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 …
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 …
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 …
The festival of water
A festival of water, blessing, amusement and merrymaking, Joorshital is widely celebrated by the Tharu community in Nepal. Falling on …
Ten important festivals of Tharu
One of the many ethnic groups of Nepal, Tharu community is rich in terms of culture and religion. Devoted and …
Festival of Haribodhini Ekadashi
Haribodhini Ekadashi is one of the important festivals of Nepal. Although not as popular as Shivaratri or Saraswati Puja, this …
Dey Acharya Puja
Dey Acharya Puja is an age-old tradition celebrated by the gurjus of Kathmandu district that helps in keeping alive the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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). …
The Living Goddess Kumari
Nepal is a land that has always mesmerized travelers with its festivals, stories and Gods. Unique among all these Gods …
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 …
Chhath Parva, festival of sun god
One of the major festivals of Madhesh or Terai, Chhath Parva is dedicated to the Sun-god and is observed on …
The festival of Saamaa Chakewa
One of the most important festivals of the Tharu women of the middle as well as the eastern Terai, Saamaa …
The holy month of Ramadan
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar that lasts for 29 to 30 days, Ramadan is celebrated as the month …
The Teechi Festival in Upper Mustang
Try something different during your holidays. Go watch the indigenous people of the Upper Mustang Region in Lo-Manthang celebrate the …
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 …
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 …