Culture & Society

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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Jul 4 1 min read

Harishayani Ekadashi

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

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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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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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Aug 4 1 min read

Gunla festival

Gunla festival is one of the major festivals of the Newar Buddhist community. It is a month-long festival.

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Aug 2 1 min read

Shrawan Sombar

Shrawan month is considered as the holiest month of the year. Each Sombar (Monday) of this month is...

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May 6 1 min read

Mata Tirtha Aunsi (Mother’s day)

Mother’s Day in Nepal is also known as Mata Tirtha Aunsi. Nepalis both home and abroad observe the...

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Culture & Society

Apr 7 1 min read

Ghodejatra – festival of horses

Ghodejatra is one of the most exciting festivals of the Kathmandu city. It is also known as the...

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