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Nepal is a diverse country with a varying landscape, rich bio-diversity and diverse culture of the people residing in it. Each community has their own unique cultures and traditions which they have been following for centuries. Each of them has their own set of rituals and festivals to celebrate. No wonder Nepal is called the land of festivals as Everyday is another day of celebration for one or other community. The best part of all is one’s pride in one’s own culture and respect for the others’. This is why these bundles of so many cultures and festivals are harmoniously coexisting in Nepal.
Being a multi-religious, multiethnic and multicultural country, Nepal observes and celebrates a myriad number of festivals. Most of the Nepali festivals have religious prospects, some are historical, some are based on ancient myths, and some are seasonal celebrations. Each Nepali festival has its own significance. Most of the festivals are related to gods and goddesses of Hindu and Buddhist. Some are observed to pay respect and honor of the relatives such as mother, father, ancestors, and people who are already dead, some are observed to worship nature, plants and animals. Some of the festivals like Dashain and Tihar are of national significance whereas certain caste and community particularly observe some festivals. Some festivals are celebrated only in a definite region of the country.
Nepal is, now, a secular country. However, the most of the population are Hindu; hence most of the festivals are observed and celebrated by Hindu people. There are some festivals observed only by Buddhists and Muslims. Even though there are very few Christians, Christmas is commonly celebrated in major cities.
Most of the Nepali festivals descend on different dates every year as the dates for all the festivals are fixed by main astrologers by going through the lunar calendar. Hence, some of the festival day does not match the solar calendar. With all these diverse festivals that are celebrated in the relation of socio-cultural heritages, people of Nepal have religious tolerance and are living in harmony. Each festival is equally respected as the other, whether or not one is celebrating.
Maha Shivaratri generally known as Shivaratri is a religious festival honored to Lord Shiva, one of the major God of Hindus. Maha Shivaratri is one of the major festivals of Nepal and literally means “Night of the Shiva”. It is celebrated on the 14th day of the dark …
Christmas Tour Package and New Year Tour guide Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. Christians means that the 25th of December is the birth date of Jesus Christ, hence Christmas day. It is the origin of Christmas too. Christmas is an annual …
Tihar festival is the second biggest festival of Hindu’s in Nepal. It is celebrate by Hindus follower. As in this festivals it is celebrate for five days. In where it start at from dark moon. As in five days Two day is very popular which is …
Buddha Jayanti is the birthday of Lord Gautam Budhha. Budhha’s original name was Siddhartha Gautam. Siddhartha Gautam was born about 543 BC in Kapilvastu of Nepal. Siddhartha was son of King Suddhodhan Gautam and queen Maya Devi. Buddha was born in garden of Sal trees (a kind of …
Nepal is very rich in its culture and tradition, Saune Sankranti is also a day of festival. People of different castes, ethnic groups following different religions live here. They have their own culture and traditions. Festivals reflect social, religious and cultural life of Nepal. They are mostly religious …
Haritalika Teej is the greatest festival of Hindu women all over World, which is celebrated for marital happiness, husband’s longevity and purification of one’s body and soul. Teej festival is dedicated to lord Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, Himalaya (the …
Maghe Sankranti or Makar Sankranti is one of the Nepalese festivals which is celebrated on the first day of month of Magh which falls on 14 January. It is the tradition and culture of all the Nepalese society which comes through out the year.This day …
Holi Festival – Festival of Joy and Color in Nepal Festival Date: 20 – 21 March 2019 Holi festival in Nepal falls in spring season. The festival of color Holi is well known as Fagu Purnima in Nepal. The festival falls in the full moon …
Dashain Festival in Nepal: During the month of Ashoj-Kartik (late September and early October), the Nepalese people celebrate in the biggest festival of the year, Dashain. Dashain is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Nepalese annual calendar, celebrated by Nepalese of all caste and …