Nepal Sambat Celebration Committee 1141 Formed – Nepalayatimes Kathmandu -The Nepal Sambat Nhuda National Celebration Committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Ramesh Maharjan to celebrate Nepal Sambat 1141 by organizing various programs. The committee has been formed, giving continuity to the chairperson and other representatives of the celebration committee of the last year reasoning that there is no …
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Jitiya Parva: A Great Festival of Mithilanchal and Tharu Community Dipak Parajuli/Nepalayatimes Kathmandu – The holy festival Jitiya also known as Jivitputrika is observed by Hindu married females of Mithilanchal and Tharu lady of all castes in Nepal for the long life of their children. Mothers keep fast throughout the day without taking even a drop of water. Normally, the …
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Jitiya Festival Begins in Mithilanchal From Today – Agency/Nepalayatimes Kathmandu – Jitiya Parba, one of the most celebrated auspicious festivals of the Mithila zone, has begun today in Mahottari along with other Mithilanchal areas. On the first day today, the women of the Maithili community take dips into nearby rivers or ponds and offer beaten rice, curd, mango-juice made edible …
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No Bhoto Jatra Festival This Time – Agency/Nepalayatimes Kathmandu – The Bhotojatra festival associated with Rato Machchhindranath, the deity of rain and good harvest, is not going to take place this year owing to the risk of the coronavirus pandemic. Chandra Maharjan, the coordinator of Bugadyah Jatra Vyawasthapan Karyadal, 19th Jatiya Khala Puchah, the task force for the management of …
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Gaura Parva Biruda Parva: Worshiping Shiva Parvati Along with Ganesh – Nepalayatimes Doti – Gaura Parva is the festival that celebrates in the month of Bhadra, according to Nepali calendar Means (August/September). Especially Most of the Midwest and far-west parts of Nepal celebrate this festival. It starts from the day of Krishna Janmashtami (birth of Lord Krishna) and lasts for …
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Gaura Festival Loses Aura Due to COVID-19 crisis – Agency/Nepalayatimes Kathmandu – The Gaura festival kicked off in the districts including Kanchanpur in the Sudurpaschim State today. It is the festival believed for bringing in family prosperity, happiness, and longevity. It includes the rituals as fasting, holy dip, puja, pageant, and procession, said social activist Ramesh Pande. God Maheshwar and …
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Teej A Great Festival of Hindu Women – Nepalayatimes Kathmandu – Teej is the Nepalese famous fasting festival of Hindu women in Nepal. This festival falls in the month of August or early September. Married women celebrate this festival for the well-being of spouse and children and purification of one’s body and soul. Dedicated to the goddess Parvati, commemorating her …
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No Gathering During Gaura, Teej Celebrations In Baitadi -NEPALAYATIMES The COVID-19 crisis management center in Baitadi has prohibited the public celebration of the major festivals of Sudur Paschim folks- Gaura, and Teej, the festival mainly celebrated by the Hindu women, in a bid to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the community level. Chief District Officer of Baitadi …
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Krishna Janmashtami, Nepalese Festival– Amisha Sharma/Nepalayatimes Krishna Janmashtami, Nepalese Festival Hindu devotees of Nepal celebrated Krishna Janmashtami today. Krishna Janmashtami is the festival celebrates in accusation of the birthday of Lord Krishna celebrated in Hindu religion. It is the celebration of the victory of goodness and dharma over the devil and bad power. It is celebrated on Ashtami Tithi, (the …
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Gai Jatra Cow Festival Today (Watch in 10 Photos)– Nepalayatimes Kathmandu – Gai Jatra means a festival of the cow is a most important festival of Nepal, a Majorly Newar community in Kathmandu valley, as well as some places in out of the valley, celebrates this festival to commemorate the dead in the last year. It is a traditional festival …
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