Festival

Yomari: Sweet Warmth for Winter Story of Yomari:  Long ago, in the Newar village of Panauti, a couple named Suchandra and Krita made a new dish from freshly harvested rice flour. They shaped it like a fish — believed to bring good luck — and filled it with sweet jaggery (chaku) and sesame seeds. When they offered it to the gods, the […]

Centuries Old Sacred Dance Drama of Patan Kartik Nach is a mythical dance drama performed in Patan Durbar Square, every year during the month of Kartik (October–November) This dance is one of the important tantric mask dances of god & demons. The performance depicts stories from Hindu epics like the Ramayana, Mahabharata and tales of Lord

Mukhastami (मुखाष्टमी), Lunar Calendar: October/November (Kartik Shukla Ashtami) @ October 29, 2025 Mukhashtami refers to the eighth day (Ashtami) of the lunar fortnight when a crown (Mukha) is offered. On this day, a crown containing images of the Five Buddhas (Panchabuddha) is ceremoniously placed upon the Shiva Linga. This tradition seems to be limited only to

Tihar, also known as Deepawali (The Festival of Lights), is a five-day Hindu festival celebrated with lights, music, and joy across Nepal. Each day has a special meaning. Kaag Tihar honors crows as messengers, while Kukur Tihar worships dogs for loyalty. On Gai Tihar, cows are revered, and in the evening, Laxmi Puja welcomes the

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.