Importance Of Panauti Jatra, by Suman Raj Tamrakar (rn 02/06/2023)

Kathmandu’s Ramadan festivities hidden in plain sight : The Muslim community, be it locals or diasporic Indians, gathers to offer prayers and communally break their fast by consuming a special meal called Iftar, by Sarah Shamim (kp 15/04/2023)

Biska festival begins in Bhaktapur (kh 10/04/2023)

Holi, festival of colors, being observed today (kh 06/03/2023), Many colours of Holi : How do the seven provinces of Nepal celebrate the festival?, by Rukusha Giri (kp 06/03/2023)

Gyalpo Losar being marked today (kh 21/02/2023), Sherpa community celebrating Gyalpo Losar, by Prasan Gurung (rep 21/02/2023)

Tamang community observe Sonam Losar (kh 22/01/2023)

Maghe Sankranti being observed today (kh 15/01/2023), Maghi the Tharu way : While most Tharus celebrate nowadays by rallying in cultural costumes, it is different from the traditional celebration of the festival, by Aakash Chaudhary (kp 15/01/2023)

Tamu Losar being celebrated today (kh 30/12/2022)

Let’s turn ‘Pokhara Street Festival’ into one of the world’s most exciting festivals : Industry insiders describe the level of investment in Pokhara as ‘unprecedented’, all the while worrying about whether foreign visitors will increase in the near future, by Deepak Pariyar (kp 30/12/2022)

Udhauli festival being observed today (kh 08/12/2022)

Chhath’s essence is equality but Dalits still left out : For Dalits in Bara, the four-day festival was a stark reminder of the discrimination they have been subjected to for decades, by Laxmi Sah (kp 01/11/2022)

KMC’s decision to lock up Rani Pokhari during Chhath disappoints worshippers : Organising committee blames the city for not providing space to celebrate the festival this year even though the reconstruction of the pond is over, by Anup Ojha (kp 31/10/2022) [This reflects the delusion of superiority and intolerance of the Tagadhari minority of the hill region towards the Tarai Hindus!]

Chhath festival being observed by worshipping setting Sun today (kh 30/10/2022)

More than a festival:  Chhath is as much about cleanliness, socialism, equality and fraternity : Chhath demands clean and green waters. It advocates for a pollution-free atmosphere and seeks to unite the people in the fight against the environmental hazards, by Jivesh Jha (nlt 28/10/2022)

Mha Puja, Nepal Sambat being marked today (nlt 25/10/2022), Mha Pooja and Nepal Sambat 1143 New Year being marked today (kh 26/10/2022)

A brief history of deusi bhailo culture and how it is adapting to changing times : Deusi bhailo is the celebration of victory against lord Indra—the god of rain (nlt 24/10/2022)

Dashain and Tihar : An evolving tradition, by Sumit Pathak (ht 24/10/2022)

Laxmi Puja, Kukur Tihar being observed today (kh 24/10/2022)

Kaag Tihar being observed today (nlt 23/10/2022)

Vijaya Dashami, the 10th day of Bada Dasain, beig marked (nlt 05/10/2022)/

1.7 million people leave Kathmandu Valley as of Sunday (kh 03/10/2022)

Animal sacrifice during Dashain: Striking a balance between tradition and practice : Let's think of adopting measures that cause the least pain to the animals. A complete ban may not be possible but let's think of what is possible today, by Jivesh Jha (nlt 02/10/2022)

Over 500,000 people leave Valley for Dashain : A high number of people’s movements are recorded during the festival as people flock to their native towns to celebrate the festival (nlt 02/10/2022)

Fulpati, seventh day of Bada Dashain, being observed today (nlt 02/10/2022)

Cultural symbols associated with Dashain on verge of disappearance (kh 01/10/2022), Dashain is changing but what lies behind this change? Even for the celebration of Dashain, we depend more on imported goods for our national production is not enough to meet the rising demands of the people, by Ram Bahadur Karki (nlt 01/10/2022)

Around one lakh people leave Kathmandu every day (kh 29/09/2022), 300,000 people leave Kathmandu Valley to celebrate Dashain (rep 29/09/2022), 1.4 million leave Kathmandu valley for Dashain, by Sangay Sherpa (ht 30/09/2022)

Khokana locals celebrate Sikali (rn 29/09/2022)

Dashain swings disappearing, by Ramesh Kumar Bogati (rn 28/09/2022)

Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana (nlt 26/09/2022)

NCDC determines 11:51 am auspicious time for Dashain tika (kh 17/09/2022), Pre-booking of tickets for Dashain opens from today (kh 17/09/2022)

Taking Indra Jatra to the world : The globalisation of the festival is natural since many Newars commemorate it worldwide, by Sanyukta Shrestha (kp 14/09/2022)

Teej is changing: What does it mean to today’s Nepali women? Once viewed as a celebration of patriarchy in the name of culture, modernity, money, freedom and women’s rights have come to define what Teej should be and should not be, by Shrutika Raut (nlt 30/08/2022)

Janai Purnima, Gaijatra festivals being observed today (nlt 12/08/2022), Gaijatra festival being observed today :
Government announces public holiday in Kathmandu Valley (kh 12/08/2022)

Mustang's Yartung festival kicks off after two years, by Sangay Sherpa (ht 09/08/2022)

Mother’s Day being marked today (nlt 30/04/2022)

Machhindranaths Of The Valley, by Aashish Mishra (rn 30/04/2022)

Siruwa Parba being observed in Terai (kh 15/04/2022)

Historic Biska Jatra begins in Bhaktapur (kh 10/04/2022)

Naradevi Dance: Performed For The Protection Of State But Lacking State Support, by Aashish Mishra (rn 27/03/2022)

Holi, festival of colours, being observed in Tarai region today (kh 18/03/2022)

Holi, the festival of colors, being observed today (nlt 17/03/2022), Holi, festival of colors, being observed today (kh 17/03/2022), Holi festival: Govt deploys over 3500 police in Kathmandu Valley : Traffic checking at more than 68 places (kh 17/03/2022)

Sherpa community celebrating Gyalpo Losar today : Public holiday today (kh 03/03/2022)

Govt announces public holiday on Gyalpo Losar (nlt 02/03/2022) [When will the Nepali native speakers finally spell the word "Losar" correctly?]

From genesis to cultural significance: Everything you need to know about Mahashivaratri, by Birendra Madai (nlt 01/03/2022)

Pashupatinath officials estimate 1 million visitors on Mahashivaratri next week : More than 700 sadhus from India and Nepal’s Tarai have already arrived in Kathmandu for the annual festival. Experts urge caution even as the Omicron virus variant is on the wane, by Anup Ojha (kp 24/02/2022) [Nepal simply has to stop the few tests as well. Then no more new infections will be reported, guaranteed!]

Government declares public holiday on Sonam Losar (kh 01/02/2022), Sonam Lhosar being observed today (kh 02/02/2022)

Month-long Swasthani Bratakatha begins today (kh 17/01/2022) [At a time when gatherings are banned because of the pandemic???]

Tamu Losar being celebrated today (kh 30/12/2021)

Christmas Day being observed across world including Nepal today (kh 25/12/2021)

Bala Chaturdashi being observed today (kh 03/12/2021)

The Uranw and their Karma festival, by Aishwarya Baidar (rec 22/11/2021)

Akshay Nawami being celebrated in Mithila region (kh 13/11/2021)

Preparations begin for Chhath festival in Mithila (kh 07/11/2021), Preparations begin for Chhath festival in Mithila (rep 07/11/2021), Chhat festival begins; ‘Nahaya Khaya’ being observed today (kh 08/11/2021), Second day of Chhat being observed by fasting without water (kh 09/11/2021), Chhath festival being observed by worshipping setting Sun today (kh 10/11/2021)

Tihar festival losing traditional colour in Palpa (kh 07/11/2021)

Curtailing of Deusi-Bhailo hours draws criticism : Kathmandu CDO cites law and order problem. Experts suggest authorities should instead close liquor shops and bars early and prohibit use of loudspeakers at night, by Anup Ojha (kp 05/11/2021)

How Tihar has adapted to modern homes : Modern construction materials and technology have changed the way families decorate their homes for Tihar, by Aakriti Ghimire (kp 04/11/2021)

Celebrating Deepawali sustainably : Let’s promote degradable items and replace fancy lights with indigenous lamps, by Sramika Rijal (kp 03/11/2021)

Tihar festival begins from today (kh 02/11/2021)

Animal sacrifice during Dashain: Striking a balance between tradition and practice : Let's think of adopting measures that cause the least pain to the animals. A complete ban may not be possible but let's think of what is possible today, by Jivesh Jha (nlt 13/10/2021)

Maha Astami Festival being observed today (kh 13/10/2021)

Over one lakh people leave Kathmandu for Dashain so far (kh 10/10/2021), Nearly one million people leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain (kh 12/10/2021), Around 900,000 people left the Valley in the past three weeks to celebrate festivals (rep 12/10/2021)

Dashain : Then and now. Life is what you make of it, argues Pinky Gurung, president of the Blue Diamond Society. Everybody needs and deserves a break and Dashain provides the perfect excuse for it, by Cilla Khatry (ae 07/10/2021), Fond memories of my grandfather and Dashains past, by Rajesh Poudel (ae 07/10/2021)

Mohani: The Newa complement to Dashain, by Priyanjali Karn (ae 07/10/2021)

Devotees start thronging in Indradaha since early morning (kh 20/09/2021)

Around 50,000 he-goats, sheep to be brought in Valley for Dashain : Dahachok to be central market, by Sabina Karki (kh 19/09/2021)

Kumari Puja in Basantapur : A total of 54 Kumari goddesses were worshipped by devotees (kp 18/09/2021), Young girls worshipped during traditional ‘Kumari Puja’ celebrations (kh 19/09/2021)

Preparations for Indra Jatra begin : As a part of the preparations, devotees organised a procession to pull the wooden ceremonial pole (lingo) from Bhotahiti to Hanuman Dhoka (kh 14/09/2021)

Teej festival being observed across country in low-profile due to COVID-19 (kh 09/09/2021)

Kushe Aunshi today, Father’s Day (kh 07/09/2021)

The revered month of Gunla : During the holy month of Gunla, age-old traditions and rituals adapt out of necessity and a need for convenience, by Shranup Tandukar (kp 28/08/2021)

Gaijatra festival being observed today : Government announces public holiday in Kathmandu Valley (kh 23/08/2021), The real ‘Gaijatra’: Sheer stupidity on display, by Kunga Hyolmo (rep 24/08/2021)

Yartung festival celebrated in Muktinath-1, but just for formality, again, by Sangay Sherpa (rep 23/08/2021)

Surma Sarovar sees thousands of devotees for Birijaat Mela despite pandemic : At least 8,000 individuals visited Surma Sarovar Lake in the last two weeks, according to Surma Rural Municipality office, by Basanta Pratap Singh (kp 23/08/2021)

Janaipoornima and Gaijatra festival to be limited to formalities (kp 14/08/2021)

2565th Buddha Jayanti being observed today (kh 26/05/2021)

The Fame Of Machhindranath, by Aashish Misra (rn 15/05/2021), Rato Machhindranath chariot being pulled despite the pandemic terror (kh 15/05/2021)

Ghode Jatra being observed in Kathmandu Valley (kh 11/04/2021)

Supreme Court issues interim order not to stop Bhaktapur's Biska Jatra (ht 08/04/2021)

Gyalpo Losar being observed today (ht 14/03/2021)

250,000 plus pilgrims pay homage to Pashupatinath so far (rep 11/03/2021)

Devotees observe lacklustre Chhath in Kathmandu : Cultural experts say the Covid-19 has impacted all religious practices, festivals and people’s daily way of life, by Anup Ojha (kp 21/11/2020)

Mha Puja as a unifier: The new year ritual can be promoted as a pan-Nepali event as well as a tourist attraction, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 20/11/2020)

Festival of lights begins with Kaag Tihar today (ht 13/11/2020)

Every day is Dog Day : For Rashmi Tuladhar, strays need care all year round not just on Kukur Tihar, by Shristi Sherchan (nt 13/11/2020)

Govt announces public holiday on November 17 (kh 12/11/2020)

Dashain Festival And Animal Sacrifice Tradition, by Namrata Sharma (rn 29/10/2020)

No Dashain In Khokana, by Aashish Mishra (rn 24/10/2020)

Things you probably didn’t know about Dashain, by Situ Manandhar (rep 23/10/2020)

This year’s Dashain is different : Dashain, irrespective of ethnoreligious alignment, has always been a time to celebrate. Not this year, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 20/10/2020)

Govt urges people to carry out only routine rituals at temples, avoid setting up swings this Dashain (rep 08/10/2020)

Stay where you are and celebrate Dashain and Tihar : Health Ministry (rep 05/10/2020)

Limit Dashain Within Families To Stem Infection: Experts, by Anita Rijal and Purushottam Khatri (rn 04/10/2020)

Authorities caught unawares of protests despite calls for allowing the Machhindranath chariot festivalThe local administration has imposed a curfew inside Ring Road of Lalitpur from 4 am to 10 pm on Friday after a clash between police and locals who attempted to commence the jatra which has been on hold for months, by Shashwat Pant (kp 04/09/2020) [Such mass events represent the highest risk of the pandemic spreading. Under no circumstances should they be allowed!]

How Indra Jatra came to be one of Kathmandu's most celebrated festivals : As festivities have been halted this year because of the pandemic, the Post takes a look at the history of the Newa festival and the many legends that surround it, by Ankit Khadgi (kp 01/09/2020)

‘Festivals only for rich.’ Working class feels left out : Covid-19, lockdowns force city’s squatters to give up their zeal to observe festivities, who worry about survival instead, by Anup Ojha (kp22/08/2020)

Rejuvenating wisely: The government must impose strict restrictions on public gatherings for festivals and rituals (kp 05/08/2020)

Valley’s ancient Rato Machhindranath festival gets green signal amid Covid concerns: After months of postponement, authorities allow the jatra to begin, but questions regarding the procession remain, by Srizu Bajracharya (kp 25/07/2020), Uncertainty looms over fate of Machhindranath jatra after rituals halted amid Covid-19 concerns
Residents of Bhaktapur bring up the idea of taking the deity to their town, but organisers are against it, by Srizu Bajracharya (kp 28/07/2020)

Life is returning to normalcy in the Valley, but the future of its festivals remains in limbo: With major festivals postponed or halted, the cultural landscape of the Kathmandu valley has suffered greatly, directly affecting its people whose identities are intertwined with their traditions, by Shashwat Pant (kp 22/07/2020)

In Jhochhen, an age-old culture is slowly fading away: Even though many core Newa neighbourhoods celebrate Gathanmugah, at Jhochhen and Basantapur, the tradition has ceased to exist for years now, say locals, by Srizu Bajracharya (kp 19/07/2020)

Lalitpur local administration directs Rato Machindranath Jatra organisers to postpone the festival again: The annual chariot festival was due to kick-off tomorrow, by Anup Ojha (kp 08/07/2020)

114 arrested in special security screening on Holi while the action was taken against 711 motorist: For this year, traffic police had set up checkpoints in 78 places to book traffic rule violators and minimise road accidents, by Shuvam Dhungana (kp 11/03/2020)

Fears of the coronavirus force most of Kathmandu indoors on Holi: Unlike last year, there were fewer people celebrating Fagu Purnima in Kathmandu, almost entirely due to the Covid-19 outbreak, by Anup Ojha (kp 10/03/2020)

Even amidst fears about Covid-19, Holi celebrations to go through unabated: The Kathmandu District Administration Office has already given permission for 15 concerts and events, a number that is expected to rise as Monday nears, by Shuvam Dhungana (kp 05/03/2020)

Once every five years, different Buddhist communities in Patan gather to put together some good karma: Samyak Mahadan, an alms giving festival supported by the Samyak Guthi, has been around for more than a thousand years, by Srizu Bajracharya (kp 25/02/2020)

One million people set to visit Pashupati on Mahashivaratri: Police publish plans to facilitate traffic around the temple area, by Anup Ojha (kp 21/02/2020), On the banks of Bagmati, being one with Shiva: The four akhadas along the river in Tripureshwor have for long been home to thousands of sadhus every Maha Shivaratri, by Shashwat Pant (kp 21/02/2020), A thousand Sadhus and a Hanuman, by Monika Deupala (nt 21/02/2020), Pashupati sees smart sadhus this Mahashivaratri: The ash-smeared ascetics see smartphones and internet as an essential part of their life these days, by Anup Ojha (kp 22/02/2020), Lakhs of devotees throng Pashupatinath temple (ht 22/02/2020)

Bhuwa Naach: The war dance from the Farwest: The locals in Doti district are working towards preserving the dance and rituals observed during Bhuwo Parwa, a festival they believe is centuries old, by Mohan Shahi (kp 04/12/2019)

Vivaha Panchami, when a city turns into a stage: Janakpur is set to be visited by swathes of Hindu worshippers and pilgrims to celebrate the marriage of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, by Shyam Sundar Shashi (kp 23/11/2019)

Activists decry animal slaughter at Nepal temple: Court rulings and public awareness may reduce sacrificial blood-letting in Gadimai this year, by Sewa Bhattarai (nt 22/11/2019), Activists step up drive against Gadhimai mass animal sacrifice (rep 24/11/2019)

In Rautahat, people from Dalit communities continue to face ostracisation during Chhath celebrations: On a recent ground trip, the Post found that the people from separate castes were celebrating the festival in separate spaces, by Shiva Puri (kp 03/11/2019)

Sama-Chakewa festival begins in Mithila region (ht 02/11/2019)

Chhath festival begins today (ht 31/10/2019)

Here’s everything you need to know about mandalas for Tihar: Both Mithila and Newar cultures revere mandalas or aripanas during the festival, despite basic differences in the processes of making them and their interpretation, by Srizu Bajracharya and Sweksha Karna (kp 28/10/2019)

For communities across Tanahun, Tihar is a festival with benefit: Many community groups in the district indulge in deusi bhailo programmes and use the collected amount to fund community infrastructure projects, by Samjhana Rasaili (kp 28/10/2019)

Theorising Dashain exodus: Swathes of people leaving the Kathmandu Valley reminds us of its magnetic power to attract people, by Abhi Subedi (kp 13/10/2019)

Stop this cruelty: God cannot be sacrificed by the blood of inno0cent animals. It's time to end killings once and for all in the name of religion, by Jivesh Jha (rep 05/10/2019)

Over 1 million people left Valley to celebrate Dashain in past one week: Every day 16,000 public vehicles are carrying passengers to different destinations from Kathmandu, by Anup Ojha (kp 02/10/2019), Why is Dashain a time of great rejoicing and festivity for Nepalis: Weather, halt to farming activities and social interactions all make the festival a grand affair, by Sanjeeb Phuyal (kp 03/10(2019), Dashain loses its festive fervour for senior citizens: Delay in the distribution of social security allowances in Sindupalchok a disappointment for senior citizens, by Anish Tiwari (kp 03/10/2019), Dashain is a time for celebration—but just for men: Gender biases are more visible during festivals, with household and kitchen chores assigned solely to the women of the house, by Srizu Bajracharya (kp 03/10/209)

The Dashain as I know it is no more: If I go home for Dashain this year, maybe I could hear the echoes of my father calling out to me a couple of decades ago to drive our cattle towards home, by Mohan Guragain (kp 28/09/2019)

Procession of chariots marks Indra Jatra festivities (ht 14/09/2019)

Here’s what happens on each day of Indra Jatra: Walk the routes of the divine and relive old Kathmandu, by Asmita Manandhar (kp 10/09/2019)

Reclaiming Teej: It is an irony that Teej, a festival of women, ultimately revolves around a man. This narrative must change, by Monika Niroula (rep 09/09/2019)

Teej and the changing definition of womanhood: With the expansion of urbanisation, migration and economic opportunities, women will continue to resist subordination, by Mira Mishra (kp 30/08/2019), Thoughts on Teej celebrations, by Anweiti Upadhyay (rep 30/08/2019), For many younger women, Teej has nothing to do with celebrating womanhood: Women in both hills and the plains observe the annual Hindu festival, but question the significance of its practice, by Alisha Sijapati and Madhu Shahi (kp 31/08/2019), 500,000-plus women throng Pashupatinath for Teej (ht 03/09/2019), Girls just wanna have fun on Teej, but men won’t let them: Nepali internet is divided over how Nepali women should celebrate Teej, by Bhrikuti Rai and June Karkee (kp 04/09/2019)

Kathmandu’s festival of the mysterious dancing goddess: The Nil Barahi festival 17-20 August re-enacts a centuries old tradition, by Alok Siddhi Tuladhar (nt 16/08/2019)

Yartung is all about merrymaking, worship and thrilling horse race, by Kisan Sangeet Nepali (rep 15/07/2019)

And the rain god returns homeAs asphalt pavements give way to dirt trails, fire enters the equation in the final leg of Bunga Dyah Jatra, by Chase Brush (kp 15/06/2019)

The holy month of Ramadan begins, by Mohammad Habib (rep 08/05/2019)

Historic Bisket Jatra observed with gusto (ht 15/04/2019)

Two dead, dozens others injured during Holi celebrations in Valley, by Arjun Poudel and Anup Ojha (kp 21/03/2019)

Pashupati Area Development Trust completes preparations for Shivaratri: Number of visitors expected to go up this year as pilgrims from Kumbh Mela at several places in India are set to attend the festival, by Anup Ojha (kp 02/03/2019), State-announced ban on marijuana ineffective, by Anup Ojha (kp 03/03/2019)

Magar festival commences in Parbat (ht 21/02/2019)

Maghe Sankranti observed with religious fervour (ht 16/01/2019)

Bibaha Panchami bringsdevotees to Janakpur, by Ajit Tiwari and Shyam Sundar Shashi (kp 12/12/2018)

Chhath festival begins (kp 12/11/2018), More and more communities falling in love with Chhat, by Upendra Lamichhane (rep 12/11/2018)

Events to mark Nepal Sambat postponed (ht 11/11/2018)

Tihar musingsFestivals give you an opportunity to reflect and observe, by Sujeev Shakya (kp 06/11/2018), Flowers and fruits of Tihar: During Tihar, row of different stalls laden with these flowers are seen on the either side of Kathmandu’s streets, by Bhairab Raj Kaini (rep 06/11/2018)

Dashain of change: Nepal’s largest festival adapts to a changing Kathmandu (kp 17/10/2018)

Festive flight: 2.1 million people have left the valley (ht 16/10/2018), Over 2.5 million people leave Kathmandu (kp 17/10/2018)

Why Dashain matters: Parents need to take some time out and discuss about Dashain in detail with their children. It is a good idea to start with the first day of Dashain, by Usha Pokharel (rep 13/10/2018)

Festivals of sisterhood: Dasain-Tihar and other festivals are gradually becoming more gender inclusive, by Sewa Bhattarai and Sabina Devkota (nt 12/10/2018)

The sacrifice of animal sacrifices: Appeasing the gods through blood-letting may slowly go out of fashion, by Aashish Mishra (nt 12/10/2018)

Ghatasthapana being observed today (ht 10/10/2018)

Jitiya joys: Tarai’s Jitiya festival promotes culture and unites communities, by Kumari Shreya (kp 07/10/2018)

Indra Jatra begins with erection of lingo (ht 22/09/2018)

Pulling the Kumari around: What it feels like to take the living goddess on Indra Jatra, by Jui Shrestha (nt 21/09/2018)

Teej and impunity: Government and all of us need to work together to fight the prevailing criminality and impunity if we want a happy and prosperous family, the wish we make in Teej, by Sabita Nakarmi (rep 12/09/2018), Around 70,000 devotees visit Pashupati on Teej (kp 13/09/2018)

Chepangs celebrate Nwagi: Chepang leaders stress conservation and promotion of their culture, by Sabita Shrestha (rep 09/09/2018)

Fasting, feasting and festivities of Gaura: Western Nepal came alive this week to celebrate its festival of womanhood, by Sewa Bhattarai (nt 06/09/2018) [see also video]

Nag Panchami observed (ht 17/08/2018)

The Pull of the Thrill, by Yukta Bajracharya (kp 19/05/2018)

Ramadan festival begins (ht 18/05/2018)

Bhoto Jatra observed with religious fervour (ht 14/05/2018)

Chauri festival: A unique opportunity to be with the yaks in their abode (ht 16/04/2018)

Terai celebrates Siruwa festival in full swing (ht 15/04/2018)

Bisket Jatra begins today (ht 10/04/2018)

Changing colours of Holi, by Prasuma Rawal (ht 25/02/2018). Festival of colours observed with fanfare (kp 02/03/2018), Festival of colours celebrated with zeal (ht 02/03/2018), Janakpur celebrates Holi festival on Saturday, by Suresh Yadav (rep 04/03/2018)

Tribute to Lord Shiva: The Maha Shivaratri festival marks the overcoming  of darkness and ignorance in life, by Niranjan Mani Dixit (kp18/02/2018)

Police to arrest cannabis users at Pashupati this Mahashivaratri festival, by Anup Ojha (kp 11/02/2018), Pashupati temple trust discontinues VIP pass system for Mahashivaratri (kp 13/02/2018), Babas congregate for Mahashivaratriat Pashupatinath (ht 13/02/2018), 700k visit Pashupati on Mahashivaratri (kp 14/02/2018), Mahashivaratri observed (ht 14/02/2018)

Swasthani Brata Katha festival concludes (kp 01/02/2018)

Basanta Panchami being celebrated today (ht 22/01/2018)

Maghe Sankranti observed across country (kp 16/01/2018), Festival of many communities: Maghe Sankranti observed (ht 16/01/2018). Maghi also celebrated as Tharus’ freedom movement, by Devendra Basnet (rep 16/01/2018), Birth of new sun: Once a source of worries for Tharu girls, Maghi today symbolizes celebration, coming together of family and friends and assertion of Tharu identity, by Reena Burathoki (rep 17/01/2018)

Tamu Losar being celebrated today (ht 30/12/2017)

Christmas celebrated with fanfare (ht 26/12/2017)

Chhath festival begins today (ht 24/10/2017), Chhath festival begins with fanfare (ht 25/10/2017), More people celebrating Chhath in Kathmandu, by Anup Ojha (kp 27/10/2017)

Bhai Tika venue at Ranipokhari yet to be fixed (ht 13/10/2017), Govt to prohibit deusi-bhailo after 10:00pm during Tihar (ht 13/10/2017), Preparing for Tihar with decorative lights, by Abhishek Chitrakar (kp 16/10/2017), Kaag Tihar being observed today (ht 17/10/2017)

Kojagrat Purnima celebrated, Dashain concludes (ht 06/10/2017)

Transforming traditions, by Swasti Gautam (rep 06/10/2017)

Dashain, Seniors And Family, by Prem Khatry (rn 03/10/2017)

Bijaya Dashami: Finally A Victory Day, by Siddhi B Ranjitkar (km 01/10/2017)

Nepalis returning home in hordes for Dashain, by Chandan Kumar Mandal (kp 26/09/2017), Fulpati being observed with fervour today (ht 27/09/2017), 1.9 million people leave Valley in 20 days for Dashain (ht 27/09/2017), Phulpati observed with fervour (kp 28/09/2017), Around 67,500 goats sold in the Valley (ht 03/10/2017)

Festival for citizens: Its significance, by Anand Aditya (ht 25/09/2017)

Thinking of Tihar: There are many interpretations of Tihar but I take it as our way of thanking all those who helped us through thick and thin, by Usha Pokharel (rep 09/09/2017)

Sorha Sraddha begins (ht 07/09/2017)

Muslims observing Bakra-Eid  today (ht 03/09/2017)

Festival of Farwest: Gaura celebrated (kp 30/08/2017)

Redefining Teej, by Sweta Gyanu Baniya (rep 19/08/2017), 700,000 Teej devotees expected to visit Pashupati (kp 24/08/2017), To Teej or not to Teej: Don’t define or redefine or celebrate Teej if you don’t want to - as long as you don’t make fun of the women who celebrate it, by Aditi Adhikari (kp 24/08/2017), Teej being observed with fervour, (ht 24/08/2017)

Gaijatra festival today (rep 08/08/2017)

Newar Buddhists observing month-long Gunla festival (ht 27/07/2017)

Janai Purnima to be observed tomorrow (ht 27/07/2017)

Guru Purnima being observed today (ht 09/07/2017)

Harishayani Ekadashi today (ht 04/07/2017)

Bhoto Jatra being observed today (ht 25/05/2017), Bhoto Jatra observed (kp 26/05/2017)

Stray Thoughts On Buddha Jayanti, by Shyam KC (rn 10/05/2017)

The Red Line for Holi: In light of last month’s social media furore regarding harassment during Holi, the authors conducted a short poll to understand the extent and dimension of the issue. Here is what they found, by Supriya Manandhra and Nasala Chitrakar (kp 15/04/2017)

Bisket Jatra kicks off in Bhaktapur, by Anup Ojha (kp 11/04/2017), 11 hurt as clashes erupt during Bisket Jatra (kp 11/05/2017), Bisket Jatra: Legends behind it, by Sabitri Dhakal (ht 16/04/2017)

Ram Rajya and Ram Naam: Our life mission should be to obliterate demonic tendencies in our hearts and actions, by Niranjan Mani Dixit (kp 05/04/2017) [on the occasion of Ram Navami]

Seto Machhindranath’s chariot procession begins (ht 05/04/2017)

1,000 security personnel to be mobilised for Bisket Jatra (kp 02/04/2017)

Tongue piercing festival: After 8 yrs, Jujubhai seems to have found a successor, by Anup Ojha (kp 28/03/2017)

Holi festival being celebrated today (ht 12/03/2017), Holi: Festival of colours and jubilation (kp 13/03/2017), 316 Holi revelers detained, 694 motorcycles fined (rep 13/03/2017), Revellers let loose during Holi festival in Tarai (kp 14/03/2017), Madhes boycotts Holi to mourn Maleth dead, by Suresh Yadav (rep 14/03/2017)

Govt warns against unruly behaviour during Holi (ht 06/03/2017)

Sherpa community welcomes ‘Year of the Bird’ (ht 28/02/2017)

Preparations for Shivaratri in full swing (kp 17/02/2017), 1.3m pilgrims likely to visit Pashupati this Shivaratri (kp 22/02/2017), Food, firewood distributed to sadhus (kp 23/02/2017)

Saraswati Puja observed (kp 02/02/2017)

Newar festival Ngalake begins (ht 16/01/2017)

Maghi celebration: Tharus worried by dwindling Maghi fervor, by Arjun Oli (rep 14/01/2017)

Month-long Swasthani Brata festival begins (kp 12/01/2017)

Tamu Losar observed; Prez, Veep and PM extend wishes (kp 31/12/2016)

Pokhara holds fest to welcome New Year, by Bhim Ghimire (kp (kp 30/12/2016)

Bhuwa festival begins (ht 30/12/2016)

Christmas celebrated in Nepal, by Ram Saran Tamang (rep 26/12/2016)

The biggest festival of Kirats: Sakela is not just a performance but a depiction of civilisation, identity and history, by Durga Maya Rai (kp 13/12/2016)

Newar community celebrating Yomari Punhi (ht 13/12/2016)

PADT expects 500k pilgrims on Bala Chaturdashi (kp 25/11/2016), Bala Chaturdashi being observed today (ht 28/11/2016), Over half a million observe Bala Chaturdashi at Pashupati (kp 29/11/2016)

Chhath festival begins (ht 05/10/2016), Chhath, festival of harmony and coexistence, begins, by Ritesh Tripathi (rep 05/10/2016), Chhath: Festival Dedicated To Sun, by Amarendra Yadav (rn 06/11/2016), Charms of the Chhath, by Sabitri Dhakal (ht 06/11/2016), Country observes Chhath festival (kp 07/11/2016), Sun worshippers: Devotees also believe that wishes are fulfilled by participating in the Chhath festival, by Jitendra Sah (kp 08/11/2016)

Laxmi Puja observed with fanfare: Hindus worship Goddess Laxmi and their wealth in the evening of this day wishing for prosperity (kp 31/10/2016)

Nepal Mandal Dapha festival begins (ht 29/10/2016)

Festive fun: People confess that, amidst all the fun and frolick, the five days of festivities feel too short (rep 28/10/2016), The business side of Tihar (rep 28/10/2016), To play or not to play (rep 28/10/2016), Curfew nights, by Kalu Maila (rep 28/10/2016)

Fruits of Tihar: As you celebrate Tihar you should know if the fruits you consume are healthy, by Bhairab Raj Kaini (rep 27/10/2016)

Nepal Mandal Dapha festival 1136 to begin from Kaag Tihar (ht 17/10/2016)

Locals of Jajarkot concerned about vanishing folk culture during Dashain (ht 15/10/2016)

Seto Ghoda Jatra concludes in Bhaktapur (kp 13/10/2016)

Movement out of Valley may double from today (kp 07/10/2016), It’s finally here Let’s have fun during the holidays, but let’s also practise some moderation (kp 07/10/2016), Dedicated to Shakti: Nine days of Durga Puja to celebrate feminine power, by Sunita Lohani (ht 08/10/2016), Durga and Dashain: Stories of goddess Durga qill be told and heard for generations and generations to come; What might change is with whom Dashain is celebrated, by Usha Pokharel (rep 08/10/2016), Fulpati, seventh day of Dashain, observed (kp 09/10/2016), Maha Astami Festival observed today (kp 09/10/2016), 800 plus goats and buffaloes sacrificed in two Temples at Baitadi on Maha Astami (rep), Mahanawami being observed today (kp 10/10/2016), Over 2 million leave Capital for Dasain celebration (kp 10/10/2016), Kathmandu wears deserted look as millions return home for Dashain (ht 10/10/2016), Police forms special taskforce for public security during festivals (kp 10/10/2016), Security situation normal throughout the country: MoHA (ht 10/10/2016)

Dashain then and now, by Priyanka Gurung (rep 07/10/2016)

Asan at Dasain: At festival time, Asan is not just full of shoppers but also tourists who come to observe the shoppers, by Raisa Pande (nt 07/10/2016)

Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana (kp 02/10/2016), Asta Matrika Naach begins from Ghatasthapana (ht 04/10/2016)

Our ‘international’ Dashain: For urban Nepal, the way we celebrate Dashain and, dare I say it, even the importance we attach to it has changed, by Gunjan Upadhyay (rep 23/09/2016)

Teej and patriarchy: Being a woman or a man could have different implications when it comes to Teej budgeting, by Mona Shrestha Adhikari (rep 31/08/2016), Reorienting Teej Towards Women Emancipation, by Kushal Pokharel (rn 03/09/2016), Grandeur or graciousness? We can make Teej a festival of solidarity among women to achieve something substantial, by Bhawana Pokhrel (kp 04/09/2016)

Mahakali Naach observed in Bhaktapur after seven years (kp 22/08/2016)

Court order against animal slaughter (kp 05/08/2016)

Gunla festival begins (ht 04/08/2016)

Bhaktapur youths gear up for Gai Jatra (ht 24/07/2016)

Sithi Nakha observed in Valley by cleaning traditional wells, spouts (kp 20/06/2016)

Readying for Rato Machhindranath Jatra, by Sabitri Dhakal (ht 05/06/2016)

Buddha Jayanti being observed today (ht 21/05/2016), Revisiting Timeless Teachings Through 2560th Buddha Jayanti, by Prem Khatry (rn 24/05/2016)

Devotees throng Halesi temple in droves (ht 16/04/2016)

Bisket Jatra gets underway (kp 10/04/2016), Bisket Jatra begins with fervour (ht 10/04/2015)

Ghode Jatra observed at Tundikhel ground, by Anup Ojha (kp 08/04/2016)

DAO warns against unruly behaviour during Holi (ht 20/03/2016), Special security plan in place for Holi festival (ht 21/03/2016), Police detain 328 persons and 1661 vehicles for Holi holliganism (rep 23/03/2016), Valley celebrates Holi with gusto (ht 23/03/2016)

Shivaratri preparations on, by Anup Ojha (kp 01/03/2016), Stage all set for Mahashivaratri festival (ht 06/03/2016), Shivaratri fervour grips devotees (ht 06/03/2016), Preps over for Shivaratri today (kp 07/03/2016), Mahashivaratri being observed today: Sale of meat, liquor prohibited on Pashupati temple premises (ht 07/03/2016), Mahashivaratri, Army day observed with fanfare (kp 08/03/2016)

Shree Panchami marked across country (kp 14/02/2016), Shree Panchami observed with gusto (ht 14/02/2016)

Prez, Veep, PM extend Sonam Losar wishes (ht 09/02/2016)

Tharus celebrating Maghi festival for week (ht 17/01/2016)

Maghe Sakranti celebrated across country (kp 16/01/2016), Maghi festival marked with great fervour (ht 16/01/2016)

Nuwakot bullfighting festival this week (kp 13/01/2016)

Tamu Losar celebrations: Event observed with gusto (kp 31/12/2015)

Nation celebrates various festivals (ht 26/12/2015)

Let there be light: Chhath is not just a festival of the plains but also a symbol of national unity, by Jitendra Sah (kp 17/11/2015), Devotees throng river banks, ponds (kp 18/11/2015), Chhath celebrated with much fanfare (ht 18/11/2015)

Preparations under way for Chhath amid crisis, by Anup Ojha (kp 15/11/2015)

Bhai Tika this year: Yamaleshwor Temple to remain closed, by Anup Ojha (kp 11/11/2015)

Kukur Tihar observed, Laxmi Puja today (ht 11/11/2015)

Tihar brings no joy to stir-troubled Tarai folks, by Ram Sarraf and Prabhat Kumar Jha (ht 11/11/2015)

Ongoing protests, blockade subdue Deepawali, Chhath fervour: Locals say festivals of lights will have sombre hues as there’s hardly any excitement, by Bhusan Yadav (kp 10/11/2015)

Yam Panchak begins today (ht 09/11/2015)

Capturing the culture, by Priyanka Gurung (rep 06/11/2015)

Dearth of flowers, lights looms large ahead of Tihar, by Gaurav Thapa (kp 02/11/2015)

Kojagrat Purnima being observed today (rep 26/10/2015)

Khadga Jatra ritual observed in Tokha (kp 24/10/2015)

Twelve- yearly dance fair kicks off in Kirtipur (kp 23/10/2015)

A Happy Dashain? (ht 18/10/2015), With banda, fuel shortage, few worshippers at Madhes temples, by Jitendra Kumar Jha (rep 19/10/2015), Dashain travellers face hard times due to rush, by Sanjeev Giri (kp 20/10/2015), Demand for sacrificial animals rises in Valley (kp 20/10/2015), Fulpati being observed today (ht 20/10/2015), Bijaya Dashami today; 10:55 auspicious for tika (kp 22/10/2015), Nepalis celebrate Vijaya Dashami today, receiving Tika, Jamara, blessings from seniors (ht 22/10/2015), Bada Dashain celebrated across country and abroad (kp 23/10/2015), Dashain brings no excitement to people in villages this year, by Nagendra Adhikari and Pratap Bista (kp), Impossible dream: Pain inflicted by the agitation and blockade does not seem to mean anything to Madhesi leaders, by Jainendra Jeevan (kp) [?? The new constitution has been written free and equal without participation of the excluded majority of the people, Mr Jeevan! And it is discriminatory not only against Madhesis but also against women in general, Janajatis and Dalits!], A charged view: Nepal has adequate potential to generate the much-needed energy, by David Kainee (kp)

Fewer people leaving Valley for Dashain (ht 15/10/2015), People heading home for Dashain (ht 19/10/2015)

Prolonged banda spoils Dashain spirit, by Ajit Tiwari (rep 14/10/2015)

Greatest Hindu festival Dashain to begin with Ghatasthapana (ht 13/10/2015)

Early Dashain holidays sought (ht 09/10/2015), Most pvt schools to close from next week (ht 09/10/2015)

10:55 am auspicious for Tika (kp 06/10/2015)

Tharu women celebrate Jitiya (ht 06/10/2015), Jitiya of the Tharus (ht 06/10/2015)

Colourful aspects of Indra Jatra, by Sangita Shrestha and Sabitri Dhakal (ht 04/10/2015)

Nepali Muslims celebrate Bakr Eid nationwide, by Anup Ojha (kp 26/09/2015)

Indra Jatra begins with festive fervour (ht 26/09/2015)

32,000 goats arrive in capital for Dashain festival (ht 24/09/2015), Traders rush to procure goats as Dashain nears (kp 26/09/2015)

By the women: This year, let us celebrate Teej by making a contribution to the quake-affected women, by Mona Shrestha Adhikari (kp 13/09/2015), PADT completes preparations for Teej (ht 16/09/2015), Women throng temples for Teej (kp 17/09/2015)

1.5 million pilgrims visit Godavari festival (kp 01/09/2015), Cult Talk: The Year of the Mahamela, by Sachi Mulmi (rep 04/09/2015), Over 4.2m visit Godavari fair (kp 16/09/2015), Month-long Godvari fair concludes (kp 18/09/2015), A mela for the ages (kp 19/09/2015)

Janai Purnima, Rakshya Bandhan observed (ht 30/08/2015)

Swoyambhu welcomes all, by Sangita Shrestha (ht 30/08/2015)

Thirty days of piousness, by Sachi Mulmi (rep 28/08/2015)

Saparu: The festival of death and rebirth on Sunday carries more relevance this year, by Sonia Awale (nt 28/08/2015)

Month-long fair starts in Godawari (kp 19/08/2015)

Google creates doodle to celebrate Guru Purnima (kp 01/08/2015)

Gadhimai Mela 2019: Main priest appeals for slaughter-free rituals, by Chahana Sigdel (kp 29/07/2015), Gadhimai trust bans mass animal slaughter (ht 29/07/2015)

Upper Manang marks annual Yartung festival with fervor, by Kisan Sangeet Nepali (rep 23/07/2015)

Muslims observe Eid (ht 19/07/2015)

Rain god in limbo: The chariot is still in Chyasikot, where it stopped on 25 April, it should be rebuilt in time and complete its journey, by Sonia Awale (nt 10/07/2015), The Fate of the Red God of Rain, by Sachi Mulmi (rep 10/07/2015), Minnath waiting for Rato Macchindranath to arrive (ht 15/07/2015)

Buddha Jayanti marked with peace prayer (kp 05/05/2015), Devotees saddened by closure of Buddhist shrine, by Riwaj Rai(rep 05/05/2015)

Makers of Machhindranath: Little is known about the people who make the Rato Machhindranath chariot festival possible, by Cynthia Choo (nt 24/04/2015)

Machhindranath chariot procession begins (ht 23/04/2015)

Mother’s Day observed (kp 19/04/2015)

Bisket Jatra kicks off in Bhaktapur (kp 11/05/2015), Bisket Jatra begins (ht 11/04/2015), Retiring Jujubhai seeks successor, by Anup Ojha (kp 18/04/2015), Bisket Jatra concludes (kp 19/04/2015)

Temal Jatra, by Tshering Lama (kp 11/04/2015)

The pull of Seto Machhendranath Jatra, by Sangita Shrestha (kp 04/04/2015)

NA showcases equestrian disciplines to mark Ghodejatra (ht 21/03/2015)

Holi marked in Capital, hill districts (kp 06/03/2015), Holy lessons: The calm Holi shows good governance is a matter of will (kp 06/03/2016), When Holi colours ran riot: Cops detain 205 people; 520 bikes seized (ht 06/03/2015), Once a garish affair, Holi becoming genteel each passing year, by Sangeet Sangroula (rep 06/03/2015)

More festive holidays: According to the new calendar published by the government, 2072 BS has 80 holidays, including 23 days-off for festivals (kp 03/03/2015), 46 public holidays set for next year (ht 04/03/2015)

Rato Machhindranath chariot being constructed with fresh timber (ht 15/02/2015)

PADT expecting 6,000 Sadhus this Mahashivaratri (ht 08/02/2015), PADT warns against smoking pot during Mahashivaratri (ht 12/02/2015), 1,000 sadhus arrive in Pashupati, by Anup Ojha (kp 13/02/2015), Gaurighat, Pashupati areas cleaned ahead of Shivaratri, by Anup Ojha (kp 15/02/2015), PADT all set to host a million devotees (ht 15/02/2015), 3,400 personnel to guard
Pashupati area, devotees (kp 17/02/2015), Solar lights to illuminate Pashupati on Mahashivaratri, by Anup Ojha (kp 17/02/2015), 1m throng Pashupati on Shivaratri, by Anup Ojha (kp 18/02/2015), PADT to formally bid farewell to Sadhus (kp 19/02/2015), PADT bids farwell to 4,601 sadhus (kp 20/02/2015)

Basanta Panchami observed across nation: President Ram Baran Yadav receives tika as well as guard of honour on the auspicious occasion (ht 26/01/2015)

Tamangs celebrate Sonam Losar (ht 22/01/2015), Sonam Losar celebrated across country (rep 22/01/2015) [When will Nepali media try to understand the difference? 'Lho' means 'south' and 'lo' means 'year'!]

Kirantis celebrate Yele Sambat 5075 (ht 16/01/2015)

Maghi celebration grips Tharus in Kailali (ht 15/01/2015), Maghe sakranti celebrated across country (kp 16/01/2015), Maghi observed with great fervour (ht 16/01/2015)

Devotees throng banks of Salinadi, by Anup Ojha (kp 06/01/2015)