Kukur Tihar: A Festival to honor dogs
Kukur Tihar falls under the second day of Nepal’s one of the most important festivals ‘Tihar’. It is celebrated for five days with lights and butter lamps.
Dar khane din before Teej celebrations start
Dar khane din is the first day of Teej where women enjoy good food and good time. On this day, women gather in a place, with friends and family.
Krishna Janmashtami: Celebration of Lord Krishna
Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with great devotion in all around the globe. It is celebrated until midnight. This legendary day is celebrated by people keeping fasting and singing songs to Lord Krishna.
Kheer khane din: A day dedicated to rice pudding
Shrawan 15 marks the end of the harvest period, and they offer Kheer as prasad (holy offering) to the deities and enjoy themselves as well. Kheer khane Din marks the achievement of farmers in Nepal.
Gathemangal: The Newari festival and how it is celebrated
Gathemangal is one of the important festivals celebrated by the Newari community in Shrawan. This Newari festival is also called Ghantakarna Chaturdashi.
Teej Festival For Me – Joy, Color and Happiness Galore
Monsoon is approaching, and bringing Teej festival, vibrant energy all packed up in a case. And here I am, sipping coffee and writing about a festival that I have never celebrated. The streets of Kathmandu have... Read More...