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Mani Rimdu Festival At Chiwong Monastery
Mani Rimdu Festival At Chiwong Monastery

Mani Rimdu, a vibrant Buddhist festival, is a 19-day sequence of sacred ceremonies and empowerments, culminating in a 3-day public festival. It is celebrated by Sherpa and Tibetan communities in the Everest region

Nov 20, 2025

Bibaha Panchami at Janaki Mandir
Bibaha Panchami at Janaki Mandir

Each year, busloads of devotees from across Nepal and India converge at her birthplace in Janakpur in Southern Nepal to honor and celebrate her marriage to the God Ram of Ayodhya. This sacred occasion, known as Bibaha Panchami, is observed on the fifth day of the waxing moon in late November or early December.

Nov 13, 2025

Mithila Folk: Sculpture Art’s Beauty
Mithila Folk: Sculpture Art’s Beauty

Sama Chakhewa is celebrated in the Mithila region in the month of Kārtik (mainly November). This festival is celebrated by sisters for the welfare and prosperity of their brothers.

Nov 6, 2025

The Veneration of Dipankara Buddha
The Veneration of Dipankara Buddha

A Sacred Parade of Generosity to Dipankar Buddha in Patan and Bhaktapur during Nepal’s Gunlā Month.

Jul 31, 2025

Seto Machhindranath
Seto Machhindranath

The Seto Machhindranath Temple in Kathmandu is a vibrant symbol of Nepal’s Hindu-Buddhist harmony. This article explores the legend of the rain god, the lively Jana Baha Dyah Jatra chariot festival, and the sacred Mahasnana ritual, celebrating Newari artistry and community spirit.

Jul 10, 2025

Shikali Jatra
Shikali Jatra

Shikhali Jatra is an seven-day long festival celebrate by the Newars of Khokhana, the medieval Newar settlement in Bungamati.

Oct 7, 2024

Fulpati
Fulpati

Fulpati or Phoolpati is observed on the seventh day of Dashain and is also called Maha Saptami.  “Phool” means flower and “Pati” means leaves hence the rites are conducted on this day by offering variety of flowers and leaves.

Sep 23, 2025

Ghatasthapana
Ghatasthapana

Ghatasthapana is a ritual of the placement of the auspicious Ghada for invoking the goddess and ushering in the festivity of Bada Dashain.

Oct 5, 2024

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