The Tharus
Tharu are an ethnic group indigenous to the Terai – the southern foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal and India. …
Giving Guniu-Choli
Giving Guniu-Choli is a tradition practiced for a long time now, but has been commercialized these days. In past, parents …
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 …
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 fuss behind traveling in Nepal
In Nepal, there are a really good number of beliefs related to traveling. Before going on a journey, it is …
Jhutti, Artistry of the Rice Stalk
November is a month to rejoice for the Terai dwellers in Nepal. It is the month of harvest, and perhaps …
Shamanism, connecting the physical and the spiritual world
Shamanism is a set of religious beliefs that consider the connection between the physical and the spiritual world. With practices …
The National Dress of Nepal
Nepal is a land that is full of unique places, festivals, cuisine and the dress is no exception! Daura suruwal …
The Living Goddess Kumari
Nepal is a land that has always mesmerized travelers with its festivals, stories and Gods. Unique among all these Gods …
Sarangi, a true Nepali Instrument
Sarangi is a true Nepali musical instrument. It is a stringed wooden instrument that is carved in a single piece …
Lung Ta, the Prayer Flags in Nepal
A prayer flag is a colorful panel of rectangular cloth, often found strung along mountain ridges and peaks high in …
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 …
Upanayana, a religious Hindu ritual
Upanayana is a ritual in which a young boy is invested with a sacred thread, called Janai or Janeu to …
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 …
The Woman in White
If you see any Nepalese woman dressed in a plain white sari without any other ornaments, try looking into her …