Category: Religion

Maha Navami: The Religious, Historical, Cultural, and Social Significance of the Ninth Day of Dashain

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Introduction Maha Navami is the ninth day of the Dashain festival, dedicated to the worship of Vishwakarma and tools, weapons, and machinery. This day symbolizes power, protection, devotion, and prosperity. Households, workplaces, factories, and industrial sites across Nepal perform Vishwakarma Puja. Maha Navami is not only about worshipping deities but also about blessing tools, weapons, […]

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Kojagrat Purnima – The Final Day of Dashain with Lakshmi Puja

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Introduction to Kojagrat Purnima Kojagrat Purnima marks the fifteenth and final day of the grand Dashain festival in Nepal. This full moon day is considered highly auspicious and is associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. The word “Kojagrat” means “who is awake,” symbolizing that Goddess Lakshmi blesses the […]

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Phulpati (Phulpati): The Historical, Religious, Cultural, and Social Significance of the Seventh Day of Dashain

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Introduction Dashain is Nepal’s biggest festival, celebrated over nine days. Each day is dedicated to worshipping a different form of Goddess Durga. The seventh day, known as Phulpati, holds immense importance not only from a religious perspective but also historically and culturally. On this day, households bring in essential items for worship, including jamara, flowers, […]

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Maha Ashtami: The Religious, Historical, Cultural, and Social Significance of the Eighth Day of Dashain

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Introduction Maha Ashtami is the eighth day of the Dashain festival, dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga Bhawani. This day symbolizes power, devotion, and religious rituals. On Maha Ashtami, households prepare special items for worship, including jamara, flowers, bel leaves, incense, fruits, and grains. The day is believed to remove negative energies, bring positive energy, and […]

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Ghatasthapana: The Sacred Beginning of Dashain

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Dashain, Nepal’s biggest festival, begins with Ghatasthapana. This day holds immense religious, cultural, and spiritual significance. The fifteen-day festival starts with this ritual, which sets the tone for the celebrations. On this day, Goddess Durga is invoked, and jamara (barley sprouts) are sown, which later become central to the entire Dashain rituals. Rituals of Ghatasthapana […]

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Navaratri: Worship of Nine Goddesses and Spiritual Significance

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Navaratri, celebrated in Nepal and India, is one of the most important religious, cultural, and spiritual festivals. The word Navaratri means “nine nights,” during which the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. While Sharadiya Navaratri (autumn) is the most widely observed, Chaitra Navaratri is also celebrated. Each day honors a different goddess, symbolizing her […]

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Kalaratri: Goddess of Navaratri Saptami

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On the seventh day of Navaratri, known as Saptami, devotees worship the seventh form of Goddess Durga – Kalaratri. She is considered the most fierce and powerful manifestation of Durga. Through her worship, devotees pray for the destruction of fear, darkness, and negative energies. The Appearance of Kalaratri The form of Goddess Kalaratri is extremely […]

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Buddha Jayanti: Celebrating the Birth of the Enlightened One

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Introduction Buddha Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Vaisakh in Nepal and other countries that follow Buddhism. This day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Gautama Buddha. In Nepal, major celebrations take place in Lumbini, Kapilvastu, and other Buddhist sites, where special programs and rituals are organized. Buddha Jayanti […]

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Varah Jayanti: Religious Stories and Local Practices

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IntroductionVarah Jayanti is an important Hindu festival that commemorates Lord Vishnu’s Varah avatar. It combines devotion, ritual worship, fasting, storytelling, and cultural traditions. According to Hindu scriptures, the Varah incarnation rescued Mother Earth from the cosmic ocean and restored dharma and justice. This festival reminds devotees of faith, righteousness, and social harmony. Religious Significance Varah […]

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Gaura Parva: A Far-Western Festival of Goddess Gaura

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IntroductionGaura Parva is a major Hindu festival celebrated primarily in the far-western and mid-western regions of Nepal. Dedicated to Goddess Gaura (Parvati), the festival symbolizes marital devotion, spiritual faith, community bonding, and cultural preservation. During the festival, both women and men participate in rituals, fasting, prayers, folk songs, and traditional dances. Gaura Parva is not […]

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