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Every year, local residents of Kilagal in Kathmandu celebrate the Pulu Kisi procession and dance with great euphoria and enthusiasm. Legend has it that the white elephant is none other than Airavata, who carries the Hindu god Indra. Indra is known by many names, one of them being Devraj, meaning king among gods; but while... Continue Reading →
Lakhey is a demon in Newari culture. The fierce carnivore with the fangs that eat humans. Majipa Lakhey is also one of them. But, Majipa Lakhey is worshipped as a god and lakhey dance is famous in Kathmandu Valley. Majipa Lakhey is a special attraction in Indra Jatra who is worshipped as Calm Bhairab and... Continue Reading →
The “Gaan Pyakhan” is staged in the royal court of Mulchowk, inside Patan Durbar Square, Kartik Dabali and Nakabail Tol. “Gaan” translates from Newari as “Group” and “Pyakhan” translates to “dance”. The dance begins from the night of Ghatsthapana and is brought to a close during the night of Ekadashi. According to legends, the King’s... Continue Reading →
Bhaktapur, Land of Devotees, is the inhabitant of Newars who are rich in culture and traditions. Apart from beautiful temples and delicious delicacies, Bhaktapur is also famous for its festivals and Jatras. There are so many local festivals that most people are not aware of and have not even heard of. Macha Marney Festival of... Continue Reading →
Over the years and generations, people have celebrated Asar 15 with special gusto. You have been celebrating too. But what is the importance of Asar 15? Why celebrate it? Many farmers live in the rural Nepal where there is no proper irrigation system. Farmers sow the seeds and plant saplings for the harvest. And since... Continue Reading →
Panauti Jatra is the nine-day festival. It starts off on the 10th day of the bright fortnight of Jyestha (May-June) and ends on the 3rd day of the dark fortnight in Ashad (June-July). It is a combination of the palanquin and chariot festivals.
Celebrations Buddha Jayanti is the commemoration of the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana (leaving the earth realm by physically dying) of the Buddha. The historical Buddha was born more than 2500 years ago in a sacred grove in Lumbini, on the steaming Ganges River plain of the southern Terai, as a prince: the son of King... Continue Reading →
Eid al-Fitr, (Arabic: “Festival of Breaking Fast”) also spelled ʿĪd al-Fiṭr, also called al-ʿĪd al-Ṣaghīr, Turkish Ramazan Bayrami (“Ramadan Festival”), first of two canonical festivals of Islam. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the 10th month of the... Continue Reading →
Mother’s Day in Nepal is also known as Mata Tirtha Ausi. People pay homage to their mothers presenting her favorite food, clothing and various gifts on this day. Mukh Herne means "to allow someone as our relative or give respect or to recognize the achievement of or love to someone". This is the day when... Continue Reading →
On the sixth day of bright fortnight “Tachhalathwa”, the opening fortnight of the eighth month in Nepal Samvat, the Newa community celebrates Sithi Nakha, dedicated to Sithi dyaa(the name for Lord Kumar in Nepal Bhasha). The main essence of this day is cleaning ground water sources. This is the last day of the puja of... Continue Reading →
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