Warm Food, Cold Mornings: Celebrating Maghe Sankranti
Celebrated every year around mid-January, Maghe Sankranti, also known as Maghi or Khichara depending on the community and region, marks the moment when the...
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Celebrating Lhosar: More Than One New Year in Nepal
Lhosar means new year, celebrated by different communities at various times of the year depending on their traditions, geography, and calendars. ...
Lord Ganesha: The Deity Who Comes First
In Patan, it is almost impossible to stroll through a neighbourhood without encountering an idol of Lord Ganesha. Depicted with an elephant head,...
From Bel Fruit to Sun God: The Sacred Marriages of Newa Women
In the Newa community, women undergo three marriages in their lifetime, but only one involves a human partner. The Newa community, especially in Kathmandu Valley, is...
The Serpent’s Story: Between Myth, Fear, and Nature
Coexisting with snakes is rooted in both fear and devotion. They appear in our rituals, folk stories, and religious symbols,...
The Gritty Sensation of Handling Clay
The comforting, earthy aroma of freshly fired pottery fills the room. The silky, gritty sensation of handling the clay calms...
Crunch, Spice, and Everything Nice: Nepal’s Khaja Culture
“You are what you eat.” This saying perfectly captures the essence of Nepali cuisine, a blend of sweetness, saltiness, tanginess,...
What’s Next for Tourism?
On September 8 and 9, the air was thick with tear gas and tension all across the nation, yet between...
Celebrating Chhath Puja in Nepal
After Tihar, visitors might think the festive season in Nepal has ended — but in the southern plains, preparations begin...
The Five Days of Tihar
If you happen to be in Nepal during October or November, you’re in luck — you’ll witness one of the...