Culture & Society

Culture & Society

Aug 24 2 min read

Teej

The 'Teej' festival is also called 'Haritalika'. Women fast and wish for a prosperous life of their spouse

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Culture & Society

Aug 21 1 min read

Kushe Aunshi / Father’s day

In Kushe Aunshi, hindus collect kush, a holy grass used while performing various holy rituals as Shraddha

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Culture & Society

Jul 29 1 min read

Nag Panchami

On the occasion of Nag Panchami, pictures of snakes containing mantras are pasted above the entrance

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Culture & Society

Jul 28 1 min read

Janai Purnima / Rakshya Bandhan

People receive the 'Rakshya Bandhan' thread, which is tied around the wrist as an amulet.

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Culture & Society

Jul 21 1 min read

Ghanta Karna / Gatha Mungal (गथांमुगः)

Ghanta Karna (also called Ghanta Karna Chaturdasi and GhantaKarna) is a Newari festival

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Culture & Society

Jul 9 2 min read

Guru Purnima (Teacher’s day)

The Guru Purnima festival is celebrated by paying reverence to all teachers. The festival, also marked as Teacher's...

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Culture & Society

Jul 4 1 min read

Harishayani Ekadashi

Devotees of Hindu faith are observe Harishayani Ekadashi. They also observe one

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Culture & Society

Feb 1 1 min read

Shree Panchami

Shree Panchasmi also known as Basanta Panchami or Saraswoti Puja, is being celebrated across the country by

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Culture & Society

Jan 15 2 min read

Maghe Sankranti

On Maghe or Makar Sankranti, Hindus take holy dips into rivers and ponds, worship at various temples and

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Culture & Society

Dec 13 1 min read

Yomari Puni

The Yomari Puniis a festival observed by the Newar community of the Valley and is believed to have...

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