Monday, January 7, 2013

Nepalese Festival



Nepalese, festivals are not merely the annual spectacles, but also are a living part of their rich cultural heritage. Festivals effectively bind together the Nepalese people of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs into one nation. Most Nepalese festivals are related to different Hindu and Buddhist deities. They are celebrated on days consecrated for them by religion and tradition.
The main festival of Nepalese are: 

  • Dasain or Durga Puja and 
  • Tihar or Deepawali.
  • Maghe Sankranti
  • Maha Sivaratri
  • Chaitra Dasain
  • Fagu purnima or Holi
  • Ghode Jatra
  • Biska Jatra
  • New Year's Day
  • Red Machhendranath Jatra
  • Buddha Jayanti


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