A significant step toward preserving the cultural identity of the Kirat community has been achieved with the construction of Yalambar Park in Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality-14, Khotang. The newly built park features a colossal 110-foot tall bust of King Yalambar, the legendary first king from the Lichchhavi era, and is claimed to be the tallest …
A group of Indian pilgrims has arrived in Nepal’s remote Humla district to embark on the sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, marking the beginning of this year’s cross-border pilgrimage season. According to Dipendra Bhandari, a revenue official stationed at Simikot Airport, 12 Indian nationals reached Simikot today en route to the revered pilgrimage site located in …
The historic town of Panauti is gearing up to celebrate its grandest local festival, Hilejatra, also known as Jya: Punhi, beginning tomorrow. This vibrant three-day celebration is deeply rooted in Newar culture and signifies the transition into the farming season, particularly the cultivation of paddy, a staple crop of the region. Hilejatra, observed every year …
A helicopter en route to Kedarnath made an emergency landing on a road in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand on Saturday afternoon due to a technical malfunction. The helicopter, operated by Kestrel Aviation Private Limited, was carrying five passengers, all of whom are reported to be safe. However, the pilot sustained minor injuries during the landing. …
The sacred and historic Kaligandaki Pilgrimage Trek has officially begun from Devghat, one of Nepal’s most revered religious sites. The journey commenced this morning from Benisangam, located in Ward No. 5 of Devghat Rural Municipality, following a special Aarati and Puja held on the eve of the departure. Devghat Unveils Historic Kaligandaki Pilgrimage Route This …
A sacred pilgrimage trek along the historic Kaligandaki River, stretching from the religious site of Devghat Dham to Damodarkunda, has officially commenced. The journey began this morning with a special Gandaki Puja held at Beni, Devghat, marking an auspicious start to the expedition. The ceremony was led by venerable religious leaders including Shri 1008 Swami …
The annual Ganga Dashahara Mela commenced with great religious fervor and traditional grandeur at Behdaba Temple, located in Ward 16 of Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City, Rampur, from Wednesday. The festival has drawn thousands of devotees from across Nepal and neighboring India, reinforcing Behdaba’s status as a vital spiritual and cultural hub in Sudurpashchim Province. According to …
The remote northern region of Lapcha Lolung in Limi Valley, located in Namkha Rural Municipality–6 of Humla district, has recently seen a rise in internal tourism, thanks to the opening of the trekking route for distant viewing of the sacred Kailash Mansarovar. According to Namkha Rural Municipality Chairperson Prem Bahadur Lama, domestic tourists have started …
A historic religious pilgrimage along the Kaligandaki River, stretching from the sacred site of Devghatdham to the revered Damodarkunda, is set to begin on Jestha 22. The 431-kilometer journey, organized under the coordination of the Mahesh Sanyas Ashram in Devghat, will follow the sacred Shaligram Corridor, a route rich in spiritual, cultural, and natural significance. …
Ranjana Adhikari
The Kathmandu Valley is alive with color, devotion, and centuries-old tradition today as thousands gather in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, to witness Bhoto Jatra, the grand finale of the month-long Rato Machhindranath chariot festival. This ancient ceremony, steeped in legend and cultural significance, marks the ceremonial display of a jewel-studded vest (bhoto), a ritual believed to have …
