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ACAP and Annapurna Region
Introduced early on 1986 , the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) ,the very first conservation area and also the largest protected area in Nepal covering an area of 7,629 sq. […]
Read moreVisit Kopan Monastery Nepal | Retreat | Courses for 2025/26 | Cost | Location
Introduction to Kopan Monastery Discover the Spiritual Gem of Kathmandu Perched serenely atop a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley, Kopan Monastery beckons with its tranquil ambiance and profound spiritual significance. […]
Read moreSouvenirs – Take a piece of Nepal with you
A Handy Guide to Picking the Right Souvenirs from Nepal Any visit to Nepal feels like it ended too soon, leaving travelers yearning for more of its grandeur. Fortunately, there […]
Read moreMy Understanding of Tihar
Festivities bring a different understanding as you age. As a child, the most exciting part of tihar was playing deusi and bhailo, as they involved getting money, and of course, […]
Read moreThe Unique Jatra of Hadigaun
Each year people of Hadigaun in Kathmandu celebrate a unique jatra which happens nowhere around Nepal or anywhere in the world. This jatra is commonly known as hadigaun jatra or […]
Read moreIndra Jatra as perceived in pictures
Nepal’s Living Goddess Kumari is placed on a chariot during Indra Jatra festival, celebrated to honour Indra, the king of heaven and lord of rains, in Kathmandu, on Monday, September […]
Read moreTeej Observed this year
Hindu women across the country on Wednesday observed the Teej festival, also called ‘Haritalika’. Women fast and wish for a prosperous life of their spouse and family on this festival […]
Read moreGaura Parva: Festival Of Wedding of Goddess Gaura with Lord Maheswore
Gaura Parva is one of the most vibrant and culturally rich festivals celebrated in the mid and far-western regions of Nepal and parts of India. This six-day festival marks the […]
Read moreShri Krishna Janmasthami observed
Krishna was clearly ‘the dude’ of his time. I mean, one of his many names was ‘Mohan’, which literally means ‘bewitching’ and ‘a charmer’. We usually remember the 8th avatar […]
Read moreJanai Purnima festival today (as observed)
The tagadharis or those who wear the ‘Janai’ (the sacred thread) around their bodies from the left shoulder change the sacred thread today after having a haircut and a bath […]
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