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India-Nepal Cultural Festival's 3rd edition held in Lumbini, celebrates sh
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The third edition of the India-Nepal Cultural Festival was held in Nepal's Lumbini region on Monday, showcasing the deep cultural, historical and Buddhist ties between the two neighbouring countries.
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Bibah Panchami fervor grips Nepal's ancient city of Janakpurdham
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Janakpur is fully prepared for the Bibah Panchami festival, with the Janaki Temple and key sites decorated for the celebrations. Major rituals, including the Swoyambar and Bibah ceremonies, will take place on November 25, drawing thousands of devotees, sadhus and saints from Nepal and India.
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"Bhaitika" brings together siblings from Burma and Nepal
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Ramesh Gautam celebrated Bhaitika, the final day of Tihar, in Nepal for the first time. Sisters adorned brothers with seven-colored tika and garlands, praying for their well-being, while brothers gave gifts. The festival, also called Yama Panchak or Yama Dwitiya, strengthens sibling bonds an
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Indra Jatra: Nepal's living deities start five-day tour of city signaling
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The chariots hoisting the three living goddess and god made their way through the sea of devotees who waited for hours to take their blessings and have a sight. It is one of the rarest events where the living goddess and the gods would make a public appearance in the former royal palace befo
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Nepal observes festival of five summer gifts- the Yala Panchadan
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Barefooted monks walked around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Bajrayana Buddhists, especially Shakyas and Bajracharyas, from the Newar community of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Panauti and Banepa.
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Nepali medieval town celebrates traditional 'Jatra' procession as substitu
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The medieval town of Khokana in Lalitpur recently celebrated its traditional "Shikali Jatra," a vibrant five-day festival held in place of Dashain. Featuring masked dancers representing various Hindu deities, the festival honours Goddess Rudrayani, also known as Shikali or Mother Goddess. Th
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Nepal: Handigaun celebrates Gahana Khojne Jatra, where Goddesses search fo
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Thousands of devotees in Hadigaun, believed as the capital of Licchavi Dynasty in medieval age celebrated the festival of searching the missing jewellery on Wednesday.
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Molasses makers in Nepal under pressure due to short preparation window wi
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Restless hands, boiling lumps of sugar, and its aroma always linger in the air around the ancient city of Tokha these days, as it has been the sole supplier of the molasses locally called "Chaku" for years.
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Hindu devotees in Nepal celebrate Bal Chaturdashi festival
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Tarpaulins cover the premises of Pashupatinath Temple including the embankments of Bagmati River as devotees camp up to stay awake throughout the night lighting oil-fed lamps and praying for the salvation of departed souls on the festival of Bala Chaturdashi.
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Nepal celebrates Bijaya Dashami, people receive tika, blessings from elder
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
People in Nepal on Tuesday are celebrating the tenth day of the fortnightly festival of Dashain by receiving "tika" (mixture of vermillion powder, curd, rice grains) and blessings from elders.
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Keeping with annual tradition, Nepal's Taleju Temple opens for public on n
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Taleju Bhawani temple, situated within the Hanumandhoka Durbar area, is opened only on the day of Mahanawami or Ashwin Shukla Nawami (the ninth day in the month of Asoj as per the lunar calendar) every year.
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Nepal marks Gai Jatra: A festival that commemorates the dead
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
During the brief pilgrimage, people are dressed as cows and lunatics, go around the city wearing odd costumes, commemorating those who died within one year. The bereaved families offer fruits, bread, beaten rice, curd, and money to those participating in the procession including the cows.
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