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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Fr Marshall D Moran 1906-1992 in Godavari with his ham radio. Photo: Brooke Allen We stood uneasily on the grass beneath the…
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The 11th day of a bright or dark fortnight is very auspicious very sacred for Hindu devotees and they observes fast on this day.
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What is a family? You may encounter with varied definitions when a question like that arises. And, if you ask Hindus, they…
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Yamapanchak is another name for Tihar where Yama is God Yama, the Hindu god of death), and Panchak means five days.
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Tihar/Deepawali Nepal is a typical country of cultural and religious diversities. These multiplicities are recognized by the specific group of people, which…
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The Sherpas originated as several families who migrated from eastern Tibet and settled uninhabited valleys in the Himalaya about 400 years ago. Their name “Sher-pa” reflects those origins: “east-people”. This small group of families brought with them the rich traditions, religion and literature of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Fulpati or Phoolpati is observed on the seventh day of Dashain Festival and is also called Maha Saptami. “Phool” means flower and…
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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…