May 7, 2023


A ritual of shaving head, reciting mantras, showering flower and lava, putting tika, dhup batti. Time came for boys to get rid of their clothes and put on pitambar langots.
Sun Aug 09 2026

Mother's day or Mata Tirtha falls on the last day of the dark fortnight of April and is also the first festival of Nepali New Year.
Sun Aug 09 2026

Sorting Through History for the Yeti, whether it exists or not, this mythical monster of Himalayan folklore is Nepal’s top tourist attraction.
Sun Aug 09 2026

The mask dance of Shikali Jatra draws a vast congregation of devotees from Khokana and spectators from nearby regions, making it a prominent festival in the area.
Sun Aug 09 2026
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