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| 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...
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| 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....
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| 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...
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| 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 ...
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| 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...
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| 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...
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| Guru Purnima |
Month: July |
The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima, a day sacred to the memory of the great sage Vyasa. All Hindus are indebted to this ancie...
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| Nag Panchami |
Month: August |
Nag-Panchami is an important and is celebrated on the fifth day of the moonlit-fortnight in the month of Shrawan (July /August). This is the time when serpents invariably come out of their holes that ...
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| Krishna janmastami |
Month: August |
Sri Krishna Janmastami marks the birth of lord Krishna. This festival is also known as Krishna Jayanti or Janmashtami. Lord Krishna is regarded as the 8th avatar or (incarnation) of Vishnu. The life o...
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| Teej |
Month: August |
Teej is the fasting festival of women in Nepal. It falls in the month of August or early September. Married women observe Teej fast to honor Lord Shiva and for long and healthy life of their husband. ...
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