Sama Chakeva, a revered festival deeply embedded in the folk traditions of Mithila, unfolds its enchanting rituals in Kartik (Nov/Dec) on the eve of the Chhat Festival. The festivities commence in harmony with the migratory journey of birds, descending from the Himalayas to the southern plains of Nepal.
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Guru Nanak Jayanti is the most important festival for the Sikhs in Nepal like everywhere in the world. The festival also called…
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Mohani Nakha: A Newari celebration, starts on Ashtami, the eighth day of Dashain, Nepal’s biggest and a fortnight-long festival that usually falls…
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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.
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Worshipping Ancestors is as important as worshipping gods in this country. It’s a part of daily life and one does not begin…
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जितिया पवाई बडा भारी. Jitiya is the most valuable festival of the Tharu women which is celebrated by mothers by fasting for their sons’ wellbeing.
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A mechanic devotee offer puja to Bishwakarma, the Architect God of Hindus at Basundhara, Kathmandu Bishwakarma is a white-bearded lord, in his…
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Haritalika Teej: The Fasting Festival for Women Only Haritalika Teej is annually celebrated on Bhadra Shukla Paksha Tritiya, the third day of…
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Mothers and daughters partake in the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District. Rishi…
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Torana is more than just ornamental arches; they are a representation of Nepal’s vast cultural and religious diversity. The stunning gateway continue to have a special position as a link between the physical and spiritual realms.