Gai Jatra is a festival observed by the people of the Newar community of Nepal, often in the Kathmandu Valley. This Newari festival is celebrated in the month of Bhadra (August – September). The date of Gai Jatra is fixed bya
Uma Maheshwor temple (locally, Kwacho Dega) is one of the important heritage sites of Kirtipur. This pagoda-style three-storied temple is situated at the highest point (1414 m) of Kirtipur. Since this temple is at the top of the hill, one can enjoy p
The exciting part of the Machhendranath's Rath Jatra (Chariot Festival)- Yākah Misāyā Bhujyā, the chariot being pulled exclusively by women devotees was celebrated today in the morning on Friday, 3rd Jestha 2076. The chariot was pulled to Pyakalan/ C
Goon la is the name of a month in Nepal Sambat calendar, the lunar calendar used by Nepali people, specifically by the Newar community, while Goon la Bhajan (also known as Dafa Bhajan) is a bhajan that th
Sa: Paru or Gaijatra is one of the most awaited festival in Kathmandu valley. It is said that this festival was initiated by Pratap Malla, however some culture experts claim this festival dates back to Lichh
