Festivals

Maghe sankranti

This December festival marks the beginning of warmer and longer days or the winter solstice. It is end of...

Yomari Punhi

On this day in December, farmers of the Kathmandu Valley worship Annapurna, the goddess of grains for a good...

Gunla

Gunla is the name of the tenth month of the Nepal Era calendar (August). It is a sacred month...

Gathamaga Charhe (गाठामग चह्रे)

Gathamaga (गाठामग चह्रे) is made from straw and symbolises a devil. Locals make gathamagas and then burn them on...