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Inking an identity
Inking an identity

Many indigenous peoples worldwide have inked tattoos for aesthetic and therapeutic reasons that respect their culture and traditions.

Apr 19, 2025

Shey Monastery
Shey Monastery

Shey Monastery, known as the "Crystal Monastery," is tucked away in the rugged wilderness of Upper Dolpa, Nepal. This remote gem is perched at 4,200 meters.

Mar 15, 2024

Tharu Songs and Dances 
Tharu Songs and Dances 

Tharus have numerous songs for different months, festivals, seasons, and times. Through different songs they express their innermost feelings

Dec 19, 2024

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

Fulpati
Fulpati

Fulpati or Phoolpati is observed on the seventh day of Dashain and is also called Maha Saptami.  “Phool” means flower and “Pati” means leaves hence the rites are conducted on this day by offering variety of flowers and leaves.  

Oct 6, 2024

Ghatasthapana
Ghatasthapana

Ghatasthapana is a ritual of the placement of the auspicious Ghada for invoking the goddess and ushering in the festivity of Bada Dashain.

Oct 5, 2024

The Shey Mela: Shelri Dugdra Festival
The Shey Mela: Shelri Dugdra Festival

Every twelve years, the Shey Gompa in the Dolpa district comes alive with the vibrant Shey Mela also known as the "Shelri Dugdra Festival".

Sep 26, 2024

Fishing and the Tharus
Fishing and the Tharus

Fishing has always been a favourite pastime for Tharus. Apart from cultivating rice, wheat, and cereals, they have been fishing too.

Sep 4, 2024

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