Religion

Swasthani Brata is a month-long fasting ritual where the followers recite mythological stories or Skanda Puran or Swasthani Brata Katha. The ritual…

Gunla Dharma (गुँला धर्म) Swayambhu Mahachaitya. Photo by Nikki Thapa Gunla or Gumlā is the tenth month of the Newar Calendar, the…

Several centuries ago Muslim traders from India and other parts of the world visited Nepal for business and trade purposes and made Nepal their home.

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

On Saga Dawa, monks chant, read scriptures and recite mantras; Devotees make donations, light butter lamps, and make kora to attain merit.

Boys dwarfed by massive Annapurna during their Mardi Himal Trek. Photo by Sudip Gurung My work with photographer Thomas Kelly as his…

Although Buddhists all around the world regard every full moon sacred, the full moon in the month of Baisakh has special significance because on this day the Buddha was born, attained enlightenment (nirvana), and attained parinirvana (nirvana-after-death of the body) when he died. This day world wide is celebrated as “Buddha Jayanti”

What is Eid? Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the religion’s principal festivals. Do you know what…

Ramzan, or Ramadan as is called worldwide, is a holy Islamic month fasting as ordained by the Quran for all Muslims who have reached puberty and who are able to keep it, and it is the fourth pillar of Islam. Ramzan is a time of meditation, reflection and self-reformation, allowing people to renew and purify their faith.

Nepal boasts of religious diversity. It is the land of multiple religions, cultures, and traditions from the time unknown. The practice of…