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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 […]
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Bhaktapur‘s cultural pleasure is symbolized by the arrival of the Biska: Jatra Festival (BISKET JATRA). In the beginning of spring, it is a holiday that celebrates human emotions. The festival contains figurative depictions of human emotions. The myth, which describes a lovely young man with Tantric empowerment killing two snakes, is the main attraction of the festival. When a gorgeous princess sneezed in the middle of the night, it is said that two serpents sprung from her nostrils. They quickly grew to monstrous sizes and grabbed the lives of individuals who had had affairs with the princess. The young people were in the hot room when the snakes were going to sting one of them. One of the most well-known celebrations in Bhaktapur, a city in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley, is the Biska Jatra. This event, which lasts nine days, is observed every year in the month of April (Chaitra). Locals refer to Biska Jatra as “Bisket Jatra” or “Bisket Festival.” History The festival has a historical tradition that extends to the Licchavi Era, which was in the Seventh Century. Legend has it that the event was started to commemorate a king’s triumph over a venomous snake that was threatening the […]
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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 […]
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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 Newars. They all do it to re-establish a sense of belonging among family members with common origins. Dugu Puja is a Newars annual ceremony. On this day, people worship the ‘Kul Devta’ (the clan’s idol god). ‘Digu Dyo’ is the deity of Dugu Puja or Dewali Puja. In the Newari language, ‘Dugu’ refers to a Male Goat, thus they worship it first and sacrifice it in the name of their linage God. All of the dates stated are based on the Lunar Calendar. Digu Puja‘s god is frequently said to as an open deity. The shrines that are worshipped on Digu Puja can be seen in public places. People of another lineage, on the other hand, are utterly unaware of the entire ritual of worshipping and sacrificing on that day. In addition to the many caste systems in Newar Community , the day for doing Digu Puja differs by caste. From the day of Baishaka Sukla Tritiya (Akshaya Tritiya), people commemorate this festival. People then do Dewali Puja on […]
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Mha Puja is a traditional Newar event that dates back centuries. Since ancient times, it has been observed as an unique celebration by the Newar Comminute of Nepal Mandal(Kathmandu Valley). This festival, known as Mha Puja, is observed by worshiping not only one’s self and spirit, but also the everyday emblems of prosperity such as Kucho, Nanglo, Gagri, Karuva, Silouta, and Chulo. On the fourth day of Swanti Nakha (Tihar-Dipwali), the Newar community celebrates Nhun Daya Bhintuna न्हूँ दँया भिन्तुना (Happy New Year) by celebrating Nepal Sambhat(Newa Era) in the morning and Mha Puja at home in the evening. Mha Puja is a term for body worship. The Mha Puja festival is celebrated by the Newar community on Kartik Shukla Pratipada, the fourth night of Swanti Nakha (Tihar-Dipwali), by honoring their bodies. On this day, Mha Puja is performed in order to dispel the shadows and disperse the wisdom that enables one to understand both their own soul and the cosmos as a whole. The Newars rise early on the day of Mha Puja , clean their homes, take baths, dress in clean clothes, prepare a variety of dishes, and create a mandala in the evening to represent their souls. […]
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, […]
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Goddness Chandeshwori‘s exquisite temple can be found in Chasukhel, Ward No. 5 (Five) of Bhaktapur Municipality. The golden roofed temple with 2 (Two) Peacock statues fascinates anybody who looks at it. This temple is one of the valley’s oldest temples. To destroy the Chandasur Demon, Goddness Parvati assumed the shape of Goddness Chandeshwori. Goddness Chandeshwori is also thought to be the Daughter of Kathmandu’s Swetkali (Naradevi). The Gods with Processions traveled to heaven after killing the monster. This day is commemorated by the Chandeshwori Jatra. This Jatra is unique in that it is held on the day before Baisakh Shukla Purnima and on the day of Purnima. In Newari, Goddness Chandeshwori is known as Chasudyo, and the day on which Chasudyo Jatra is celebrated is also known as Chasu Punhi. The prior day’s procession is known as the “Tipwa Jatra”. On this day, Goddness Chandeshwori”s idol is set on fire. Those who see this isolated march are overcome with emotion. Another day is sacrifice worship, also known as “Sacrifice Worship,”(Bali-Puja) according to Hindu custom. Following the sacrifice, a beautiful procession known as “Chatamari Jatra” takes place. Goddness Chandeshwori”s Palanquins (Khat) is pulled on one side alone in this procession in Kutupali, Bhaktapur, […]
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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 the Kathmandu Valley, places a strong emphasis on charity in its many rites. Since ancient times, they have practiced many forms of gifting. Charity has evolved into a festival with designated days. One such festival is the Panchdana. Panchadan is referred to as Panjaran in Nepalbhasa. Five summer food donations are referred to as Panchdan. Rice, Paddy, Salt, Maize, and Pulses make up this season’s Five staple grains. The book “Pancha Dan and Buddhist Festival” mentions Panjara, Punya Dan, i.e. Punyaja or Pindja. Because the fundamental meaning of Panjran is kheer (Rice Pudding), it is common for Newars to make kheer (Rice Pudding) on this day, place it in a Pindapatra (Gulupa), and serve it to the Buddha, as well as feed everyone. Since Nepal Sambat 512 Shravan Shukla Ashtami, this festival has been celebrated in Patan, as well as Kathmandu, Bhaktapur,Madhyapur-Thimi, Banepa, Panauti, Kirtipur, Nala, and Lhasa in Tibet (China), since Nepal Sambat 775 Bhadra Krishna Triodashi. The Pancha Dan celebration in Bhaktapur is unique and distinct from those held in Kathmandu Valley […]
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Nepalese people honor their fathers on Father’s Day. “Kushe Aunsi”, also known as Gokarna Aunsi, is a Father’s Day festival. This is an unique day dedicated to honoring one’s father. Kushe Aunsi, also known as Gokarna Aunsi, is a Father’s Day (Buba Ko Mukhherne Din,) festival. This is an unique day dedicated to honoring one’s father. On this auspicious day, both sons and daughters return home to see their fathers and spend quality time with them. All fathers are given home-cooked delicacies, sweets, meat, and other gifts. Married daughters with delicacies are spotted in the streets making their way to their maternal home to meet, regardless of how hectic their schedules are. Many people participate in this festival by praying at Gokarna Temple’s Shiva temple at Gorkna,Kathmandu. People also perform “Shradh” (Pinda Daan ) in commemoration of their deceased fathers at the Gokarneshwor Temple or other holy places. The date does not coincide with International Fathers’ Day and, like many other Nepalese traditional festivals, is based on the Lunar Calendar. Father’s Day (Buba Ko Mukhherne Din,) is, without a doubt, a day to express gratitude to him. Fathers are revered in Nepalese history and culture, and they are seen as the family’s main source of quality and support. In Nepal, Father’s Day is observed in the dark fortnight of August or early September. Father’s Day (Buba […]
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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 […]
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