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Nepal >> Festivals

Festivals in Nepal begin with religion, ending as social event. There are more than 50 major festivals in a year celebrated by Nepalis. Although most of these festivals are religious some have historical significance, while others are seasonal celebrations.
Mani Rimdhu (October)

The dates of most festivals are fixed by famous astrologers after consulting the lunar calendar. The biggest and most popular festivals are: Dashain, a celebration of Goddess Bhagabati's victory over evil Mahisashur; and Tihar, a celebration of lights dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi.
Biska Jatra (April)

It is not hard to catch colorful processions in different streets of the Valley almost every other day of the week. Cultural acts of dances and songs are integral parts of some celebrations while some celebrations are just quiet family gatherings. Grand celebrations like Ghode Jatra and Gai Jatra entertain participants and spectators every year.

Sweta Machhendranath Snan (January)

 

Jan-Feb
Sweta Manchhendra Snan
Swasthani Puja
Maghe Sankranti
Basanta Panchmi & Saraswati Puja

Feb-March

Maha Shivaratri
Losar
Fagu Purnima or Holi

March-April

Chaitra Dasain
Ghode Jatra

April-May

Biska Jatra
New Year's Day
Red Machhendranath Jatra
Buddha Jayanti

July-August

Gunla
Krishnastami
Janai Purnima

August-Sept

Gai Jatra
Teej

Sept-Oct

Indra Jatra
Dasain or Durga Puja

Oct-Nov

Mani Rimdu
Tihar or Deepali

Nov-Dec

Balachaturdarsi
Bibah Panchani
Yomari Punha

Swasthani Puja(January - February)

Festivals by seasons

Winter Group

Maghe Shankranti
Basant Panchami
Vimsen Jatra
Thousand Lights Ceremony
Shiva Ratri
Lhosar (Tibetan New Year)
Holi (Color Festival)
Vimsen’s Penis Puja
Ghoda Jatra

Spring group

Ram Nawami
Chaitra Dashain
Mother’s Day
Voto Jatra
Buddha Jayanti

Monsoon group

Ghantakarna
Naag Panchami (Serpent Festival)
Janai Purne
Gai Jatra (Cow Festival)
Mata-Yaa
Krishna Jayanti
Teej Batra
Indra Jatra & Kumari Jatra.

Harvest group

Bada Dashain
Pachali Bhairav Yatra
Tihar
Bala Charuadashi
Yomarhi Punhi

Festivals are scheduled according to a lunar calendar which coincide with the solar calendar currently used in Nepal.
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Sources

Festivals of Nepal

Holidays in Nepal

Festivals in Nepal(details)









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