Nepal is home to numerous gods and goddess. Elders are respected as gods here. And there are many rituals and ceremonies that are dedicated to the deceased ancestors. Among them Bala Chaturdashi is one of the important day for the Hindus. This festival is celebrated for the welfare of the departed soul. It is believed in Nepal that for one...
Along with the preparation of Balachaturdashi, Indrayani Jatra (festival) too happens in parallel way. Goddess Indrayani, also known as Lunti Ajima, is one among eight Mother Goddesses of Astamatrika — Bhramayani, Rudrayani, Barahi, Kumari, Baishnavi, Chamunda and Maha Laxmi—in Shakta cult. Meanwhile, Kathmandu valley which in ancient days also known as Nepal and the dwellers here believe in Shakti...
With the month of December, lights and decoration around the
town hints the heralding festival —Christmas—celebrated on December 25. And
everyone likes the decoration whether one is a Christian or not. Christmas is
celebrated to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the
Son of God. While understanding
the etymology of Christmas, the name 'Christmas' comes...
Sita is one among many national heroes of Nepal. Sita is ever exalted as the highest example of womanhood—beautiful, pious, courteous, loyal and unassuming. To her birthplace in Janakpur in southern Nepal thousands upon thousands come from all over India and Nepal to celebrate her marriage to Lord Ram each year on the fifth day of the waxing moon...
Ubhauli Parba is Kirat community’s (Rai, Limbu, Yakha and
Sunuwar) one of the important festivals. The Kiratis are the inhabitants of the
eastern hilly regions – Bhojpur, Khotang, Dharan and Dhankuta. They celebrate
the festival by worshipping their kitchen, sacred religious sites and earth.
They are also known as the nature worshipper. The festival is celebrated on Baisakh...
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