Guru Purnima (Teacher’s day)
The Guru Purnima festival is celebrated by paying reverence to all teachers. The festival, also marked as Teacher's Day, is observed on the full moon day in the Nepali month Ashadh as per the lunar…
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Harishayani Ekadashi
Devotees of Hindu faith are observe Harishayani Ekadashi. They also observe one of the most significant fasts on this Day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, regarded as the creator of the universe. Ekadashi or the eleventh…
Shree Panchami
Shree Panchasmi also known as Basanta Panchami or Saraswoti Puja, is being celebrated across the country by worshipping Saraswoti, the Goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, art, music and culture. The festival is celebrated every year…
Maghe Sankranti
On Maghe or Makar Sankranti, Hindus take holy dips into rivers and ponds, worship at various temples and relish delicacies like ghee, yam, khichadi and sweets like chaku and sweets made of sesame and molasses.…
Yomari Puni
The Yomari Puni or Poornima is a festival observed by the Newar community of the Valley and is believed to have started 400 years ago. A special delicacy made of rice flour and molasses called…
Gunla festival
Gunla festival is one of the major festivals of the Newar Buddhist community. It is a month-long festival. During the festival, Newar Buddhists recite scriptures, observe fast and visit places of worship playing devotional music.…
Shrawan Sombar
Shrawan month is considered as the holiest month of the year. Each Sombar (Monday) of this month is known as Shrawan Sombar. Hindu women to offer prayer to Lord Shiva. Hindu women wearing red attire…
Mata Tirtha Aunsi (Mother’s day)
Mother’s Day in Nepal is also known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi. Nepalis both home and abroad observe the Mata Tirtha Aunsi or the Mother's Day by showing respect and reverence to their mothers by offering…
Ghodejatra – festival of horses
Ghodejatra is one of the most exciting festivals of the Kathmandu city. It is also known as the festival of horses. It is originally a Newari festival. It is celebrated by feasting with family and…
Holi : festival of colours
Holi (होली ) is a spring festival, also known as the festival of colours or the festival of sharing love. It is an ancient Hindu religious festival which has become popular with non-Hindus in many…