Sita Bibaha Panchami
Held on the 5th day of the bright fortnight either in early November or December,…
Bala Chaturdashi
There are two chaturdashis every month and this one falls on the new-moon day in…
Haribodhini Ekadashi
This festival marks an ekadashi (the 11th day after each new and full moon) which…
Pachali Bhairab Jatra
The bloodthirsty figure of Bhairab is honoured in this festival which is held on the…
Gai Jatra (August & September)
The ‘Cow Festival’ which is dedicated to all those who have died in the previous…
Janai Purnima
Near the full moon all high-caste men (Chhetri and Brahmin) must change the janai (sacred…
Naga Panchami
Celebrated on the 5th day after the new moon in Saaun, this festival honours nagas…
Ghanta Karna
This festival, celebrated on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of Saaun, has a…
Buddha Jayanti
Held in Lumbini (the birthplace of Buddha) on the date of Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and…
Buddha Jayanti
Held in Lumbini (the birthplace of Buddha) on the date of Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and…
Ghode Jatra
The Nepali Army hosts a horse racing day at the Tundikhel parade ground in Kathmandu.…
Bisket Jatra
Celebrate Nepali New Year in mid-April which begins at the start of Baisakh. The best…
Seto Machhendranath
Not as large as the Rato Macchendranath festival in Patan, but still quite impressive, this…
Chaitra Dasain
Taking place six months prior to the more important Dasain celebration, both festivals are dedicated…
Maha Shivaratri
Commemorating the birthday of Shiva which falls on a new moon day in the lunar…