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The festival of Dashain, also known as Vijaya Dashami or Bada Dashain is the greatest festival of Hindus. It is the longest,…

Jitiya Parba/Jitiya Pawain जितिया पवाई बडा भारी Jitiya Pawain Bada Bhari Jitiya is the most valuable festival of the Tharu women. Jitiya…

Indra Jatra Indra Jatra also known as Yenya, is one of the biggest colorful religious street festivals of Kathmandu lasts for eight…

Kushe Aunshi/Gokarna Aunshi/ Pitri Tarpani Aunshi: The Father’s Day Nepalese, nationwide celebrate Father’s Day on Bhadara Kirshna Aunshi, the last day of…

The word Asana refers to the divine sitting posture of the divinities. It is also commonly used to denote a seat (throne)…

Janai Purnima Naturally, older civilizations tend to have a rich heritage of myths, legends, and folklore woven and integrated with everyday practices…

Gai Jatra: The Procession of Sacred Cows Gai Jatra is a sacred procession made by bereaved families to honour the dead of…

The Eight Auspicious Symbols The Eight Auspicious Symbols are signs of good fortune, success, and spiritual victories. The use of eight auspicious…

Bhoto Jatra According to the legend, Karkot Naga of Taudaha, a lake on the southern outskirts of Kathmandu, gifted a bejewelled bhoto…

Naag Panchami: The Day of the Snake Gods Naag Panchami, the day of the Nagas, Snake/Serpent Gods falls on Shrawan Shukla Panchami,…