Festival

On the Auspicious Occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the Buddhist Vihar Association A grand recitation of the following nine sacred Buddhist scriptures will be performed by 108 Bajracharya priests:Lalitavistara, Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita, Samadhiraja Sutra, Lankavatara Sutra, Gandavyuha Sutra, Saddharmapundarika Sutra, Dashabhumika Sutra, Suvarnaprabhasa Sutra, and Tathagata Guhyaka Sutra.  Date: October 14,Tuesday (Ashwin 28, Nepal Sambat 1145 Kaulaga Ashtami)  Venue: Yashodhara Mahavihar, […]

The historic Manmaneshwori Payo Jatra (Festival), dating back to the Licchavi era, began on Ghatasthapana day with a special tantric ritual at Mahalaxmi Sthan, Lagankhel. After a secret tantric ceremony at the Mul Chowk of Patan Durbar, the traditional Kharga Jatra was carried out from Lagankhel. Members of the guthi carried swords, circled the city,

Lalitpur Metropolitan City Ward No. 16 and Patko Tole Committee, proudly presents the Lichchhavi-era sacred traditional dance presention by Thechho Shree Nawadurga Bhawani Guthi group. Experience the cultural and spiritual heritage of Patan through this rare and traditional performance. 📅 Date: October 2📍 Venue: Patko Dabali (Near Patan Durbar Square)⏰ Time: 9:00 PM onwards

Gaan Pyakhan is a centuries-old sacred masked dance of Patan, performed during the festive season in Mulchowk inside Patan Durbar Square, Kartik Dabali, and Nakabail Tol. The term comes from Nepal Bhasa, where Gaan means “group” and Pyakhan means “dance.” The performance begins on the night of Ghatsthapana and concludes on Ekadashi. According to legend,

Dashain is Nepal’s biggest and longest Hindu festival, celebrated for 15 days in September–October. It symbolizes the victory of goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, representing the triumph of good over evil. The festival begins with Ghatasthapana, when jamara (barley shoots) are planted. Important days include Fulpati, Maha Ashtami, and Maha Navami, with prayers and

Panchali Bhuja is a yearly ritual at Purnachandi Temple in Patan, celebrated during Yenyapunhi (Indra Jatra). People prepare 12 rice balls filled with different foods (meat, fish, vegetables) and offer them to the deities. It is believe that if it rains that night, Dashain will be rainy.

After about 200 years, the Akash Bhairab (Hatho Bhaila: Aju) festival is being celebrated again in Lola tole, Patan, with the reinstatement of its idol.   The main objective is to preserve this intangible cultural heritage. By reviving this tradition, the local community aims to protect and promote their culture, ensuring that their history and identity

Jyā Punhi falls on the full moon day of the month of Jestha (June-July) in the Nepali calendar. Jyā Punh, the day of exposure of 400 years old Royal Throne of Srī Nivāsa Malla, Paubha of Shiddhi Narasimha Malla, (Barsabardhan) Busādâ of Mani Keshav Narayan, 32 songs Dafa session by Kartik Naach including Megh Malhār.Date:

Period: October 19-23, 2025, Duration: 5 days, Deity: Goddess Laxmi, Events: Tihar also known as Deepawali, is a five-day Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal with lights, colors and joy. Each day is dedicated to honoring animals like crows, dogs, cows, and oxen as well as worshipping Goddess Laxmi and strengthening the bond between brothers and