Fair in Nepal helps students learn more about cultural diversity in country

Mar 04, 2023

The demon deity, the legendary Lakhey is one of the cultural symbols of Newa, the aboriginals of Kathmandu Valley. The flamboyant mask dance performance...

Nepal celebrates Gathemangal festival commemorating demon deity Ghantakarna

Aug 02, 2024

Making an effigy of the demon deity Ghantakarna on the crossroads, setting it on fire and dragging it down to the river is part...

Wearing metal rings and dragging demon deity through the town, Nepal welcomes season of festivities

Jul 15, 2023

Falling on Trayodashi (third day) of month of Shrawan (July/August) known as Ghantakarna Chaturdasi is celebrated in memory of mythical demon Ghantakarna’s death.

Nepal's Kathmandu Valley welcomes festive season burning effigy of demon deity "Ghantakarna"

Jul 23, 2025

Falling on Trayodashi (third day) of month of Shrawan (July/August) which also is known as Ghantakarna Chaturdasi is celebrated in memory of mythical demon...

A festival in Nepal to stop bedwetting in children

Jul 26, 2022

Bhaktapur [Nepal], July 27 As soon as the effigy of demon deity Ghantakarna falls down sending plumes of smoke into the air with...

Slaying the demon, this is how Goa starts Diwali celebrations

Oct 24, 2022

The people of Goa have a rather unique way of celebrating Diwali. The festivities start, well, with the burning of a demon's effigy.