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A passionate globetrotter, a culture enthusiast, an aspiring writer, a visual content creator, and most importantly, the Founder who eats and breathes "Ask Me About Nepal" (AMAN).

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    Sama Chakheva

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    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.

  • CultureHistorySikhism

    Guru Nanak Jayanti

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    Guru Nanak Jayanti is the most important festival for the Sikhs in Nepal like everywhere in the world. The festival also called…

  • CultureEthnic GroupFestivals

    Mohani Nakha:

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    Mohani Nakha: A Newari celebration, starts on Ashtami, the eighth day of Dashain, Nepal’s biggest and a fortnight-long festival that usually falls…

  • FestivalsTradition

    Shikali Jatra of Khokana

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    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.

  • CultureHinduism

    Sorah Shraddha

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    Worshipping Ancestors is as important as worshipping gods in this country. It’s a part of daily life and one does not begin…

  • CultureEthnic GroupFestivals

    Jitiya Parba/Jitiya Pawain

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    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.

  • CultureFestivalsHinduism

    Bishwakarma Puja

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    A mechanic devotee offer puja to Bishwakarma, the Architect God of Hindus at Basundhara, Kathmandu Bishwakarma is a white-bearded lord, in his…

  • FestivalsHinduism

    Haritalika Teej

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    Haritalika Teej: The Fasting Festival for Women Only Haritalika Teej is annually celebrated on Bhadra Shukla Paksha Tritiya, the third day of…

  • FestivalsHinduism

    Rishi Panchami

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    Mothers and daughters partake in the bathing ritual at River Arun on the occasion of Rishi Panchami, Sati Ghat, Sankhuwasabha District. Rishi…

  • Art & CraftsCultureHeritage

    Torana

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    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.

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