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Shree Panchami

Month: February

This day is celebrated as the birthday of Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning. She is the lily-white daughter of Shiva and Durga in spotless white robes and seated in a full-blown lotus. Her carrier is a snow-white swan. Her brother Ganesh, the elephant God, is invariably close at her side, and he receives animal sacrifices in her stead. In her hands Saraswati holds a book, a vina harp, and sometimes a great sword because of which many believe that she and Manjushri are one and the same.

Shri panchami brings people of all castes, ages and creeds together to the temples of Divinity, especially to the idol behind Swayambhunath.The image is inundated with gifts, sweets, fruits, flowers in the hope of gaining Saraswatis favor. As she rules over the realm of speech, letters, arts and sciences, students, scholars, writers, poets, artists, musicians and also spinners and weavers lavishly fete her. All her tools like pens, books, ink, etc. are also worshipped.

According to popular belief, if a person swallows seven rice grains, which are offered to the Goddess, he/she will become wise and knowledgeable. So, students and children clamor for the rice grains strewn around the idol.

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Buddha Jayanti

Month: April

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Matha Tirtha Aunshi

Month: April

Mata Tirtha Aunshi falls in the month of Baisakh dark fortnight (April). This festival falls in the time of dark moons time; so its called Mata Tirtha Aunshi.(Mata) means mother and (Tirtha) means pil... more

Ubhauli

Month: April

This festival is called from different names from different groups like Rai call it Sakela, Limbu call it Chasok Tangnam, and other might call it Bhume, Folsyandar etc. The Major theme of this festiva... more

The Machchhindra Jatra

Month: April

This historically significant festival starts on the 1st of Baisakh, when the idol is bathed in holy water in the Bagmati. It is then taken to Patan, mounted on a �rath� car and a shrine is placed wit... more

Gathia Mogal or Ghanta Karn

Month: April

This festival refers to the celebration of the expulsion of a Rakshasa or demon from the country, held on the 14th of Sawan. The Newars make a straw figure which they beat and drag around the streets.... more

Biskah Jatra

Month: April

The word (Biskah) or (Bisket) is said to be derived from (Bee Sikah) which means (after death of serpents). It is said that this festival was begun to celebrate after after the death of serpents, serp... more

The Bow and Arrow Festival (Mitha)

Month: April

Mitha takes place in April/May to celebrate the coming of spring. The men of the village, young and old, enjoy testing their skills in this friendly competition. Mitha continues for seven days and is ... more

Dumji

Month: May

This festival is celebrated with much drinking ,dancing and being merry.It falls in the month of may or june.These dates may vary by one or more days as the Tengboche Rinpoche, Abbot of Tengboche Mona... more

Tiji Festival of Mustang

Month: May

The word Tiji comes from the word ,ten che, meaning -the hope of Buddha Dharma prevailing in all worlds- and is effectively a spring renewal festival. It is a three-day ritual known as ,The chas... more

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