Nauratha, nine holy nights
Nauratha refers to the nine holy nights that precedes Dashami during the festival of Dashain. During this period, the female member of …
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 …
Jatra that takes place nowhere else
Every year in Hadigaun, people conduct a unique jatra that takes place nowhere in the world. Commonly known as Hadigaun …
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 …
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 …
The festival of Bala Chaturdasi
Bala Chaturdasi is a religious event during which Hindu and Buddhist devotees pray for their deceased family members. Also referred …
Dumji festival of the Sherpa community
One of the greatest and very special festivals taking place in the Khumbu area during the month of May or …
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 …
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 …
Mani Rimdu, a festival up in the Himalayas
Mani Rimdu, a 19-day series of sacred ceremonies concluding in a public festival lasting for three days is a point …
Yomari Punhi, a popular Nepali festival
Yomari Punhi, punhi meaning full moon, is one of the popular Newari festivals observed every year during the full moon …
The festival of Snakes
Among the various festivals celebrated in Nepal, Nag Panchami (snake festival) is also one. This festival is dedicated to the …
Seto Machhendra Nath Jatra
Mostly celebrated by the authentic Newars of Kathmandu City, the Seto Machhendra Nath Jatra is one of the most popular …