Festival & Culture

Several Subcommittees Formed In View Of Upcoming Buddha Jayanti– Nepalayatimes Several Subcommittees Formed In View Of Upcoming Buddha Jayanti Kathmandu -Several subcommittees have been formed in view of the 2,564 Buddha Jayanti and third International Buddhist Summit. The formation of subcommittees aims to make the events successful. According to the Lumbini Development Trust acting member-secretary Gyanin Rai, a total of …

World Nepali Literature Festival to be Held in Dhangadhi –Nepalayatimes World Nepali Literature Festival to be Held in Dhangadhi The World Nepali Literature Festival is going to be held in Dhangadhi, the capital of Sudur Paschim State, from February 26 to March 3. Coinciding with the Literature Festival, a food festival is also be organized here. The Sudur Paschimanchal Literary …

Public Holiday Declared In Gandaki State On Maghe Sakranti -Nepalayatimes Public Holiday Declared In Gandaki State On Maghe Sakranti The Gandaki State government has announced public holiday on Maghe Sakranti, the first day of Nepali month of Magh that falls on January 15 this year. The meeting of the Council of Ministers convened on January 9 here made the decision …

Shree Swasthani Brata Katha Start Today– Nepalayatimes Shree Swasthani Brata Katha Start Today The Shree Swasthani Brata Katha, a popular ritual of the Hindus since Poush Shukla Purnima (full moon day), has begun from today ends a month after in Magh Shukla Purnima. WATCH VIDEO Especially the Hindu women, involve the month-long festival worshiping four-handed deity Swasthani with Chakra, Trishul, …

Tamu Lhosar Festival Nepal– Nepalayatimes Tamu Lhosar Festival Nepal Kathmandu – Tamu Lhosar or Tamu Lochhar is one of the biggest Nepali-Buddhist festivals celebrated by the Gurung Community in Nepal and Sikkim, Darjiling too. From this day says the beginning of the GurungNew Year and is celebrated by all family members and friends gathering together to exchange greetings and well …

Tourists Enjoyed with Making Yomari (Photos) – Nepalayatimes Tourists Enjoyed with Making Yomari (Photos) Kathmandu – The Yomari Punhi or Yomari Poornima is celebrating across the country today. The Yomari Poornima is a festival observed by the Newar community in Kathmandu Valley and is believed to have started 400 years ago. A special delicacy made of rice flour and molasses …

Yomari Dhanya Purnima and Udhauli Being Observed– Nepalayatimes Kathmandu – The Yomari Punhi or Yomari Poornima, Dhanya Poornima and Udhauli festivals are being observed across the country today. The Yomari Poornima is a festival observed by the Newar community in Kathmandu Valley and is believed to have started 400 years ago. A special delicacy made of rice flour and molasses …

President Bhandari Participates in Bibaha Panchami – Nepalayatimes President Bhandari Participates in Bibaha Panchami Janakpurdham – President Bidya Devi Bhandari participated in the Sita Rama Bibaha (wedding ceremony of Lord Ram & Sita) Panchami Festival on Friday. In the continuity of religious custom She welcomed and honored the wedding procession that came from Ayodhya – the capital of Kosala, the …

Chhath Festival Thanksgiving to the Lord Surya ‘The Sun God’ Nepalayatimes Kathmandu – Chhath, a primitive Hindu festival is performed as a thanksgiving to the Lord Surya ‘The Sun God’ for granting life on earth and providing prosperity for the life forms on Earth. As per the Hindu traditions, the sun god is the ultimate force which represents vigor, fame, …

Ten Important Festivals of Tharu Community: Rich in Culture Nepalayatimes Kathmandu – One of the many ethnic groups of Nepal, Tharu community is rich in terms of culture and religion. Devoted and committed, there are several festivals that make this ethnic community more colorful and bright. Out of many, ten important festivals of Tharu community in Nepal are mentioned below: …