Nepal Festivals

There are more than 50 major festivals in a year celebrated in Nepal. Festivals in Nepal begin with religion, ending as social event. Although most of these festivals are religious some have historical significance, while others are seasonal and legendary celebrations.

It is not hard to catch colorful processions in different streets of the Valley almost every other day of the week. Cultural acts of dances and songs are integral parts of some celebrations while some celebrations are just quiet family gatherings. Grand celebrations like Ghode Jatra and Gai Jatra entertain participants and spectators every year.

Bisket Jatra

Navavarsha (Nepali New Year)

Chaite Dashain

Ram Nawami

Mata Tirtha Aaushi (Mother’s day)

Red Machhendranath Rath Jatra

Buddha Jayanti

Dumji

Harishyani Akadashi

Guru Purnima

Ghantakarna Chaturdashi

Gunla Festival Nepal

Naag Panchami

Janai Purnima & Raksha Bandhan

Gai Jatra

Krishna Janmastami

Gokarna Aunsi (Father’s day)

Teej

Rishi Panchami-

Indra Jatra

Dashami

Tihar

Haribodhii Ekadashi

Mani Rimdu

Bala Chatur Dashi

Vibhaha Panchami

Yomari Punhi

Sweta Machhendranath Snan

Poush Sukla Purnima (Swasthani)

Maghe Sankranti

Lhosar (Tibetan New Year)

Shree Panchami or Saraswati Puja

Shree Swasthani Purnima End

Shivaratri

Fagu Purnima (Holi)

Chaite Dashain

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