Hinduism

Saraswati Puja is one of the most important festivals in Nepal. It is observed on Magh Shukla Panchami, the fifth day of…

A priest washing sleeping Vishnu of Narayansthan of Budhanilkantha. Photo by Author For most Nepalis, Budhanilkantha is synonymous with the Hindu mandir…

Madhav Narayan Bhajan Madhav Narayan Madhav Narayan, Guli daya dumha re Bhakta yaata kripa tayaa darshan byumha re Khwopa Deya hanuman ghatey…

Fulpati or Phoolpati is observed on the seventh day of Dashain Festival and is also called Maha Saptami.  “Phool” means flower and…

Dashain is a festival for celebrating a victory of good over evil, the defeat of a mythological demon called Mahisashur at the…

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Gaura Parba, the festival of Gaura, is mainly celebrated in western, mid-western & far western regions of Nepal. Passed down to generations…

Shrawan: The Holiest of All Months The Hindu month of Shrawan, probably the holiest month of all is dedicated entirely to Lord…

Ram Navami is celebrated throughout Nepal and India by Hindus to commemorate the Hero of Treta Yug, Lord Rama, born to King Dashrath and his first wife Queen Kaushlya of Ayodhya, a city in present-day India. Bhajans (devotional songs) praising the exploits of Lord Rama, his loyal brother Lakshmana and his devoted wife Sita are sung.

Fau Purne, these days famously called “Holi” is one of the most vibrant festivals for Nepalese all around the world. This festival…