A horse race was organized on Saturday in Nagwa, Ward No. 16 of Birgunj Metropolitan City to help preserve the ancient art and culture of Birgunj. The event aimed to continue a tradition that has existed between Nepal and India since ancient times. The race featured 16 horse riders from both Nepal and neighboring India, …
The sacred doors of the Kedarnath Temple, one of Hinduism’s most revered pilgrimage sites, were officially reopened on Friday morning at 7 a.m. amidst Vedic chants and the melodious tunes of the Indian Army’s Grenadiers Regiment band. The ceremonial reopening was marked by spiritual fervor and grandeur, with a special highlight being a floral shower …
Bishwo Bhandari
A grand religious ceremony marked the inauguration of the newly constructed Badrinarayan Temple and the commencement of the Pran Pratishtha rituals on Saturday at Ramkot, Nagarjun-7, Kathmandu. The event was held in the distinguished presence of the Honorable President of Nepal, Mr. Ramchandra Paudel, as the chief guest. The program also featured the special participation …
The auspicious Badrinarayan Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav commenced today at Badrinarayan Temple, located in Nagarjun-7, Ramkot, with a grand Kalash Shobha Yatra held on the first day of the celebration. The religious event, which spans from Baisakh 19 to 27, witnessed significant participation from spiritual leaders and devotees, setting a deeply spiritual tone for the days …
Free medical treatment has been arranged for pilgrims suffering from altitude sickness at Muktinath Temple, a sacred religious site shared by both Hindus and Buddhists. The facility is provided with the support of the Provincial Hospital in Jomsom and Waragung Muktikshetra Rural Municipality. Situated at an altitude of about 3,800 meters above sea level in …
On the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, a grand peace walk will be held from the historic and archaeological town of Panauti to the historic and touristic site Namo Buddha. The peace walk is being organized by Kavre Sewa Samaj on Baisakh 29 (Nepali calendar). During a press conference held in Banepa, organizers shared that the …
The five-day-long Khata Jatra of Changunarayan, Chhinamasta, and Kileshwar Mahadev deities was grandly celebrated today at the historic Changunarayan Temple. According to the temple’s chief priest Chakradharānanda Rajopadhyaya, the festival began five days ago with the Nimto Puja (invitation ritual) and officially started on Trayodashi, culminating on Akshaya Tritiya with the main procession. On Akshaya …
A large crowd of devotees gathered early this morning at the Doleshwar Mahadev Temple in Sipadol, believed to be the head of Kedarnath. While on regular days devotees are only allowed to offer prayers from the western gate without entering the temple, today being Akshaya Tritiya and a significant day marking the recognition of Doleshwar …
A campaign to conserve the endangered Magar languages, Magar Kham, has been started by the Kathekhola Rural Municipality in Baglung. The municipality has launched a one-month training program to revitalize the Dhot dialect in response to its dwindling usage among the Magar indigenous community. 75 residents of Kathekhola-1 received basic instruction in the Magar language …
Ranjana Adhikari
One of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar, Akshaya Tritiya is also referred to as Akti or Akha Teej. It has strong cultural, spiritual, and financial roots. It is celebrated on the third lunar day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Vaisakha (April–May) and is very important to Hindus and …
