Introduction Tihar, also known as the Nepali version of Diwali, is a five-day festival celebrated across Nepal. The third day of Tihar is dedicated to cows and Goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Cows, revered in Hinduism, symbolize nourishment, abundance, and Mother Earth, while Laxmi represents prosperity, well-being, and happiness. On this day, […]
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Mha Puja is a unique, culturally and spiritually significant festival celebrated by the Newar community of Nepal. It is observed on the first day of the Nepal Sambat New Year and focuses on personal purification, self-awareness, spiritual renewal, and inner empowerment. Unlike other festivals that honor deities, Mha Puja venerates the individual, recognizing the body, […]
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Saraswati Puja, also known as Vasant Panchami, is one of the most revered festivals in Nepal and across the Indian subcontinent. It is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, learning, wisdom, art, and culture. The festival usually falls in late January or early February, coinciding with the arrival of spring (Vasant Ritu). Saraswati […]
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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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