The construction of pedestrian pathways at two important sites within Muktinath Dham has reached its final stages, aiming to facilitate easier access and convenience for the growing number of pilgrims visiting this sacred site. The pathways are being developed in the Purang Ranipauwa market area and along the route from the main entrance of Muktinath …
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The Narayan Pokharel Foundation has successfully raised a total of NPR 40,442,341 during the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) ceremony of Badrinarayan Dham, recently constructed in Ramkot, Nagarjun Municipality–7, Kathmandu. The fundraising was conducted as part of a spiritual and religious event held from Baishakh 19 to 27, organized by the Foundation. Badrinarayan Dham Pran Pratishtha According …
A renewed dialogue has been initiated among key stakeholders to have the ancient town of Panauti recognized on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In a recent program organized by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, in collaboration with Panauti Municipality, representatives from the government, municipality, heritage experts, and community leaders engaged in another …
The Government of Nepal has announced plans to begin digital archiving of historically and archaeologically significant records, in a bid to preserve the nation’s rich cultural and historical heritage for future generations. Government to Initiate Digital Archiving The announcement was made during the joint session of the Federal Parliament yesterday, where Deputy Prime Minister and …
In connection with the Ganga Dashahara festival, the annual Gosaikunda Mela, which began on Wednesday, has been equipped with necessary rescue and safety arrangements for pilgrims visiting the sacred lake, located at an altitude of 4,380 meters above sea level. Gosaikunda Kunda According to Chief District Officer Arjun Paudel, a special security arrangement has been …
Panauti, a historic town nestled in the heart of Kavrepalanchok district, has recently witnessed a significant rise in the number of international visitors flocking to its iconic museum. Situated within the sacred grounds of the Indreshwar Mahadev Temple complex, the museum serves as a living archive of religious, cultural, and historical heritage, not just of …
A 62-year-old Indian tourist tragically lost his life after slipping and falling in a toilet at the Manakamana cable car station, located in Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality–4 of Chitwan district. The deceased has been identified as Mannu Prasad Bhatt, a resident of Palanpur in Gujarat, India. According to Police Inspector Pratik Singh from the Area Police …
Pilgrims and devotees from across the country and beyond have started their journey to the sacred alpine lake of Gosainkunda, as the much-awaited Ganga Dussehra fair is set to commence on May 27. The spiritual fair, organized annually at one of Nepal’s most revered pilgrimage sites, will continue until Ekadashi, which falls on June 7 …
A significant meeting was held today between Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, and UNESCO Head and Resident Representative to Nepal, Yakho du Toit, focusing on the preservation and promotion of Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Minister Pandey & UNESCO Representative The discussion, conducted at the Ministry of Tourism, …
U.S. Ambassador to Nepal, Dean R. Thompson, has arrived in Mustang to observe and support Nepal’s rich cultural heritage. His visit aims to strengthen Nepal–U.S. partnerships in areas such as cultural preservation, sustainable tourism, and economic development. According to the U.S. Embassy in Nepal, Ambassador Thompson is visiting cultural heritage sites in Mustang that have …
