Mahanawami (Dashain Day 9)
The Mahanawami is observed on the ninth day of the waxing moon in the month of Asoj as per the lunar calendar. It is also marked as part of the 10-day Bada Dashain festival. …
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Fulpati (Dashain Day 7)
Fulpati is celebrated throughout the country by taking the Fulpati into the homes as per the tradition. As a part of the religious and cultural celebration, Fulpati, an assortment of flowers, leaves and fruits…
Ghatasthapana (Dashain Day 1)
The first day of Bada Dashain festival is called "Ghatasthapana" that falls on Aswin Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright half of the lunar calendar in the month of Aswin. "Navaratri Parba" or…
Maha Astami (Dashain Day 8)
The eighth day of the Bada Dashain festival Maha Astami is celebrated by worshipping Goddess Durga Bhawani. On this day, people offer special worships to the goddesses Mahakali, Mahalaxmi and Maha Saraswati. This day…
Indrajatra
The traditional festival of Indrajatra is celebrated by worshipping the Devraj Indra, the God of rains and good harvest. This festival is celebrated especially in the three districts of the Kathmandu Valley, and Dhulikhel…
Teej
The 'Teej' festival is also called 'Haritalika'. Women fast and wish for a prosperous life of their spouse on this festival which falls on the third dark day of the lunar month according to Nepali…
Kushe Aunshi / Father’s day
In Kushe Aunshi, hindus collect kush, a holy grass used while performing various holy rituals as Shraddha [holy rituals remembering the departed ancestors] and religious rituals. There is a religious belief that keeping kush…
Nag Panchami
On the occasion of Nag Panchami, pictures of snakes containing mantras are pasted above the entrance of the house with a belief that doing so will keep snakes away from home. Nag Pokhari, Taudaha of…
Janai Purnima / Rakshya Bandhan
People receive the 'Rakshya Bandhan' thread, which is tied around the wrist as an amulet. The yellow thread is purified through the chanting of mantras by Brahmin priests as a symbol of protection from fear…
Ghanta Karna / Gatha Mungal (गथांमुगः)
Ghanta Karna (also called Ghanta Karna Chaturdasi and GhantaKarna) is a Newari festival celebrating the defeat of the mythical demon Ghanta-karna ("bell-ears") or "Gatha-Mungal" in local Newari language. According to the myth, the demon wore…