Nepal Sambat Calendar is widely used by the Newars, the indigenous of Kathmandu Valley and the first day of it that falls in October/November is their New Year’s day.
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The Vikram Samvat calendar continued to be used as the official calendar in Nepal even after the end of the Rana regime in 1951. However, during the Rana regime, the calendar was replaced by the Saka Samvat calendar, which was used for official purposes.
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Stay informed of the holidays, festivals, and events in Nepal for the upcoming year 2080 BS by referring to this comprehensive list. Be sure to save the calendar to stay up-to-date with the latest celebrations.
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April heralds the start of the New Year as per theNepalese calendar. This event witnesses unusual celebrations across the Kathmandu Valley.
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Nepal is the land of festivities, a country of days and deities; innumerable religious days and deities are as if the life…
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The three towns of Bhaktpur district; Bhaktapur, Thimi, and Bode welcome the Nepali New year. People of Bhaktapur pull huge yellow chariots through the alleys of the town containing the idols of Bhairabh and Bhadrakali. Thimi people carry 32 palanquins bearing 32 different idols and parade the town while tossing Sindoor at each another to welcome the New Year. Similarly in Bode, people with their tongues pierced walk the ancient route within the town to ward off the evil spirit of Nilbarahi forest.
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Nepal is the land of festivities, and this is not an understatement. A country of days and deities; various religious days and…
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A Tithi is the unit of time to denote a day made by the movement of the moon. Most importantly, it is…