Gunla Dharma (गुँला धर्म) Gunla or Gumlā is the tenth month of the Newar Calendar, the Nepal Sambat calendar, and the holiest…
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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.
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Shrawan: The Holiest of All Months The Hindu month of Shrawan, probably the holiest month of all is dedicated entirely to Lord…
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Saga Dawa is a sacred and ancient festival for the Buddhist community not just in Nepal but around the world. The festival…
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My work with photographer Thomas Kelly as his photo editor brought me into touch with Hinduism Today some 15 years ago. Three…
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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”
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What is Eid? Muslims all over the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the religion’s principal festivals. Do you know what…
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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.
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Swasthani Brata is a month-long fasting ritual where the followers recite mythological stories or Skanda Puran or Swasthani Brata Katha. The ritual…
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Nepal boasts of religious diversity. It is the land of multiple religions, cultures, and traditions from the time unknown. The practice of…