- by Kiran Lama
‘Janai Purnima’ is the festival that embodies multicultural aspects of Nepali society. Every year this festival is observed on Shrawan Shukla Purnima, according to the Hindu calendar and is celebrated in different ways.
- by Republica
Folk-rock band Nepathya gave a performance at Asian Town Amphitheatre, Doha on Tuesday. The venue was riled up with thousand of audience supporting the band as per a press statement released by Nepa-laya. The press statement quoting the lead vocalist of Nepathya, Amrit Gurung stated, “I wish you all blessing on this auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha. Also, I would like to convey my wishes for Janai Purnima which will be celebrated three days from Eid on full moon day.”
- by Agencies
This year the festival Janai Purnima is being observed on Thursday and this festival is celebrated having feasts of Kwati or sprout lentils. On this day, nine types of beans are sprouted and these mixed beans make a good traditional Nepali soup. Here, we share with you all that you need to know about sprouting beans:
- by Republica
On the occasion of Gunla, the tenth month of the Newari calendar, also the month for Gunla festival, Project Baja Nepal organized a cultural event 'Silu Festival In Durbar' on Saturday at Patan Durbar Square, Patan.
- by Agencies
Our years are filled with festivals and in midst of rush hours, a festive dress is a must for all. And, if you are wondering how to look stunning and gather all the attention, this festive season, then you ought to seek inspiration from Bollywood's most stylish divas. Here, we share with you a list of five best outfits worn by Bollywood divas that could be your festive outfits.
- by Republica
A month-long festival, Gunla Parva has started from Friday. Mainly celebrated by the Buddhists of the Newari community, the festival starts two days after Gathemangal every year.
- by Republica
As per the age-old tradition, this festival is considered as the precursor to a series of other festivals observed by the Newar community. The festival is celebrated in commemoration of rejoicing at the killing of a man-eating demon called Gathamangal.
- by Republica
‘Ranjana and Nepal Lipi Art Festival’ or ‘Lipi Nakha’ was organized on Saturday by Nepal Lipi Guthi. The festival aimed at promoting Nepal's authentic Lipi (epigraphy) to youngsters such as Ranjana, Nepal Lipi and Bhujimal Lipi along with various creative art and crafts.
- by Republica
Nepal Lipi Guthi is organizing Ranjana and Nepal Lipi Art Festival on Saturday. The festival is scheduled from 11 am to 5 pm at Basantapur.
- by Kiran Lama
Bhrikutimandap Exhibition hall, on Saturday, turned into a junction for anime, manga, DC, and Marvel fanatics. Attiring in suits of their favorite character including Naruto, Luffy, Deadpool, fan met at the third edition of Otaku Jatra organized by Otaku Club Nepal.
- by Republica
It’s mother’s day on Saturday and you haven’t decided yet what you want to present to your mom. If that’s your case, then don’t worry.
- by Associated Press
Several Roman Catholic devotees were nailed to wooden crosses in a gory Good Friday ritual in the Philippines, and others flogged themselves or took part in religious plays to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering.
- by Shahin Sunuwar Rasaili
On the first day of the festival, the deity in Machindranath Bahal is taken in a khat (palanquin) by eight priests and the deity is placed in the decorated chariot. Then, the procession begins from Tindhara (Durbar Marg) and is pulled toward Asan. Priests do not eat anything on the first day until the chariot is brought up to Asan. Before that barber shaves their head around 9 am and they prepare Khat. After that they take bath and they get dressed in white.
- by Renu Twanabasu
Buddha Krishna Baag Shrestha pierces his tongue every year on the jatra held annually at Khasi Tole, Bodey, Bhaktapur. Shrestha first pierced his tongue in 2005. However, it was in 2008 when he started doing it on a yearly basis.
- by Sonam Lama
The festival of sacred dance known as “Cham” in Tibetan language, commemorates the birth of the lotus born Guru, Padmasambhava.
- by Aditya Neupane
Punjabis adorned in colorful traditional attire entered the stage carrying native musical instruments of Punjab like Chimta, Ektara, Dhol, Alghoza, Esraj, Sapp and Tumbi.
- by Republica
Naresh Kuman KC’s directorial feature film ‘Dying Candle’ bagged ‘Best Feature Film’ and ‘Best Director’ at Nepal International Film Festival (NIFF).
Bauddha Tamang Kalyan Guthi Organized the fifth edition of ‘Jesum Yatra’ to promote local culture and heritages.
- by Kiran Lama
Love is in the air as the calendar turns into February. And rose—a symbol of love is medium to express your love.
- by Renu Twanabasu
The Newar community across the country is celebrating 'Ghiu Chaku Sankranti' today. As the community people especially consume ghiu and chaku on the day, the sankranti is observed after its name.