The routes established after Shakyamuni Buddha acquired enlightenment are Sravakayana, Mahayana, and Bajrayana, to name a few. The Bajrayana tradition, which has been embraced in…
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From Bhadrapada Purnima to Sarva Pitru Aushi, Pitru paksha is a 16-day time of Shraddha (Shraddh). Shraddha Paksha is another name for it. The person performing the prayers must…
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In Nepal, Dashain is also known as Bijaya Dashami or Bada Dashain. This celebration is known as Mohani Nakha: in Nepalbhasa. The Newar community receives Mohani, a form of stripe…
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The Newa community in the Kathmandu valley celebrates Kachalathwa Punhi as Sakimila Punhi-Sakimana Punhi every year on Kartik Shukla Purni. This festival is a common Newa…
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Yamari Punhi, also known as Yamari Purnima, Yomari Purne, or Yamari Punhi, is a significant event celebrated by the Newar farming community. Yomari is also known as Yamari. This…
Historical Navadurga of Bhaktapur’s Nga Lakegu Jatra, a cultural city built on human civilization. In approximately 8 months, the Navadurga Devgan Jatra, which has been held…
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Changunarayan’s Kalash Yatra (Jatra) takes place twice a year, on Shrawan Shukla Dwadashi and Poush Shukla Purnima. Changunarayan’s kalash Jatra is conducted both of…
Matatirtha Aunsi (मातातीर्थ औंसी), It is celebrated in the month of Baisakh (April/May) and is seen as a link between the worlds of Deva Lok, Pitri Lok, and Prithvi Lok. It is…
Dugu Puja is a rite in which a person worships the clan’s lineage god. It’s also known as Dewali Puja or Digu Puja. This ceremony is performed by Non-Newars as well as…
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