Dedicated to the Goddess Durga, this Hindu festival is a great family-friendly event with fairs and entertainment taking place in various venues across...
More commonly known as Diwali (or Deepavali) in the West, Tihar is one of the biggest festivals in the Hindu calendar and marks the arrival of the new...
The spectacle of thousands of Buddhist monks dressed in their deep-red robes celebrating the Tibetan New Year during the annual Losar festival is a sight...
This popular festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva and celebrated by Hindus all over the world. Maha Shivaratri is celebrated in Nepal at the Pashupati...
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History
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According to legend, the people of Kathmandu defeated an evil demon by burying it on the site that is now the Tundikhel Showgrounds. It is said that unless...
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Culture
, History
, Exhibitions
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Navavarsha is the Nepalese New Year and is a great celebration throughout the country. Usually falling in the second week of April, the day is a national...
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Spectacle
, Religion
, Entertainment
, Culture
Also known as 'Buddha Purnima' or simply as 'Buddha's Birthday', Buddha Jayanti honours Lord Buddha and is one of the most sacred days of the year in...
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Culture
, Spectacle
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