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 […]
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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:
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The Rato Machindranath Jatra, also known as Bunga Dyah Jatra, is one of Nepal’s oldest and most vibrant festivals, celebrated annually in Patan. This month-long chariot procession honors Rato Machindranath, revered as the god of rain and compassion by both Hindus and Buddhists. The festival holds immense cultural and spiritual significance, particularly for the Newar
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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
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The Rato Machhindranath Temple stands about 400 meters south of Patan Durbar Square in a large courtyard known as Ta Baha, built in 1673. Locally the deity is called Bungadyah. Buddhists worship him as Padmapani Bodhisattva or Aryavalokiteshwar, Karunamaya, the deity with full compassion and Hindus as Machhindranatha, the incarnation of Shiva. It is said
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Feb 03, 2025(माघ शुक्ल पञ्चमी)Basanta Panchami vrata/Saraswati Pooja Shree Panchami also known as Basanta Panchami or Saraswati Puja, is being celebrated across the country by worshipping Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, art, music and culture. The festival is considered as the best day of starting something new in human life and make commitment