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...
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Sikali Jatra: The Festival That Replaces Dashain in Khokana
In a nation where nearly 80% of the population is Hindu, Dashain is one of its biggest festivals....
Echoes of Dhime Baja: A Timeless Tune
Traditionally, in Dallachi, Dhime Baja (a cylindrical double-headed drum central to Newa culture) training was a secretive practice,...
Gunlā Festival Keeps Devotion and Community Alive
For Newa Buddhists in the Kathmandu Valley, Gunlā, the tenth month of the Nepal Sambat lunar calendar, which...
Polyandry in Humla: Survival Comes First
What if marriage wasn’t about love but survival? In the isolated Himalayan district of Humla, polyandry—the practice of...
Journey through time : Kingdom of Mustang
Tucked beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges lies Mustang, an enigmatic land also known as the "Forbidden Kingdom"....