A special interaction program was held at Yatri Suites and Spa, Thamel, Kathmandu, to highlight the significance of the Pran Pratishtha (ritual consecration) and Anushthan (ritual ceremonies) of the Sri Vigraha (sacred idol) of Badrinarayan Temple. The event brought together spiritual leaders, tourism entrepreneurs, representatives from national and international tourism organizations, and media personnel to …
A national conference on culture and heritage is scheduled to be organized by the Association for the Study of Religion and Culture – Nepal (ASCR-Nepal). The first national conference promoting religion, culture, and heritage research is being held by the association in partnership with the National College. The National College in Dhumbarahi will host the …
Held at Sallaghari ground, Bhaktapur, on the occasion of New Year and Bisket Jatra, the 9th Bhaktapur Industrial, Cultural, Tourism, Agriculture, and Trade Festival 2081/82 drew over 175,000 visitors. The 11-day celebration started on Chaitra 18 and was run by Industrial Peace Nepal under the theme “New Year, New Thinking A Source of Progress for …
From Sitapaila, Kathmandu, to the recently built Badrinarayan Dham in Ramkot, Nagarjun Municipality-7, a spiritual pilgrimage, or padayatra, was organized. The purpose of the walk was to raise awareness of the Dham both domestically and abroad and to get ready for the forthcoming Pran Pratishtha, or ritual consecration, which is set for Baishakh 19–27 (early …
Gandaki Province Chief Dilliram Bhatta has emphasized the need to develop Buddha’s teachings into a universal message of peace. Speaking at an interactive seminar organized by Lumbini University and the Lumbini Research Center in Pokhara, he inaugurated the event focused on establishing a Center for Buddhist Heritage, Culture, and Literature Studies. Chief Bhatt highlighted that …
In Bhaktapur, the final day of the eight-night, nine-day Bisket Jatra is marked by the falling of the “handless lingos” in front of the Talakwo Jatha Ganesh Temple at Pottery Square. Every year on the last day of Chaitra, locals raise the handless lingo at Talakwo in Kumaletol, Bhaktapur, and after performing rituals, the lingo …
On the occasion of World Heritage Day, a heritage walk was held today from Swayambhu to Basantapur. The walk began at Bhuikhel and passed through various heritage routes, concluding at Basantapur, with participation from the Department of Archaeology, Swayambhu Management and Conservation Committee, and various cultural organizations. Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri …
On the occasion of Maithili Culture and Festival Day, proclaimed by the New York City Mayor, the event “Art for SDGs: Maithili Heritage Workshop, Exhibition, and Awards 2025” was held. The Maithili Center USA, in collaboration with its foundation, organized the event at the New York Tibetan Service Center. Over 40 children from various communities …
A bus carrying Indian tourists met with an accident in Dang, Nepal. According to the Dang police, 21 people were injured in the accident, all of whom were men. The bus, with Indian registration number UP 32 MN 9666, was traveling from Lucknow, India to Pokhara for a tour when it crashed at Chisapani along …
The Kumal community in the district has begun efforts to preserve its cultural heritage. They are working to safeguard their traditional “Paudure” dance, a unique part of culture. The Kumal community resides in Bhanu, Byas, Shuklagandaki, Bhimad municipalities, and Ghiring Rural Municipality. According to Aalok Kumal, President of Kumal Samaj Nepal, the total Kumal population …
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