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Shikali Jatra

Shikali Jatra

Shikhali Jatra is an seven-day long festival celebrate by the Newars of Khokhana, the medieval Newar settlement in Bungamati.

Oct 7, 2024
Sacred Rudraksha of Nepal

Sacred Rudraksha of Nepal

Sacred Rudrakshas that are grown in the hills of Nepal are truly special in every religious, spiritual and a commercial way.

Aug 12, 2024
Jewellery of The Terai

Jewellery of The Terai

Women in the Terai have an immense fascination for Jewellery and the use is often associated with religious and cultural beliefs.

Aug 6, 2024
The 400 Year Old Golden Throne from Malla Era

The 400 Year Old Golden Throne from Malla Era

Sri Niwas Malla was the King of the Lalitpur Kingdom (1661 to 1685) whose golden throne is displayed once a year on Jestha Shukla Purnima.

Jun 27, 2024
The Enduring Elegance of Bulaki

The Enduring Elegance of Bulaki

Bulaki, a nasal ornament made up of gold, native to Nepal, is a traditional piece of jewelry worn by married Nepali women and diaspora.

Jun 23, 2024
Bhatbhateni

Bhatbhateni

Bhat and Bhateni revered as guardian deities are depicted floating above the earth, as their sacred feet must never contact the mortal ground

Jun 6, 2024
Rato Macchendranath Chariot Wheels

Rato Macchendranath Chariot Wheels

Barahi community come together to build gigantic wheels of Rato Macchendranath chariot from scratch every 12 years

May 3, 2024
The chariot festival of Seto Machendranath

The chariot festival of Seto Machendranath

Seto Macchendranath makes a procession through old Kathmandu town to visit the ailing who are unable to move could be blessed with long life happiness.

Apr 18, 2024
11th Nepal Owl Festival in Parbat

11th Nepal Owl Festival in Parbat

11th “Nepal Latokosero and Huchil Festival” took place intending to shine a light on the conservation of owls and Eurasian Eagle owls. Lopre

Feb 8, 2024
Shree Madhav Narayan Mela

Shree Madhav Narayan Mela

Shree Madhav Narayan Mela is celebrated at a grand scale by the Bhaktapur Devout. They offer full body prostrations and make Kalasha Yatra.

Jan 26, 2024
Sama Chakheva

Sama Chakheva

Sama Chakeva festival originated in the Mithila region of the Indian Subcontinent is a sacred festival that epitomizes brother-sister love.

Nov 27, 2023
Guru Nanak Jayanti

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Guru Nanak Jayanti is the most important festival for the Sikhs in Nepal like everywhere in the world. The festival also called “Guru Nanak Gurpurab” or “Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsav” is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak (1469-1539).

Nov 27, 2023
Mohani Nakha:

Mohani Nakha:

Mohani Nakha: on Ashtami is a grand celebration for the Newars, they eat Samay Baji on banana leaves to commemorate the tradition.

Oct 16, 2023
Shikali Jatra of Khokana

Shikali Jatra of Khokana

The mask dance of Shikali Jatra draws a vast congregation of devotees from Khokana and spectators from nearby regions, making it a prominent festival in the area.

Oct 8, 2023
Sorah Shraddha

Sorah Shraddha

Sorah Shraddha is a sixteen-day of Ancestor worship right before Dashain, which is also known as Pitri Paksha, The fortnight of ancestors.

Sep 28, 2023
Jitiya Parba/Jitiya Pawain

Jitiya Parba/Jitiya Pawain

Jitiya is the most valuable festival of the Tharu women which is celebrated by mothers by fasting for their sons' wellbeing.

Sep 28, 2023
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