Gunla Parva is the Tenth Month of the Nepal Sambat as according to Lunar Calendar, which serves as the country’s official Lunar Calendar. According to the Gregorian Calendar, it corresponds to August. For Newar Buddhists, the month of Gunla is a holy time when they recite scriptures, maintain fasts, and travel to sites of worship while listening to devotional music. It is among the most significant occasions in Newar Buddhism. The custom of observing the holy month originated with the monks’ seclusion during the rainy season during the Buddha‘s lifetime, when they stayed put and imparted the Dharma. Every year, from Shrawan Shukla Pratipada to Bhadra Shukla Pratipada, the Buddhist Newar community celebrates the Gunla Festival. This entire month is viewed as an opportunity to gather Dhamma (religion). To demonstrate their devotion to Lord Buddha and to ponder on him during this festival, Buddhists from all three sects—Hinayana, Mahayana, and Bajrayana—circumambulate Buddhist Stupas, Chaityas, and Monasteries. History of the Gunla Parva The Gunla Parva is specifically observed during this Gunla month among the Newa: community and in some other locations, such as Kathmandu Valley, where the Newa: population is predominate. In the Buddhist  family of the community, this event is […]

वसन्त पञ्चमी– सरस्वती पूजा – श्रीपञ्चमी A special day is observed today by worshiping Goddess Saraswati, the pinnacle of wisdom and music, at Saraswati Puja, Shree Panchami or Basant Panchami. It is anticipated that spring will officially begin today. Welcome to Koiali (Koyal bird)‘s Kuhu Kuhu and the king of warmth, spring, after this heartbreaking winter and the sprinkle of water. As the Goddess of Music, Knowledge, and Education, Goddess Saraswati, we wanted to make today’s Saraswati Pooja special article Lord Ganesh by providing a straightforward Nepali translation of her hymns. Goddess  Saraswati, a goddess worshipped by Lords  Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, is as radiant as the moon, dressed in a white gown, holding a harp and a gift-giving crystal garland in her hands. She sits on a white lotus flower and is said to be the giver of pure knowledge. The First Letter The time to begin writing for children is right now. Today is a special day to honor Goddness Saraswati, the apex of knowledge and music, and is known as Saraswati Puja, Shree Panchami, or Basant Panchami. In most  major schools around Nepal, there is a small or large Saraswati temple. It is crucial to view Saraswati Devi […]

Ekanta Kumari (The living Goddess of Bhaktapur) Ekanta Kumari (The living Goddess of Bhaktapur) is revered as a living deity in the ancient city of Bhaktapur. The daughters from the Shakya and Bajracharya households, ranging in age from two to eight, are chosen to be the living goddess. The females are picked based on their favorable birth signs, other skills, and with the approval of their guardians .According to custom, on the day of the Gathasthapana of the Bada Dashain Festival (Mohani Nakha:), Bhaktapur’s Ekanta Kumari is taken to Basantapur’s Kumari Ghar, where she remains for the duration of the celebration. As the only Living Goddess in the world, the Goddess Kumari, or living manifestation of Goddess Taleju, is venerated and worshipped. Nepal is a country rich in heritage and culture. In Sanskrit, the word “Kumari” implies virgin. Including “the goddess of beauty and strength,” “the manifestation of goddess Taleju Bhawani,” and many others she is referred to as the Living Goddess . As worshiped “Kumari” or the Living Goddess up until the time of her first period, which is thought to be the moment the Goddess leaves a girl’s body.”The girl whose feet never touch the ground” By doing […]

The eighth day of Navaraat is considered as the day when Bhavani Mahalakshmi was created. Mata Mahalakshmi is called Bhoti Ajima in Nepalbhasa language. Mahalakshmi is worshiped for good luck, wealth and credit. Goddess Mahalakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, visited the earth on the night of Kojagrata Purnima and said, ‘Who is awake?’ There is a religious belief that those who watch and worship Goddess Mahalakshmi while awake will be blessed and blessed with wealth. The word “to wake fast” is Kojagrata. It implies that Mother Mahalakshmi should pay a visit to anyone who is awake and has broken their fast. They light an Aala: Mata (a hanging lamp in a Bamboo) on the full moon day for a full month in order to invoke Goddess Mahalakshmi. Lamps of different shapes are lit to please Goddess Mahalakshmi. Which is called Akashdeep. Aakashdeep Daan is dedicated to the Sixteen incarnations of Goddess Lakshmi on the first A Sixteen days (from Kojagrat Purnima to Lakshmi Puja). Listing of 16  Goddess Mahalakshmi 1) Aadi Lakshmi (Goddess of fortune and prosperity) 2) Dhan Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth and Money) 3) Dhanya Lakshmi (Goddess of food and good health) 4) Gaja Lakshmi (Goddess of power, source […]

Bhaktapur’s Newar community gathers at the famed Indrayani Ajima Temple in Khauma on the Sixth day of Navaratri. The pilgrimage circuit for Navaratri comes to an end at this temple in the Northwest. It is a shrine to Goddess Indrayani, also called Indrani Ajima, Indra‘s celestial consort. Head down the road beside the Hiti that leads to the stairs to reach this dramatic Kali temple, which was constructed around a gnarled Pipal Tree( Ficus religiosa Tree), which is just outside Durbar Square(Layaku). Despite being close to the center of Bhaktapur, the Indrayani Temple is nevertheless a beloved location for locals. The temple’s neighboring Khauma road plays a big part in the city’s connectivity. It connects the western edge of Dudhpati‘s main road to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Because of this, even though the temple is physically outside the city, it nonetheless draws worshipers. In the Native language, Goddness Indrayani is referred to as Ilma Ajima in Bhaktapur, Lunti Ajima in Kathmandu, and Lohanga Ajima in Patan. Bhavani is thought to have been created on the Sixth day of Navarat in order to go to the Indrayani temple in Bhaktapur. The festival of this goddess is celebrated on Yenya: Punhi (Indrajatra) in […]

The Goddess Bhadrakali is honored on the Fourth day of Bhaktapur Nawaraat (Nawaratri). On this day, worshippers travel to Yosinkhel to the Bhadrakali Temple. Due to its significant significance in the celebration of the Biska Jatra (Biska Jatra) Festival, the place is significant to the Newar community in Bhaktapur. Yo:Sin Khel is located on the southern edge of Bhaktapur‘s central area. The Kaumari Temple, which is visited on the third day of Nawaraat (Nawaratri), is nearby and only a short distance away. A raised structure in the centre of the vast Yo:Sin Khel Square, where the Bhadrakali Ajima is located, is used to hoist the wooden pole known as the Yo:Sin Dyo during the Biska Jatra (Biska Jatra). The statue of the God Bhairav is kept in a small Polygonal Pati that is affixed to the building during the Biska Jatra (Biska Jatra) while the Yo:Sin is being raised. In Nepalbhasa, Mata Bhadrakali is also known as Khusin Ajima in the direction of Bhaktapur, Lumri Ajima in the direction of Kathmandu in the direction of Bishnubi, Yappa Ajima in the direction of Patan, and Bishnu Bir in the direction of Madhyapur Thimi. Also known as Narayani or Narani. Bhawani Bhadrakali is […]

The Maheshwori Temple, located in the southeast corner of the city’s outskirts, is where pilgrims customarily complete Day Two of the Bhaktapur Nawaraat (Nawaratri). Despite being a small, rarely attended temple throughout the rest of the year, the Maheshwori Temple has a unique significance during the Dashain Festival.It is said that Bhawani Maheshwori was created on the Second day of Navaraat. Bhawani Maheshwori Devi was founded by King Anand Dev at the Southeast part of Bhaktapur City. Goddess Maheshwori is revered in Hinduism as the embodiment of Lord Mahesh(Mahadev),” The Destroyer”. He represents a facet of Adi Shakti (Supreme Goddess). She is hence Mahesh’s source of power. In Nepalbhasa, Goddess Maheshwori is referred to as “Bata Ajima.” Goddess Maheshwori, who presides over the temple, is one of the Astamatrikas, a group of goddesses who are revered during the Nawaraat (Nawaratri) pilgrimage. The Hanumante River, with which the temple is connected, is situated along the banks of the temple.

श्रीकृष्ण-जन्माष्टमी The end of the Dwapara Yuga saw the birth of Lord Shri Krishna on Shri Krishna Janmashtami, at the stroke of midnight on Bhadra Krishna Paksha Ashtami Tithi. The ninth womb of his parents, who were imprisoned after their marriage, was where Lord Shri Krishna (Bhagawan) was born. God assumed the form of Shri Krishna, the son of Mother Devaki and Father Basudev, in order to instruct society and remove sin. He was the world’s guru. Thinking that the ruler of this world should take on the shape of Krishna, he conferred with the gods, entered the womb of Devaki, and assumed a typical human disposition as injustice, tyranny, bribery, and lying increased at the time, along with the annihilation of religion. At first, the all-knowing Lord Shri Krishna displayed an incredible human performance. He subtly conveyed the significance of incarnation to society through Baal-leela( A Tale of a child character). Shri Krishna, who maintained his word, occasionally gave the idea that he was some supernatural figure and even affirmed that he was God, as he performed one after another astounding, dramatic Baal-leela( A Tale of a child character) that shocked the society at the time. However, only God’s close […]

Sa:Paru is an Night-day joyful event that known as  “GAI JATRA.” The highlights of the festival include dancing, singing, and pantomiming, as well as anything else that makes people smile and laugh. On the first day of the celebration, people whose loved ones had passed away participated with their children in a year-round procession of a decorated cow through the town dressed as cows or hermits. The sacred animal aids the dead in navigating the ether on their journey to the afterlife. Because the afterlife’s doors are only open on this day, family members join the cow parade to ensure that their loved ones have an easy journey. On Sa: Paru day, Bhaktapur‘s streets are crowded with bamboo structures wrapped in bright fabric and decorated with pictures of cows(Sancha) that stand in for the deceased. Sa:Paru imagines three Valley towns’ streets crowded with musical processions, children dressed as cows, and cheerfully decorated cows with flower garlands around their necks and colorful paper fans tied to their horns. At the crossroads, people are soliciting participants by passing out drinks and cookies. In Kathmandu, the Durbar Square cuts across the route of the celebrations, making it an ideal position to observe them.

Gathamuga Charhe (गथांमुगः चर्हे) can be thought of as the Newar community‘s celebration of cleanliness. Prior to worshiping the well-known Kumar Kartikeya as their preferred deity, it is traditional to clean the house-courtyard and make it holy by covering all the rooms, including in the pits and sheds. This day is also known as Gathamuga Charhe (गथांमुगः चर्हे)  in Nepal. The meanings of “Ga” means “Home”, “Tha”means “Pillar” and “Mugha” means “Strength (Strong),” respectively. In Newari, Chaturdashi is known as “Chahre” Every year on Chaturdashi Tithi of Shrawan Krishana Pakshya, the Gathamugha festival is observed. To maintain their Homes, Town, Neighborhoods, and Roads clean, sturdy, and safe, the Newar community today in the Kathmandu Valley and abroad constantly removes all the Filthy Objects, Black Magical Powers, Ghosts, Vampires, Monsters, and diseases from inside their dwellings. Farmers spend extra time cultivating food crops during the wet Monsoon season. Because of how busy everyone is at work right now, there’s a chance that clutter and garbage will build up within the house and cause problems. The dark crevices and grime of the house are thought to be the home of demons, evil spirits, and ghosts who cause people to suffer. These days, […]

Sithi Nakha, Nepal Bhasa: “Tachhala” of its Calendar, i.e. the 8th (eighth) month of the year, is a particular celebration in the month of Jestha according to the Hindu Lunar Calendar. This month’s Jestha Shukla Pakchya falls on this date. This event, which falls in the 6th (Sixth) month of June on the Eastern Gregorian Calendar, is a joyful holiday enjoyed by Kathmandu Valley’s old inhabitants, Newars, and other castes. Newar community celebrates Sithi Nakha which means the word ‘Sithi’ is derived from the Sanskrit words “Khashthi” (Sixth) and “Nakha” (Festival). The day of Sithi Nakha is also the last day for doing “Digu Puja.” Newars are an indigenous people who lives in Kathmandu valley. Newars are an indigenous people who, according to archeological evidence, have been a highly developed community since the early 6th (Sixth) Century. Sithi Nakha is a celebration devoted to Kumar Kartikeya, one of the two sons of the Hindu deities Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and is one of the primary festivals held throughout this month. Dev Kumar Kartikeya is typically shown as a young, powerful warrior wielding a spear and perched atop a peacock. Kumar Kartikeya appears to have a special bond with the […]

Buddha’s Birthday (also known as Buddha Jayanti, also known as his day of enlightenment – Buddha Purnima, Swaya Punhi) is a Buddhist celebration honoring the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni ), subsequently the Gautama Buddha, who was the founder of Buddhism, in most of East Asia and South Asia. Lord Buddha’s real name is Siddhartha Gautama, and it is stated that when he was born, he took 7 (Seven) steps north and pointed his finger towards the wind. He is regarded as the great soul and the last incarnation of God on Earth, according to this. Siddhartha Kunda is the name of the pool where Siddhartha Gautam washed after his mother died tragically after Buddha‘s birth. Siddhartha Gautam, a highly disciplined and dignified prince, married Yashodhara when he was 16 years old. Siddhartha Gautama, who had a propensity of exhibiting deep affection to all living beings and things, left all comforts and started out in search of knowledge and causes when he was 29 years old. This prince sought wisdom to ease the sorrow and suffering of human life, and the Buddhist manifest is the result of his penance years later. Siddhartha Gautama witnessed the sick, the injured, the greedy, and […]

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 regarded extremely significant to remember, meet, and express affection to one’s mother on this day, as well as to give charity, even if it is for the benefit of others. Also known as Aamako Mukh Herne Din (आमाको मुख हेर्ने दिन)  is a Nepali celebration dedicated to honoring mothers for their love, sacrifice, and life support. Matatirtha Aunsi (मातातीर्थ औंसी) (Mother’s Day) is not associated with any one faith or culture. Many communities around the country commemorate this occasion. In Nepal, Mother’s Day is a tradition rather than a holiday celebrated by a specific group or community. This day is seen to be particularly lucky. मातृदेवो भव । Mataridev Bhawah (Mother Is Goddess.) Mothers, in other words, are gods. Mothers are living gods in our world, and mothers who have abandoned their children are also immortal. In the most Holy Writ, Mother is given a higher status than the Father. It is normal for youngsters to receive blessings from their mothers in the form of delicious food and […]

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. As a result, Sila Charhe (Shilachahre)refers to a Chaturdashi dedicated to Lord Shiva. Civilization and society of Newa can be compared to that of the Bagmati. The Newa community celebrates and worships Shilachahre (Silachahre) on Maha-Shivaratri. The residents of Tole have a ritual of gathering on the road and charging a fee for their wallets and vehicles. It is traditional to go to the temple in the evening to worship and distribute offerings from the fees earned. The Shila Mahina(Month) of Nepal Samvat is revered as a sacred site. Welcome to the Shila Mahina Puja of this year. Regarding the stone face, best of luck. Maha-Shivaratri is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the Lunar month, the night before the new moon rises. Tonight, the Earth’s North Pole is scientifically placed in such a way that it has been shown that the living organisms on the planet experience an enormous flow of energy and gravity. This is most likely why it is thought that nature is attracting […]

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 Chyala Punhi or Mila Punhi. It is usual for the inhabitants to scatter the old unusable clay utensils in the house in the surrounding chowk on this day, which is commemorated every year on the day of Poush Shukla Purnima. This pattern is still visible. There are two sorts of festivals observed in Bhaktapur, according to residents. One is supposed to eat, while the other is not supposed to eat. On the day of Chhyala Punhi, he said, no food is made in any dwelling. The only way to celebrate the event is to pay cracking utensils. There is a practice of renting the pot once a year and bringing it in once, notably in the Newar community. On this day, it is customary to hurl Chhyala Punhi and bring it into Dashain. Once a year, Chyala Punhi is thrown and smashed  at chowk, believing that keeping the old rented house in such an inconvenient location will be unlucky. The festival will be resurrected in two ways: on the one hand, the old […]

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 every year since time immemorial, takes place in 21 various locations throughout the Bhaktapur City .Despite the fact that there are numerous issues with the operation of this Jatra, the Ujaju (Banmala) caste appears to have played a key part in keeping it running until now. In the realms of education, health, and business, the Ujaju (Banmala)caste is considered as lagging behind. Despite the fact that it has been in operation since the dawn of time, no physical evidence of it has yet been discovered.  Navadurga Jatra has been discovered to convey a message of human civilization. The significance of the journey appears to be waning, as there is no recorded record of it. Since the dawn of human civilization, a group of goddesses is thought to have been leading pilgrimages to guide human society. The procession is staged as a poetic play set to the beat of the instrument, with the deities dressed in costumes and masks. Khimbaja, Tambaja, Kanshbaja, Bhairav, Mahakali, Barahi, Kumari, Gujyakali, Mahalakshmi, Mahadev, Ganesh, Brahmayani, Maheshwari, Bhadrakali, Pujari Nakin, Balkumari, […]

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 as “Matina Paru.” “Matina” literally means “Love” in Nepalalbhasa. “Love, Love, proposal…” is considered to be eternal, eternal, and loving. Matina Paru, according to Nepal Sambat, occurs on the second day of Yomari Punhi. According to Basu Pasa (author of the historical book ‘Kantipur,’ among the various shapes of this sweet-dish, the fish-shaped Yomari, known as Bayo, represents the male sexual organ, while the triangle-shaped Yomari, known as Mayo, represents the female sexual organ and represents father and mother, respectively. The Bayo yomari contains Molasses and Sesame Seeds, whilst the Mayo Yomari contains pulses. As a result, Yomari is seen as a symbol of sex.   ‘Yomari Fonegu’ culture is associated with love and passion. People walked from house to house, tole to tole, to ask Yomari, and they had a chance to take a peek and converse with their loved ones at the same time. Love was once viewed as a taboo subject in traditional society. In those days, Yomari Punhi’s ‘Yomari Fonegu’ culture was used as a cruising […]

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 celebration, celebrated by the Buddhist-Newa community in the Kathmandu Valley in particular. This day is also known as Halimali Punhi because Maize, Soybean, Corn, Winsder Beans (Bakula), and other fried nuts are consumed fried. Saki is another name for this festival (Pindalu, Tarul, etc.) Because Yam,Sakharkhand, Vanatarul, Pindalu, and other root vegetables are boiled and offered to God on this day, Mana (Usinnu) = Sakimana Punhi. During this ceremony, which goes by several names, various grains such as Maize, Soybean, Corn, Winsder Beans (Bakula), and others are roasted and passed around from house to house. On this day, by combining different grains, numerous artefacts are created and presented in front of various Temples, Restorations, and Chaityas. It’s called Halimali Boyegu, and it involves people from various Guthis playing traditional instruments and singing ragas when the artwork is completed. Finally, all of these grains are traditionally distributed as offerings. This celebration, which takes place during the leisure time following the planting of crops, is considered a modest festival because it is solely attended by family members. On the same day, a spectacular worship of Lord Garuda is held in the Changunarayan, […]

Tihar-Swanti Nakha also known as Deepawali or Yama Panchak is a main part of Nepalese culture that signifies happiness, luck, harmony among all the people and considered as the second biggest festivals in Nepal after Dashain. This festival is celebrated countrywide by Nepalese people irrespective of their caste and creed. Amid this celebration people respect and worship Crows, Dogs, Cows, Laxmi(the goddess of wealth And luck), brother, Gobardhan and reverence one’s body or self (also known as Mha Puja) Nepal Sambhat (Newa New Year-Newa Era.N.S). Tihar is also known as “Festival of Lights and Flowers”, as entire nation are decorated with vibrant flowers and use immensely to adorn houses and offices. Additionally, the colorful flowers that blossom in every house gardens embellish the entire surroundings. People also lit candle, electric lights and oil lamps inside and outside house throughout the festivals to make it illuminate at night and welcoming Goddess Laxmi. WHEN IS TIHAR CELEBRATED? Tihar-Swanti Nakha generally falls in either October or November (Kartik Nepali month).However, the date of observing the festival depends upon the cycle of the moon. Tihar is a five-daylong festival which starts with Kaag Tihar (the worshipping of the crow) in Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha and ends with Bhai Tika in Dwitiya of Kartik Sukla Paksha. Five Days of Tihar Festival   Kaag Tihar – Crow Pooja Kukur Tihar  – Dog Pooja Gai Tihar or Laxmi Pooja –  Cow or Goddess of Wealth Pooja Goru Tihar, Govardhan Pooja, […]

Pulukisi Jatra | Indra Jatra in Bhaktapur Indra Jātrā, most commonly known as Yenyā (Nepal Bhasa: येँयाः).Indra Jatra, or Yenya Punhi as it is more generally known, is Kathmandu, Nepal‘s largest religious  festival celebrate by Newar community . In Nepal Bhasa, Yenya Punhi means “Kathmandu’s Festival.” The celebrations are divided into two parts. Masked dances of deities and demons, exhibitions of sacred icons, and tableaus in honor of the deity Indra, the king of heaven, characterize Indra Jatra. KumariJatra, the chariot parade of the living goddess Kumari, is the other festival. The festival is primarily dedicated to Lord Indra, the monarch of heaven, for timely rain and a good harvest. It is also one of the most important festivals in Bhaktapur, which features a variety of celebratory events based on various local folk tales than Kathmandu. King Gunakamadeva began the Indra Jatra to commemorate the establishment of Kathmandu in the 10th century. Because the ceremonies follow the lunar calendar, the dates are subject to change. The Lunar calendar dates Indra Jatra from the twelfth day of the waxing moon to the fourth day of the following waning moon in the month of Bhadra. It is observed in all three districts of the Kathmandu Valley, […]

On the first day of the Indra Jatra celebration, Hindu devotees thronged the Dipawali in Siddha Pokhari, also known as the ‘Indradaha‘ In Nepalbhasha Ta:Pukhu. According to the ceremony, the Indrayani Goddess‘ Idol is carried to the ancient pond in a musical procession and maintained there overnight after Tantric worship rituals and an animal sacrifice.   This morning, devotees bath and pay devotion to the Indrayani Goddess. According to legend, God Indra bathed in the pond, which later became known as the ‘Indradaha.‘It is thought that bathing in the pond and worshipping the Indrayani Goddess will bring the devotee and his or her family long-term prosperity and good Karma. From the Lichchavi to Malla era, the pond, which serves as the prime residential God of the majority of Bhaktapur‘s population, contains hundreds of statues erected by Shiva, Shakti, Buddhist, and Bhairav sects. It is also thought that drinking the water that has been offered to the Shivalinga within the Siddhapokhari premises can treat throat ailments.

Teej is the generic name for a number of Hindu festivals that are celebrated by women. Haryali Teej and Hartalika Teej welcome the monsoon season and are celebrated primarily by girls and women, with songs, dancing and prayer rituals. Which  mostly focused on Goddess  Parvati and her marriage to Lord Shiva. Teej is often celebrated by women fasting. Hartalika Teej is a Nepalese festival observed throughout the country, as well as most of North India (Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Darjeeling, Sikkim). Teej celebrations are traditionally held by women to commemorate the monsoon season during the Hindu months of Shravan and Bhadrapada. During Teej, women frequently pray to Goddess  Parvati  and Lord Shiva. Teej is a three-day celebration celebrated by women all over Nepal during the month of August. Women dressed in Red sarees, Red tikas, and bangles sing and dance for days to traditional folk tunes. When married ladies receive a special invitation to attend their mother house and feast, it is especially noteworthy. The women fast for 24 hours after a long feast known as Dar, during which they do not eat or even drink water. What’s fascinating is watching ladies of all ages, young and elderly, dance […]