Kasthamandap, the temple made out of a single tree
Kasthamandap is a three-storey pagoda-style temple situated in the Human Dhoka Durbar Square in heart of Kathmandu city and is …
Nara Devi, the Goddess of Human being
One of the finest examples of Newari architectural history, Nara Devi temple in Kathmandu is a three storied Pagoda style …
Guthi Australia, promoting Newari Culture
Guthi Australia is a community-based, non-profit and volunteer driven organization in Australia. It aims to raise awareness regarding Newari cultural …
The festival of Matya in Patan
A typical Buddhist festival of Nepal celebrated on the third day of the dark fortnight of Shrawan (August), Matya begins …
Dattatreya temple
Standing proudly on the premises of Dattatreya Square in Bhaktapur, the temple of Dattatreya is believed to be constructed by …
The Guardian deity of Pokhara
Located in the lake city of Pokhara, one of the major tourist hubs in Nepal, the temple of Bindabasini is …
The festival of Dashain
One of the major festivals of Hindus in Nepal, Dashain is celebrated with joy and happiness all over the country. …
Sweet Khuwa Barfi
One of the most popular and most desired sweets in Nepal, Khuwa Barfi is a common sweet available in almost …
A Place for Pilgrimage and True Love
Budha Subba is one of the most popular destinations in eastern Nepal. It is an ancient Kiranti shrine on the …
Til ko laddu
One of the most essential sweets required during the festival of Maghe Sangrati that falls on the first day of …
The festival of Guru Purnima
Celebrated on the full moon (Purnima) in the Nepali month of Ashadh (June-July) of the Shaka Samvat, Indian national calendar …
Pote, the colorful glass bead necklace
Pote or the colorful glass bead necklace symbolizes the married women in Nepal. A woman seen wearing a pote is …
Once in twelve years- Pachali Bhairav Jatra
The festival of Pachali Bhairav is celebrated in Kathmandu on Vijaya Dashami every twelve years. It is also known as …
The Gurung Community
The Gurung community of Nepal is said to have migrated to the central region of Nepal from Mongolia in the …
Carrot Fudge dessert, Nepali style
Carrot is considered as one of the healthy food items. It can be eaten raw, as a salad, made pickle, …
Traditional Newari attire
The majority of the population living in the Kathmandu valley consists of Newars whose facial features are a mixture of …
Visiting the Bhaktapur Durbar Square
One of the best places in Nepal, Bhaktapur is the perfect blend of authentic and modern worlds. Although, it is …
The Living Goddess – Kumari
Nepal is rich in religious heritage as it houses many temples, chaityas and gumbas. It has a distinct feature that …
The Tharus
Tharu are an ethnic group indigenous to the Terai – the southern foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal and India. …
Chaite Dashain, the second Dashain
Chaite Dashain is the second of the two Dashain festivals dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga. Unlike Bada Dashain (the …