal with peace and harmony. …
Malpuwa in Holi
Malpuwa is an especial delicacy prepared especially during the festival of Holi, festival of colors. It is made of wheat …
Story of the Log
Last June, I went to the Terai for my holidays. I lived in those pretty thatched houses and saw varieties …
Mata Tirtha Aunsi- Nepali Mother’s Day
Mata Tirtha Aunsi is a festival for mothers as it is the Nepali Mother’s Day, which falls on the Nepali …
Dashain – Most Anticipated Festival Of The Year
Celebrated by every caste in the Nepalese community, it really is the most anticipated festival of the year. Dashain, or …
The three temples of Taleju Bhawani
Taleju Bhawani is one of the most powerful goddesses and is also regarded as the clan goddess of the Malla …
Siddhi Vinayak for getting your work done
The temple of Siddhi Vinayak, also known as the Siddhi Ganesh temple, is situated in Shorakhutte, Kathmandu. Like many temples …
Bel-Bibaha, marriage between a girl and a fruit
Bel Bibaha or Ehee is a ceremony in Newari community of Nepal in which pre-adolescent girls are married to the …