Ritual Events

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…

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…

In Newa: community  Yamahri Punhi (Dhanya Purnima) has been observed as a day of love for generations on the occasion of Thinla Ga: Paru (Pratipada), which is known in Nepalbhasa…

Ghya-chaku Salhu known as Makar Sankranti /Maghe Sankranti/ Ghiu chaku khane Din/Makar Snan Arambha in various community along with Newar community. Maghe Sankranti is referred…

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…

Devotees dress up and tell traditional tales about various great achievements performed by the Gods along the streets of Bhaktapur during the festival devoted to God Madhav…

Old pottery has been shattered in various chowks and Dobato (Junctions) across Bhaktapur, and Chhyala is being celebrated once more today. In Nepalbhasa, it’s also known as…

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…

If we look at the exact meaning of Sila Charhe (Shilachahre), we can see that it is as follows. Si denotes Lord Shiva, La denotes the Month, and Charhe denotes the Chaturdashi day…

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…