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How to Attend a Traditional Newari Jatra Respectfully
Nothing captures the spirit of the Kathmandu Valley quite like a Newari Jatra. These street festivals fill ancient…
Samay Baji Guide: Every Item Explained & How to Eat It
If you have ever visited Kathmandu during a festival, you may have seen a colorful platter piled high…
Dhampus: A Peaceful Himalayan Village Near Pokhara with Panoramic Views
Most people assume you need a week of hard trekking and a fistful of permits to stand face…
Why Women Wear Green Bangles in Shrawan
Every monsoon, something beautiful happens across Hindu households. Streets fill with color. Shops overflow with bangles. Hands turn…
How Buddha Looks Different in 10 Asian Countries
Buddha’s face has traveled far beyond his birthplace in Nepal. Over centuries, his image crossed mountains, deserts, and…
Ranke Sankranti: Rukum East’s Unique Take on Luto Falne Day
Ranke Sankranti brings a distinctive shamanic flavor to Nepal’s Saune Sankranti celebrations. In Rukum East, this day goes…
Saune Sankranti: Meaning, Rituals & Traditions Explained
Saune Sankranti marks one of Nepal’s most meaningful seasonal transitions. It signals the sun’s shift into Dakshinayan, its…
Ethnic Groups of Nepal: A Guide to the Country’s Extraordinary Diversity
Most countries this size count their major ethnic communities on two hands. Nepal counts 142. The 2021 national…
Nau and Nauni: The Sacred Legacy of Newar Grooming
Modern beauty salons are on every corner today. We visit them for quick haircuts and trendy manicures. But in…
Asar 15: Mud, Music, and the Dahi Chiura Tradition in Nepal
By 7 in the morning on the fifteenth day of Asar, the paddy fields below Khokana are already…