IntroductionMotiram Bhatta is a pivotal figure in the history of Nepali literature. He was not only a poet but also a literary activist, editor, social reformer, and scholar. Motiram is best known for compiling the biography of poet Bhanubhakta Acharya and establishing him as the National Poet of Nepal. Every year, on Bhadra 29, Motiram […]
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IntroductionIn Hindu tradition, health, prosperity, and mental peace are considered the three pillars of a balanced life. Physical, mental, and spiritual well-being are closely connected, and various rituals and pujas are practiced to maintain this balance. According to scriptures, performing rituals at the right time, nakshatra, and auspicious dates brings positive energy, strengthens immunity, ensures […]
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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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Gorakhnath Jayanti is a special religious and cultural festival celebrated in Nepal. It commemorates the birth of the great yogi and spiritual master of the Nath tradition, Guru Gorakhnath. He is remembered not only as an ideal figure of yoga and penance but also as a guide who showed the path of purification of life […]
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Apara Ekadashi is considered one of the most sacred and rewarding fasts in Hinduism. It is observed every year on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of the month of Jyeshtha. This day is also known as “Achala Ekadashi.” According to religious texts, observing this fast grants infinite merit and helps in cleansing past sins. Historical and […]
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Pradosh Vrat is one of the most significant fasts in Hinduism, observed on the 13th lunar day (Trayodashi) of both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha each month. This fast is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and performing Tulsi Puja on this day holds special importance. Tulsi, considered a sacred and medicinal plant, is […]
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IntroductionNepal is a country rich in diverse cultures, religions, ethnicities, and traditions. Every household carries traditions and values passed down through generations. However, today’s busy lifestyles, urbanization, technological advancements, and modern thinking have brought significant changes to Nepali homes. Yet, these changes have not completely displaced traditional practices. Rather, there is an ongoing effort to […]
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Introduction:Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Govardhanashtami or Gopalashtami, is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. Across Nepal, this festival is observed as an occasion of religious devotion, cultural enthusiasm, and social participation. Devotees honor Krishna’s life and teachings through worship, fasting, devotional songs, dances, and cultural programs. 1. Fasting and Devotional Practices Devotees […]
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IntroductionIn Nepal, buying a house or property is not just a financial decision but also a culturally, spiritually, and socially significant event. Traditionally, selecting an auspicious muhurat (astrologically favorable timing) for the purchase is believed to bring prosperity, peace, and long-term success. The selection of muhurat takes into account planetary positions, tithis (lunar dates), nakshatras […]
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IntroductionMohini Ekadashi falls on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the month of Vaishakh. All Ekadashi fasts are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, but Mohini Ekadashi carries special importance. It is believed that observing this fast destroys sins, purifies the soul, and opens the path toward liberation. Mythological BackgroundThe story of Mohini Ekadashi is linked with the […]
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