Culture and Tradition

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Madhav Narayan Festival and Swasthani Brata Katha: Month long festival in Bhaktapur

Oct. 5, 2024, 5:19 a.m.

Among the different faces of Lord Vishnu, Madhav Narayan refers to one who is worshipped during the month of …

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Samyak dan

Oct. 5, 2024, 5:28 a.m.

Samyak dan is an annual event for the Bhaktapurians which takes place in Na pukhu each year during Maghe …

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Saki Mana Punhi

Oct. 5, 2024, 5:29 a.m.

Saki Mana punhi is one of the minor festivals that is celebrated within the Kathmandu Valley. Yet, it …

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Gai jatra: the festival of death, dance and satiric street performances

Oct. 5, 2024, 5:33 a.m.

Have you ever happened to have attended “Bhalu Pyakhan” in Bhaktapur during the Gai jatra festive season?

Yes, …

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The festival of Paha Charhe

Oct. 5, 2024, 6:12 a.m.

Following Sila Charhe, the Newa people of the Kathmandu Valley celebrate Paha Charhe in the month …

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Biska Jatra (Bisket Jatra): A fusion of tradition and uniqueness

Oct. 5, 2024, 7:40 a.m.

Biska Jatra is one of Bhaktapur’s most popular festivals. The aesthete considers it to be one of the city’s most …

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Nyatapola Temple: the tallest pagoda style temple of Nepal

Oct. 5, 2024, 6:11 a.m.

Nyatapola is a five-storeyed ancient temple that makes each Bhaktapurians feel so proud. People may have very little knowledge about Bhaktapur …

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Life time ceremonies of Newa people

Oct. 5, 2024, 7:43 a.m.

Nepal, surely pop-ups as a mysterious country when it comes to talking about the distinctive types of culture including the …

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