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Nepal observes Janai Purnima with ritualistic bathe and changing the sacre
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Nepal is celebrating Janai Purnima, a festival where Hindu devotees perform ritual baths and tie sacred threads--"Janai" across the body and "Rakshya Bandhan" on the wrist. The festival honors traditions, offers protection, and includes fairs and special foods like Kwanti soup.
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Janai Purnima: Nepal observes festival of threads at Bagmati River
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The festival of Janai Purnima is observed annually on Shrawan Shukla Purnima. This year, it coincides with the Janaipurnima and Rishi Tarpani festivals. Celebrated nationwide, these events feature the wearing of the Janai (sacred thread) and Raakhi (Rakshabandhan).
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Nepal celebrates Naag Panchami festival
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
A brass idol of the serpent deity is installed in the pond situated next to the former royal palace in Kathmandu. Devotees pray for the protection and calmness to avert any catastrophes.
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