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 …
Newa Chen, preserving cultural heritage
Located in Kobahal Tol, north of Patan Durbar Square, Newa Chen also known as the Shrestha House is a cultural …
Homemade Medical Remedies in Nepal
Nepal, the land of medicinal herbs and plants has many such herbal plants that have high medicinal values. Besides, Yarshagumba, …
Kodoko Roti
One of the major sources of carbohydrate among the people in the hilly region of Nepal, millet, locally known as …
Home-made Sabudana Chips
Tapioca pearl, known as sabudana in Nepali, is one of the most popular items for making pudding during the fasts …
Duna, Tapari and Bota, leaf plates in Nepal
Disposable multipurpose leaf plates and bowl going by the name of Tapari, Duna and Bota, are made by stitching the …
Privileged and under-privileged
When you hop into a public transport here in Kathmandu, you’ll find boys, (children, teenagers, adults) working as the conductor …
The role of Red Cross in Nepal
Jean Henri Dunant was a Swiss businessman, influenced by the horrific aftermath of the battle of Solferino, founded the Red …