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Sita Bibaha Panchami

Held on the 5th day of the bright fortnight either in early November or December,…

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Bala Chaturdashi

There are two chaturdashis every month and this one falls on the new-moon day in…

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Haribodhini Ekadashi

This festival marks an ekadashi (the 11th day after each new and full moon) which…

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Tihar

This festival takes place in late October or early November; it is the most important…

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Dasain

The biggest annual festival in the country, this party lasts for fifteen days, celebrating the…

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Pachali Bhairab Jatra

The bloodthirsty figure of Bhairab is honoured in this festival which is held on the…

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Indra Jatra

Indra Jatra is a spectacular festival that is held at the end of the month…

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Teej

It takes place in August or early September. The ‘Festival of Women’ is held on…

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Gai Jatra (August & September)

The ‘Cow Festival’ which is dedicated to all those who have died in the previous…

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Janai Purnima

Near the full moon all high-caste men (Chhetri and Brahmin) must change the janai (sacred…

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Naga Panchami

Celebrated on the 5th day after the new moon in Saaun, this festival honours nagas…

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Ghanta Karna

This festival, celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of Saaun, has a…

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Buddha Jayanti

Held in Lumbini (the birthplace of Buddha) on the date of Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and…

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Buddha Jayanti

Held in Lumbini (the birthplace of Buddha) on the date of Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and…

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Ghode Jatra

The Nepali Army hosts a horse racing day at the Tundikhel parade ground in Kathmandu.…

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Bisket Jatra

Celebrate Nepali New Year in mid-April which begins at the start of Baisakh. The best…

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Seto Machhendranath

Not as large as the Rato Macchendranath festival in Patan, but still quite impressive, this…

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Chaitra Dasain

Taking place six months prior to the more important Dasain celebration, both festivals are dedicated…

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Holi

Also known as Fagu or the ‘Festival of Colours’, this festival happens late in the…

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Maha Shivaratri

Commemorating the birthday of Shiva which falls on a new moon day in the lunar…

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