Sithi Nakha: The traditional water day of Nepal's Newar community

May 25, 2023

One of the important festivals in the Newar community in Nepal is observed on the sixth day of the bright fortnight of Jestha (May/June)....

Nepal observes festival of five summer gifts- the Yala Panchadan

Aug 01, 2025

Barefooted monks walked around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Bajrayana Buddhists, especially Shakyas and...

Festival of summer gifts 'Yala Panchadan' celebrated in Nepal's Lalitpur

Aug 24, 2023

In the celebrations, barefooted monks walked around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Vajrayana Buddhists,...