A team embarked on a religious chariot procession from Gajendramokshanarayan in Nawalparasi to Muktinath in Mustang to promote religious tourism, preserving the sacred Shaligram stones found only in the Kali Gandaki River, and fostering religious harmony. The procession, led by Swami Kamalnayan Acharya, began on Chaitra 18 from Gajendra Mojnayanarayan and traveled through Devghat, Pokhara, …
The Kumaripati-Jawalakhel Road Festival will take place from Friday until Chaitra 23 in Lalitpur. This event is organized by the Kumaripati Jawalakhel Development Organization and Lalitpur Metropolitan City, with the support of the Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce. The main aim of the festival is to promote local art, culture, and tourism. It will showcase the …
The Bhume Puja festival in Chimkhola, Ward-7 of Raghuganga Rural Municipality, has become a key attraction for domestic tourism. According to locals, the cultural festival, traditionally celebrated as a form of nature worship, has helped boost internal tourism. Though Bhume Puja is primarily a nature-worship festival of the Magar community, Chimkhola stands out for its …
With the start of Chaite Dashain, the number of religious tourists at the Kalika Temple here has increased. Navaratri began on Sunday. During this festival, also known as Chaite Dashain, devotees worship Goddess Durga Bhawani. Since special worship and rituals are performed at the Baglung Kalika Temple during Chaite Dashain, devotees travel far and wide …
Lumbini Province’s Chief Minister, Chet Narayan Acharya, has officially inaugurated the historic Rath Yatra at Gajendra Moksha Dham in Triveni, marking the beginning of a religious journey to Muktinath. The event, which aims to promote the significance of Kali Gandaki’s Shalikram and Muktinath, is expected to attract a significant number of devotees. The Rath Yatra …
The Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey, has expressed a strong commitment to ensuring the return of Nepal’s stolen cultural artifacts, no matter where in the world they have ended up. During an event on Sunday, Minister Pandey facilitated the return of 21 ancient archaeological artifacts that had been stolen from Nepal …
Eid, one of the most significant religious festivals in Islam, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the world. The festival, which marks the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) and the completion of the Hajj pilgrimage (Eid al-Adha), is a time of joy, community, and spiritual reflection. While its primary significance lies in religious observance, It …
Efforts are underway to develop Kuberdham in Malika Panchase, Baglung Municipality-5, as a major religious and tourist destination with the construction of essential infrastructure. The sacred site, believed to be where Kubera meditated, is set to become a prominent place for both spiritual practices and tourism. Kuberdham, which has long been overlooked despite its mythological …
Bikram Baba is more than just a deity in Chitwan; he is a living symbol of the region’s deep-rooted spiritual heritage. For over a century, his temple, nestled within the lush confines of Chitwan National Park near Kasara Durbar, has served as a beacon of hope and divine protection. Revered by the Tharu and Bote …
The indigenous Tharu community has long worshipped Bikram Baba, and in recent times, people from all communities have also adopted this deity as a spiritual center. The Bikram Baba temple, located beneath a tree in Chitwan National Park, is now frequented by people from both Terai and hill communities. Sant Kumar Chaudhary, Secretary of the …
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