Nepal: Devotees observing 'Swasthani' fast embark on 'Pardes Yatra'

Feb 09, 2024

Braving the winter chill, the devotees, observing the month-long arduous 'Swasthani Brata' (fast), performed rituals at the embankments of the Bagmati River as part...

Nepal concludes month-long Swasthani Brata with holy dips, fasting rituals

Feb 24, 2024

Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Swasthani that began on the full moon day of the Nepali month of Poush concludes a month later.

Nepal: Devotees embarking on arduous month-long Swosthani fasting start "Pardes Yatra" touring temples

Jan 29, 2025

Nepali Hindu devotees undergoing the arduous fasting of Swosthani Brata made their first stop-over pilgrimage commonly called "Pardes Yatra" at Pashupati on Wednesday.