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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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    Naag Panchami

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    Naag Panchami, the day of the Nagas, Snake/Serpent Gods falls on Shrawan Shukla Panchami, the fifth of the brightening lunar fortnight during…

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    Gunla Dharma

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    Gunla Dharma (गुँला धर्म) Gunla or Gumlā is the tenth month of the Newari Calendar, the Nepal Sambat calendar, and the holiest…

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    Gathamuga: Chahre

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    Gathamuga: Chareh falls on Dillaagaa Chareh, the thirteenth day of the waxing moon of the 9th month Dilla or a Newar Calendar…

  • Case StudyCulturePeopleReligion

    Nepal Youth Speak Out

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    My work with photographer Thomas Kelly as his photo editor brought me into touch with Hinduism Today some 15 years ago. Three…

  • CultureFestivals

    Sithi Nakha  or Kumar Sasthi

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    This festival falls on the pre-monsoon day when water levels in wells and ponds are at their lowest point that makes the cleaning easy.  In ancient times, every citizen of the town, regardless of castes, had to take responsibility for cleaning the community water system. Anyone who failed to complete his assigned section by Sithi Nakha day was duly punished.

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    Rato Macchendranath

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    Rato Macchendranath, the guardian of Kathmandu valley, to Hindus, he is also Bunga deo and Avalokiteshwara to Buddhist while learned Buddhists identify him as Padma Pani, the fourth of the five Buddha who represent the elements. He has a red face and eyes benevolently lowered, Red face, hence the Rato Macchendratha.

  • CultureIslamPeople

    Ramzan

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    Ramzan, or Ramadan as is called worldwide, is a holy Islamic month fasting as ordained by the Quran for all Muslims who have reached puberty and who are able to keep it, and it is the fourth pillar of Islam. Ramzan is a time of meditation, reflection and self-reformation, allowing people to renew and purify their faith.

  • Travel

    Kuwepani

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    There is no place in Nepal that can lure me to call home except for my house in Dhapasi. At least that…

  • Heritage SiteHistoryTravel

    Gorkha Kingdom

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    Despite Gorkha being my ancestral town forever, November 2018 was the second time I landed there. I think my dad and uncles went there only a couple of times in their lifespan of 60 years. When asked where my ancestral town is, I say, Gorkha!! About 100 years ago!

  • CultureFestivals

    Bala Chaturdashi

    by Nikki Thapa
    by Nikki Thapa

    Bala Chaturdashi is an occasion for Nepalese to observe a ritual remembering the deceased family members. As the name says, Bala Chaturdashi falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, the fourteenth day of the waning moon fortnight in the month Mangshir (Nov/Dec). It is also called sattbij chharne din, a day to offer seven varieties of grains; paddy, barley, sesame, wheat, gram, maize, and finger millet

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