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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.
Buddha Jayanti is festival to celebrate the birth date of Siddhartha Gautam Buddha. On this day people celebrate the life of Lord Buddha; his Birth, Enlightment and Death (Mahaparinirvana). Siddhartha Gautam Buddha was born in 543 BC in Kapilvastu (Lumbini). Siddhartha is a son of …
Jana Purnima is also called Rakshya Bandhan. The word Janai means sacred thread and Purnima means full moon day. This festival is also observe as the festival of purity and security. This festival is celebrate by Hindus all over the world. Janai Purnima is sacred …
Tamu Loshar is a great festival in Nepal. It is celebrate by Gurung community. The word Tamu defines the meaning of group of gurung community. Loshar means New Year. Tamu Loshar is the beginning of gurungs’ calendar year/ gurung Sambat. This festival is celebrate with …
Chhath Parba is called as Dala Chhath. Chhath Parba is a festival celebrated by natives of Mithila Region from India and Nepali. The word Chhath means ‘sixth’ in Maithili and Bhojpuri language. The festival is celebrated in the sixth day of Kartik month from Nepali …
Gai Jatra is a word composed of two words. ‘Gai’ means cow and ‘Jatra’ means procession. Cow is a national animal of Nepal. Cow is regarded as the goddess of wealth in Hindu religion. Gai Jatra is a procession of cows. This festival is celebrated …
There are 125 ethnicities living in Nepal. Sonam Loshar is one of the main festivals of Tamang ethnicity group. Loshar is composed of two Tibetan words. ‘Lo’ means new and ‘shar’ means year. The word Loshar means New Year in all. It means celebrating new …
Chaitra dashain is also called Chaite Dashain. It is the second dashain or small dashain. Chaite falls in last month of Chaitra. The name of festival is derive from the Name of month when it falls. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is …
Yomari Purnima is a festival came from the Newari food called Yomari. Yomari is makebup of rice flour from fresh harvest. It is shape up of fish and fill with sweet brown sugar cane and sesame seed. It is steam. Yomari Punhi is the harvest …
Krishna Janmasthami is known as Janmasthami or Gokulashtami. Janmasthami is the annual festival celebrate by Hindu religious people. This festival is celebrate the birthday of Shree Krishna and to praise lord Krishna. Lord Krishna is the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is a important …
Indra Jatra is a festival is biggest street festival celebrate in Kathmandu. This festival is known as Yenya Punhi or Kumari Jatra. Kumari Jatra is a festival celebrates since period of King Gunakamadeva. The festival is celebrate for 8 days in Kathmandu. The word Yenya …