Arts & Culture


No Kites, No Swings. Where Is The Dashain Of Yore?

Aashish Mishra “Is it even Dashain?” 73-year-old Sanobhai Ojha questioned as he looked at the

Dashain Festival Begins Today

Dashain, regarded as the biggest festival of the year by all Nepali Hindus, begins on

Khokana Locals Prepare To Mark Sikali Jatra, Instead Of Dashain

The residents of Khokana are currently busy preparing for the Sikali Jatra. Dedicated to goddesses

Sorha Sharaddha ritual in Pashupatinath temple (Photo Feature)

People perform the rituals of Sorha Shraddha, also known as Pitri (ancestors) Paksha, on the

Cultural Dances Of Saptari On Verge Of Disappearance

Famous historical and cultural folk dances of the Mithila region of the country are now

Maju Dega Reconstruction Halted For A Year

Reconstruction work on Maju Dega, the three-storied temple of Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, has been halted

Muktinath Temple Opens For Public

The famous Muktinath Temple, a holy place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Buddhists in Mustang,

Sorha Shraddha Begins From Today (Photo Feature)

Sorha Shraddha has begun from today. It is also known as Pitri Paksha.  The Pitri

Devotees Start Thronging In Indradaha Since Early Morning

A fair is taking place at Indradaha of Chandragiri Municipality-1 to the north-west of the

Indrajatra Begins

The annual festival of Indrajatra has officially started from Saturday with erection of a long