Gai Jatra is a festival observed by the people of the Newar community of Nepal, often in the Kathmandu Valley. This Newari festival is celebrated in the month of Bhadra (August – September). The date of Gai Jatra is fixed bya
The chariot of Machhendranath (also known as Bunga Dyah/ Avalokitesvara/ Karunamaya) circumambulated the symbolic Maa Simhaa-mother tree two times in Lagankhel on Wednesday, 1st Jestha 2076. The total of three circumambulations is performed around Mo
Janai Purnima is a festival for all Nepalese. This day people from Bhraman and Cheetri community change their “janai” (a scared thread ). Similarly people from other communities get tied a “Doro”(sacred colo
Uma Maheshwor temple (locally, Kwacho Dega) is one of the important heritage sites of Kirtipur. This pagoda-style three-storied temple is situated at the highest point (1414 m) of Kirtipur. Since this temple is at the top of the hill, one can enjoy p
Devotees offering rituals to the sun god during chhath festival in Kamal Pokhari,Kathmandu, Nepal on 2019/11/03.Chhath parva is celebrated by natives of Mithila region of Nepal and India. This festival is de
