📱 App Promo: In today’s digital age, you can easily share photos, videos, or greetings of Bhoto Jatra with friends and family. Mero Nepal provides full festival details, chariot procession updates, and digital greeting features—because even the gods aren’t here to send your messages for you. Introduction Bhoto Jatra is one of the most famous […]
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📱 App Promo: Never miss your daily puja! Mero Nepal provides tips, reminders, and spiritual guidance for proper lighting of diyas and incense during your daily worship and meditation practices. Introduction Lighting diyas (oil lamps) and incense sticks (agarbatti) is an essential part of Hindu and Buddhist daily worship. These practices are not only decorative […]
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📱 App Promo: Struggling to plan your rituals on time? Mero Nepal guides you through daily Panchang, auspicious dates, and spiritual insights—because even your divine timing deserves a reminder. Introduction Panchang, the traditional Hindu calendar, is essential for planning pujas, festivals, and other religious activities. It provides detailed information on Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (constellation), […]
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Introduction Chhath Puja is one of the most revered Hindu festivals dedicated to the Sun God (Surya) and Chhathi Maiya. Celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal, the festival symbolizes devotion, purity, and gratitude. Families gather along riverbanks, lakes, and ponds to offer prayers for health, prosperity, and well-being. Understanding Chhath Puja rituals […]
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Introduction Tihar, also known as Deepawali or Yamapanchak, is a five-day Hindu festival celebrated across Nepal. The festival honors family, animals, deities, and social bonds. Its main themes are light, love, wealth and prosperity (Lakshmi), and sibling relationships (Bhai Tika). During Tihar, homes are cleaned, decorated, and illuminated with oil lamps. The festival strengthens social […]
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Introduction Dashain is the largest and most culturally significant festival in Nepal. Over fifteen days, it involves worship of Goddess Durga, tika and jamara rituals, family gatherings, and festive feasts. The highlight of Dashain is its traditional food, which carries deep religious, cultural, and social meaning. The main dishes—khasi ko masu, mutton sekuwa, chhoila, sukuti, […]
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Introduction Hindu puja is a sacred ritual performed to honor deities, seek blessings, and cultivate spiritual merit. Central to these rituals are offerings, which act as a medium of devotion and a symbolic connection between devotees and the divine. Among these, flowers, fruits, and prasadam are the most common and meaningful offerings. Offering these items […]
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Part 1: Introduction – Honoring Cultural Curiosity The question, “Shiva’s favorite food is rice-based kheer…so why is the same rice avoided during fasting?” is not a simple one. It reflects a profound dilemma hidden within our faith, tradition, and identity. It illustrates our deep love for culture and our strong desire to understand our roots. […]
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Part 1: Introduction – Nepal’s Grand Festival Dashain is Nepal’s longest and most important Hindu festival, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Spanning 15 days, it honors Goddess Durga and strengthens family and community bonds through rituals, prayers, and celebrations. Tip for Devotees: Use the Mero Nepal app for Dashain reminders, Tika and Jamara […]
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Introduction Pasni, also known as the Rice Feeding Ceremony, is one of the most important cultural traditions in Nepal. It is the celebration where a baby is fed rice for the first time, symbolizing the transition from milk to solid food. This special occasion brings together family, relatives, and friends to bless the child with […]
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