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,...

Nepal celebrates New Year with vibrant Sindoor Jatra; ancient Thimi town turns orange

Apr 15, 2026

The Newar community in Thimi celebrated the Nepali New Year with the vibrant Sindoor Jatra festival. Devotees paraded 26 ceremonial palanquins around the Balkumari...

Uttarakhand CM virtually addresses Tharu Holi Mahamahotsav

Mar 18, 2026

In his address, the Chief Minister said that the cultural traditions of the Tharu community are extremely rich

"Hindutva is our 'Aatma', never flaunted it for votes": Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on BMC elections

Jan 14, 2026

Speaking to ANI, Fadnavis said Hindutva is deeply ingrained in Marathi society and that his party respects the traditions and beliefs of every community.