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Indra Jatra

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 Digital Khabar

08 September, KATHMANDU : When is Indra Jatra? Indra Jatra is a regional holiday in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. The holiday takes place on the 15th day of Yanla, the 11th month in the Nepalese calendar. This is an important harvest festival in Kathmandu Valley, also known as Yenyā (meaning “Kathmandu celebration”) Traditions of Indra Jatra The eight-day long... Read More

Hindu festivals that are celebrated Colours, sweets and songs of Teej this year (Watch)

August 30, 2022August 31, 2022 Digital Khabar

30 August, KATHMANDU : Teej is the generic name for a number of Hindu festivals that are celebrated by women. Haryali Teej and Hartalika Teej welcome the monsoon season and are celebrated primarily by girls and women, with songs, dancing and prayer rituals. Donning traditional jewelleries and dresses – and eating healthy fruits and sweets the night before fasting, Nepali Hindu... Read More

Teej linked to women’s freedom and empowerment: Chair Jha

August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 Digital Khabar

29 August, KATHMANDU : In an interaction organized by the FNJ RSS Chapter on ‘Teej festival’ in its office on Sunday, Chairperson Jha added that Teej also bears traditional and cultural significance. “Teej is not only limited to Hindu women and Nepali territory, but also attracting people from other communities. It has gained the status of national festival. Lately, the... Read More

Father’s day being observed today

August 27, 2022August 27, 2022 Digital Khabar

27 August, KATHMANDU : Hindu followers are celebrating father’s day (the day to see father’s face) today across the nation. On this day, children show their respect by giving their favorite sweets and food to their father. This is why today is called the day of ‘seeing father’s face’ and father’s day. Nowadays, those who do not have a father... Read More

Janai purnima celebrated in temples

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 Digital Khabar

12 August, KATHMANDU : The festival of ‘Janai Purnima’ or ‘Rishi Tarpani’ is being celebrated across the country today. Janai Purnima is being celebrated by Hindu Nepalis, especially Brahmin and Kshetri communities, on Friday with much fanfare. The festival is celebrated on the full moon of Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan (July/August). People are visiting the temples to... Read More

Festivals foster national unity: CM Pokhrel

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 Digital Desk Digital Desk

03 May, Gandaki (RSS): Chief Minister of Gandaki Province, Krishna Chandra Nepali Pokhrel, has said religious and cultural festivals foster national unity. They also help in maintaining harmony and tolerance in society. Giving a message of best wishes on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr, a festival celebrated by the Muslim community, today, CM Pokhrel hoped the festival would inspire... Read More

Mother’s day being marked today

April 30, 2022April 30, 2022 Digital Khabar

Kathmandu, April 30 (RSS): Mother’s Day is being observed by paying homage to mothers across the country today. As per the tradition, off-springs wake up early in the morning, take bath and worship their mothers by giving presents and goodies to their mothers. The day falls on the Matatirtha Aunsi. Those who do not have their mothers reach Matatirtha in... Read More

Mahavira Jain remembered on his 2621st birth anniversary

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 Digital Khabar

14 APRIL, KATHMANDU : The 2621st birth anniversary of Mahavira Jain who observed celibacy throughout his life and dedicated his day to spreading the message of truth, non-violence, non-stealing and non-acquisition was observed today by organising various events. Mahavira was born in a royal Jain family (mother Trishala and father Siddhartha) in the 13th day of the bright moon of... Read More

Chaite Chhath concludes

April 8, 2022April 8, 2022 Digital Khabar

Kathmandu, April 8 (RSS): The Chaite Chhath concluded today in the Mithila region including in the district of Mahottari with the offering made to the rising sun this morning.Celebrated for the past four days with different rituals, the Chaite Chhath was concluded today with much fanfare in the districts of Mahottari, Dhanusha, Siraha, Saptari and others after offering Argha. Those... Read More

Holi, festival of colours, being observed in Tarai region today

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Digital Khabar

Biratnagar, March 18 (RSS): Fagu Poornima or Holi, the festival of colours, is being observed with much fanfare in the districts of Tarai region today. The festival, also called spring festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. Holika Dahan, the death of Holika, the symbol of triumph of good over evil, is marked by lighting a bonfire,... Read More