Kathmandu. Tihar, the second major festival of Hindus, is celebrated. However, it is also seen that some non-Hindus also enjoy this festival. Supreme Court Justice Abdul Aziz Musalman also enjoys ...
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KATHMANDU: Goru Puja (ox worship) and Govardhan Puja are being celebrated across the country today, marking the fourth day of the five-day Tihar festival, one of the major festivals observed by Hindus in Nepal. On the occasion of Govardhan Puja, devotees worship symbolic representations of Govardhan Mountain, traditionally made from cow dung. As part of […]
By Binu Shrestha, Kathmandu, Nov. 7: Tihar, the second greatest festival of Hindus, is starting with Kaag Tihar on Saturday. People celebrated Dhanteras on Friday by buying gold, silver and utensil...
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MUSTANG: The number of devotees visiting Muktinath Temple, a major pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists, has increased following the Dashain festival. Visitor numbers had remained low before Dashain, but the temple has recently witnessed a significant rise in pilgrim arrivals. According to the District Police Office in Mustang, 12,130 devotees visited Muktinath between […]
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KATHMANDU: Nepali Hindus are observing Kojagrat Purnima today, marking the conclusion of the 15-day Bada Dashain festival with prayers and rituals dedicated to Goddess Mahalaxmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. On this occasion, devotees worship Mahalaxmi in the evening and stay awake throughout the night as part of a longstanding religious tradition. According to […]