Introduction Chandi Purnima is a major Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Shakti (divine feminine power), celebrated with devotion, fasting, and spiritual rituals. Every year, it is observed on the full moon day (Purnima), with devotees performing special puja, havan, and mantra chanting. In Nepal, Chandi Purnima holds immense religious and cultural significance. According […]
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Part 1: Introduction – Three Lights Shining in the Darkness of Aunsi Kushe Aunsi falls on the Krishna Paksha (waning moon) of the month of Bhadra. On this day, the absence of the moon casts a deep darkness over the earth. Yet, in the sky of Nepali culture and tradition, this day is not an […]
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Introduction: An Overview of the Festival In the Nepali Hindu calendar, Janai Purnima is recognized as a significant and multi-dimensional festival that weaves together deep Vedic traditions and vibrant folk culture. Celebrated on the full moon (Purnima) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shrawan, this festival is not merely a religious ritual—it is […]
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