An international cultural festival and seminar will be held in Lumbini to strengthen Nepal-China cultural relations. The fourth seminar is scheduled for Baishakh 13 and 14, with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli set to inaugurate the event. The seminar is organized by Lumbini Buddhist University, while the Sariputra Foundation is coordinating the festival. The event …
The historic Bhawani Shankar (Nawadega) Temple in Kathmandu has begun its reconstruction, a decade after the 2015 earthquake. Located at Bhedasingh Chowk, the temple was originally built in 1675 AD by Devidas Chikuti, a powerful minister during King Pratap Malla’s reign. Following the 1934 earthquake, the temple’s original tiered design was replaced with a dome. …
Bhaktapur has started a “Go Local” campaign to boost local goods and capitalize on tourism. The Bhaktapur Tourism Development Committee and the Bhaktapur Domestic and Small Industry Association are spearheading the project. As tourist souvenirs, 15 items will be branded, such as clay pots, Ayla, Taichin rice flour, woodcraft, Bhadgaon hats, Nepali paper, handicrafts, wooden …
Jireswor Mahadev Temple, which offers a fusion of religious faith and natural tranquility, is situated in a lush pine forest in Dolakha, just three kilometers from Jiri Bazaar. The area is even more magical because the temple is housed inside a sizable cave and is encircled by tea gardens, a small waterfall, and a flowing …
In Lazimpat, Kathmandu, a solo photo exhibition has been organized to highlight the historical, religious, and cultural beauty of Kagbeni in Mustang, including the distinctive monastic traditions of the area. The exhibition opened Wednesday and showcases the work of monk-turned-photographer Karchung Gurung (Tashi), a photojournalist. The images show different facets of the 600-year-old Kag Chode …
In the birth place of Gautam Buddha, the “Lumbini World Heritage Conference 2025” has commenced. Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya opened the event by stressing that the birth place of Gautam Buddha is a sacred land that promotes global peace in addition to being a historic and archaeological site. In order to protect, …
Manohar Lal Khattar, India’s Minister of Housing, Urban Affairs, and Power, worshipped at the Muktinath Temple here this morning. Deepak Khadka, the Minister of Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation, joined him in honoring the god Muktinath. Along with the energy ministers of both nations, Ambassador of India to Nepal Naveen Srivastava and a 16-member team …
Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah of Sudurpashchim Province emphasized the importance of not just building infrastructure but also ensuring its proper utilization and preservation. Speaking at the inauguration of a multi-purpose inclusive safe shelter in Tikapur Municipality-7, Kailali, he said that safeguarding public structures is a shared responsibility. He pointed out that millions of rupees …
A Shiva Puran Mahayagya has been planned in honor of Visit Nepal Year 2082 in order to promote religious tourism and construct the Kalpeshwar Dham, which features a statue of Lord Kalpeshwar Mahadev that is 108 feet tall. NPR has raised $6 million for the project thus far. The statue and surrounding religious structures are …
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The Badrinarayan Dham Temple successfully organised a cleanliness drive today in preparation for the next religious and cultural festivities that are planned for Baishakh 19–27 (May 2–10, 2025). Mr. Harihar Karki oversaw and led the program, which aimed to promote the temple’s religious and tourism potential both domestically in Nepal and abroad. In order to …
