Festivals In Nepal

Magar Diwas, also known as Magar Ekta Diwas (Magar Unity Day), is an annual celebration held on the 15th of Falgun month in the Nepali calendar, typically falling in late February or early March. It is a day deeply ingrained in the hearts and minds of the Magar community. The Magar community, one of the […]

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Overview Every year, as winter descends upon the Himalayan nation of Nepal, the Kirant community – comprising the Sunuwar, Limbu, Thami, Yakkha, and Khambu Rai – gears up to celebrate the vibrant festival of Udhauli Parva. The grand festival of Sakela among the Kirants unfolds in two festive dimensions – Ugauli and Udhauli. In the

Introduction Gyalpo Losar, also known as the Tibetan New Year, is a vibrant festival celebrated by the Sherpa people in Nepal, Sikkim, and Darjeeling. This cultural extravaganza marks the commencement of the Tibetan calendar, which revolves around the lunar cycle. The term “Losar” itself holds significance, deriving from ‘Lo,’ meaning year, and ‘Sar,’ meaning new.

Introduction Tamu Losar, an annual celebration on the 15th of Poush in the Nepali calendar (usually falling in December or January), is a vibrant festival marking the New Year for the Gurung people of Nepal. This festival not only holds significance in Nepal but is also observed by the Gurung community in Sikkim and neighboring

Chhath Puja, a significant festival in Hinduism, is a celebration dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, also known as Surya Dev, and his sister Chhathi Maiyya. It holds immense cultural and spiritual importance, especially in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and certain regions of Nepal. Chhath Puja is a major festival

Bhai Tika is a significant festival celebrated in Nepal and parts of India, marking the bond between brothers and sisters. It is observed on the fifth day of the Tihar festival, right on the day of Kartik Sukla Dwitiya. In 2023, Bhai Tika was celebrated on 15th November, Wednesday Auspicious time for Bhai Tika(Bhai Tika

Goru Tihar, also known as Ox Tihar, is a unique festival celebrated in Nepal as part of the five-day Tihar festival. This day is dedicated to the Ox, an animal of great importance in Nepalese society. Goru/Govardhan Puja 2023 Date This festival, which usually falls in the month of Kartik (October or November), is the

Gai Tihar, also known as Cow Tihar, is the Third day of the five-day Tihar festival celebrated in Nepal. It is a day to worship cows and other cattle, which are considered sacred in Hinduism. Cows are believed to be manifestations of the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Gai Tihar is a