The Winter Festival Of Yomari Punhi, by Amrit R Shakya (14/12/2024)

Gadhimai Again : Every five years, the mass animal sacrifice in a tiny village in Nepal pits activists against devotees, by Chandra Kishore (nt 06/12/2024), Animal activists rescue hundreds of animals at Nepal-India border, preventing their sacrifice at Gadhimai festival (rep 11/12/2024)

Outmigration and declining participation threaten a Mithila tradition : Sama Chakeva is a ten-day festival celebrating sibling bond to ward off evil, by Aarati Ray (kp 11/11/2024)

Chhath observers feel overlooked by Kathmandu : The closure of Ranipokhari pond for Chhath puja, and the single-day holiday leave many Chhath devotees feeling unhappy (kp 07/11/2024) [Nepal is a Khas Arya state. Madheshis are tolerated at best!]

The ritualisation of collective memories : As festivals become cultural practices with prescribed rituals, their socio-economic origins are forgotten, by CK Lal (kp 06/11/2024)

Celebration of Tihar festival: For the promotion of social and cultural bonhomie, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (ht 06/11/2024)

Ponds being decorated for Chhath festival (kh 04/11/2024)

Nepal Sambat 1145 being observed today (Photos) (kh 02/11/2024), Nepal Sambat 1145 begins today : People from the Newar community to observe Mha Puja in the evening (kp 02/11/2024), Newa community celebrates Nepal Sambat New Year 1145 : Traditional attire and cultural performances highlight the Bhintuna rally in Basantapur Durbar Square (kp 02/11/2024)

No Tihar celebration today (kh 01/11/2024), Newar community in Bhaktapur celebrating Mha puja today, Bhai Tika tomorrow (kh 01/11/2024)

Kaag Tihar being observed today (kh 30/10/2024), Laxmi Puja and Kukur Tihar being observed today (kh 31/10/2024)

My black Dashain ‘tika’ : It’s a symbolic protest against the anti-Dalit rituals and customs, by Mitra Pariyar (kp 29/10/2024)

Unveiling the essence of Chhath: Review of ‘Beneath The Sun’, by Bindesh Dahal (ae 24/10/2024) [book review]

Harmony of music and light : The Pisi festival is observed with street processions where people play traditional instruments and light sacred wicks, preserving a centuries-old custom, by Timila Maharjan (kp 18/10/2024)

Kathmandu Valley experiences increased activity following Dashain celebrations (kh 15/10/2024)

50,000 goats, 3,000 buffaloes will be offered for Goddess in Kathmandu during Dashain (rn 11/10/2024) [The animals will certainly not enjoy this!]

Everybody is heading home : What exactly is home and where is it for me or anyone else for that matter?, by CK Lal (kp 09/10/2024) ["The 10 days of Dashain is the biggest celebration of the hegemonic Khas-Arya community, hence sometimes termed as the ‘national festival’ of Nepal."]

Over 100,000 people depart Kathmandu daily for Dashain (kh 09/10/2024)

Navaratri: Power Lies Within Ourselves, by Namrata Sharma (rn 09/10/2024)

Dashain festival : Festival of Unity (sp 04/10/2024)

Dashain festival begins, Ghatasthapana today (kh 03/10/2024)

Kites over Kathmandu sky : Clear blue sky and gentle westerlies signal the arrival of kite flying season, by Prawash Gautam (kp 03/10/2024)

Sohra Shraddha Ritual : Paying Homage To The Deceased Parents, by Namrata Sharma (rn 25/09/2024)

1.8 million people expected to leave Kathmandu Valley during this festive season (kh 24/09/2024)

Yeṃ Yāḥ : Kathmandu’s Great Autumn Festival that celebrates the rain god for a bountiful rice harvest, by Alok Siddhi Tuladhar (nt 20/09/2024)

Indrajatra festival begins in Kathmandu today (kh 15/09/2024), Indrajatra being observed today (kh 17/09/2024)

Rehearsal of Mahakali dance for Indra Jatra begins (rn 14/09/2024)

Indra Jatra: A Festival Of Unity And Delight, by Manjari Pradhan Shrestha (rn 13/09/2024)

Atwari Festival being observed in Western Tarai (rn 08/09/2024)

Teej festival being observed across the country (kh 06/09/2024), The splendor of Teej at Pashupati (Photos) (kh 06/09/2024)

Kushe Aunshi, Father’s Day being observed today (kh 02/09/2024)

Maiti Nepal organizes Teej celebration (With Pictures) (rep 01/09/2024)

Traditional ‘falo’ celebration kicks off in lower Mustang : Hundreds of locals from Thakali and other communities and tourists will attend the two-day ‘falo’ celebration also known as Thini Bhadau, by Arjun Poudel (kp 31/08/2024)

Khwopa Lakhe reintroduced after 90 years : After months of practice and preparations, Ranjitkar Samaj officially resumed the long-lost Lakhe dance. This year, the dance will be performed for two days on the occasion of Indra Jatra, by Timila Maharjan (kp 31/08/2024)

Gunla: A Sacred Pilgrimage In Valley, by Sushma Maharjan (rn 30/08/2024)

Shri Krishna Janmastami being observed today (kh 26/08/2024), Krishna Mandir bustles with devotees for Janmashtami (kh 26/08/2024), Krishna Janmashtami celebration (Photo Feature) (rn 26/08/2024)

Gaijatra festival being observed today (kh 20/08/2024), Gaijatra celebration in Kathmandu (Photo Feature) (rn 20/08/2024), IN PICS: Newar community celebrates Gai Jatra festival across Kathmandu Valley, by Chirayu Shakya (kh 20/08/2024)

Janai Purnima festival being celebrated today (rep 19/08/2024) [A festival exclusively for the minority of male Khas Arya who constitute about 15 per cent of the population!]

A month of good deeds and service : Gunla, a sacred month observed mainly by the Buddhist Newa community, blends spirituality, cultural traditions and practices that encourage good deeds, collective harmony, and environmental well-being, by Timila Maharjan (kp 16/08/2024)

Bakra Eid celebrations at Jame Masjid (In Photos), by Dipesh Darsandhari (rep 17/06/2024)

Magar community celebrates Bhumya Festival In pictures (rn 15/06/2024)

Cultural significance of Sithi Nakha, by Roshan Maharjan and Bhindya Twa (rep 12/06/2024)

Phalelung convenes multi-cultural festival : The annual event started last year with the aim of exploring and documenting ancient histories of various genres of art, culture, and traditions, by Laxmi Gautam (kp 02/06/2024)

2568th Buddha Jayanti being observed today (kh 23/05/2024)

Ubhauli festival being celebrated today (kh 23/05/2024)

Rato Machhindranath Jatra commences in colorful display (in pics) (kh 12/05/2024)

Maha Kumbha Mela underway in Sunsari, by Gopi Krishna Dhungana (ae 06/05/2024), Around 4 million pilgrims attend Chataradham Mahakumbha Mela (kh 11/05/2024)

Seto Machhindranath Jatra: Kathmandu’s grand chariot festival begins with pomp and devotion (kh 16/04/2024), Seto Machhindranath Jatra: Women’s power comes on display on Friday (with photos), by Chirayu Shakya (kh 19/04/2024), Kathmandu’s gravity-defying chariot festival : The procession of Karunāmaya this week is full of hidden pragmatism and teachings of the Buddha, by Alok Siddhi Tuladhar (nt 19/04/2024)

Maha Kumbha In Barahkshetra: A Sacred Festival In Sacred Koshi (Kaushiki) River : The Maha Kumbha in Barahkshetra is a revered festival that takes place in the sacred Koshi (Kaushiki) River, by Keshab Poudel (sp 12/04/2024). Over 200,000 devotees throng Maha Kumbha Mela at Barahakshetra (rep 20/04/2024)

Muslim community observing Eid-ul-Fitr today (kh 11/04/2024)

Vibrant Biska special program unfolds at Bhaktapur Durbar Square (With Photos) (kh 08/04/2024)

Holi, festival of colours, being observed in Terai today (kh 25/03/2024)

Chir erected in Basantapur marking the beginning of Holi Festival (with photos), by Chirayu Shakya (17/03/2024), Enhanced security measures implemented in Kathmandu Valley for safe Holi celebration : 900 police personnel to be mobilized, checkpoints at more than 90 locations (kh 23/03/2024), Holi, festival of colors, being observed today (kh 24/03/2024(), Holi: 3,000 security personnel deployed in Kathmandu (kh 24/03/2024), Holi 2024: What is the festival of colours and why is it celebrated? (kh 24/03/2024), Holi 2024: Enhanced traffic checks to ensure safe celebrations in the capital (kh 24/03/2024), Kathmandu embraces the vibrant hues of Holi celebration (in pics) (kh 24/03/2024), In pictures: Holi celebration at Basantapur (rn 24/03/2024)

Holi, the Mithila way : The annual Mithila Madhyamik Parikrama in Janakpur draws devotees from Nepal and India for a 133km pilgrimage, by Aarati Ray (kp 24/03/2024)

Ramadan to commence from Tuesday (kh 11/03/2024)

Mithila Madhyamik Parikrama commences: A journey of spiritual significance (kh 10/03/2024)

PADT gears up for Mahashivaratri celebrations (kh 05/03/2024), PADT anticipates 2 million pilgrims at Pashupatinath Temple this Maha Shivaratri (rep 05/03/2024), Thousands flock to Pashupatinath Temple for Maha Shivaratri celebrations : 2 million people expected to visit the temple during the festival period (kh 08/03/2024), Maha Shivaratri celebrations at Pashupatinath Temple (Photos), by Chirayu Shakya (kh 08/03/2024), Maha Shivaratri draws over 400,000 devotees to Pashupatinath so far (kh 08/03/2024)

Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities organizing Indigenous Cultural Fair in Chitwan (kh 03/03/2024)

Month-long Swasthani Bratakatha begins today (kh 25/01/2024)

Limbu community celebrating Kakphekwa Tangnam festival today (kh 15/01/2024)

Delicacies and rituals of Maghi : The Tharu community, especially those residing in the western regions of the country, celebrate the festival with diverse food and activities, by Sanju Paudel (kp 15/01/2024), Glimpses of Maghe Sankranti festival celebration in Tundikhel (Photo Feature) (rep 15/01/2024), Maghe Sankranti: 11 injured in stampede in Tundikhel (kh 15/01/2024)

In Pictures: Rai community celebrates Sakela festival, by Rajib Khatri (rep 06/01/2024)

Kumal community to mark Maghe Sankranti festival in Golaghat (kh 05/01/2024)