Buddha Jayanti
This day is celebrated to mark the birthday of the Lord Buddha
which dates back in about 543 BC. It falls on Jestha Purnima
(Full moon night-May/June).
Gaijatra
The festival of "Gai Jatra" (the procession of cows) which is
one of the most popular festivals, is generally celebrated in
the Nepalese month of Bhadra (August-September). This festival
has its roots in the belief that the god of death, Yamaraj, must
be feared and hence worshipped
Dashain (Bijaya Dashami)
During the month of Kartik in the Bikram Sambat calendar (late
September and early October), the Nepalese people indulge in the
biggest festival of the year, Dashain. Dashain is the longest
and the most auspicious festival in the Nepalese annual
calendar, celebrated by Nepalese of all caste and creed
throughout the country. The fifteen days of celebration occurs
during the bright lunar fortnight ending on the day of the full
moon.
Tihar (Dipawali)
Tihar, the festival of lights is one of the most dazzling of all
Hindu festivals. In this festival we worship Goddess Laxmi, the
Goddess of wealth. It heralds the month of Kartik
(October/November) starting with Kukur Puja-Narak Chaturdashi.
Shree Panchami
This festival falls in mid Magh (January/February). It is
celebrated as the birthday of Saraswati, the Goddess of
Learning. She is the lily-white daughter of Shiva and Durga in
spotless white robe and seated in a full-blown lotus. This day
is also dedicated to the martyrs of Nepal and hence celebrated
as Martyr's Day.
Fagu Purnima (Holi)
The ancient Hindu festival of Holi falls on late February or on
early March. Allegedly named after the mythical demon Holika, it
is a day when the feast of colors is celebrated. The festival is
of a week. However, it's only the last day that is observed by
all with colors
Lhosar
Lhosar is the Tibetan New Year which falls on February/March.
This festival is mast impressively observed by all the
Tibetan-speaking populations. They organize folk songs and
dances on this occasion. These dances can be seen in Khumbu,
Helambu and other northern regions of Nepal and also at
Boudhanath in Kathmandu
Shree Krishna Janmastami
Sri Krishna Janmastami marks the celebration of the birth of
Lord Sri Krishna. This festival is also known as Krishna Jayanti
or Janmashtami. Lord Krishna is regarded as the 8th avatar or
'incarnation' of Lord Vishnu. It falls on Saptami of Bhadra
(August/September).
Indrajatra (Holiday Only in Kathmandu)
This festival falls in the end of Bhadra (August/September).
Both Hindus and Buddhists unite to celebrate the festival of
Indra Jatra with great enthusiasm.
Maha Shiva Ratri
This day is the celebration dedicated to the Lord Shiva which
falls on the Trayodashi of the month Fagun (February/March). So
many devotees are willing to worship in very much popular Hindus
Temple Pashupatinath in Kathmandu. Every Year Thousands of
Devotees arrive in Kathmandu for this Festival to celebrate &
worship.
Ghode Jatra
Ghode Jatra, the Horse Racing Day falls on Darhsa Shrad Aunsi of
the month Chaitra (March/April). A grand horse parade takes
place at Tundikhel, the central point of the city reputed to
have been in the former days the largest parade ground in Asia.
Rato Macchendranath Jatra
(Begins on the full moon day of Baisakh) This is the longest as
well as the most important festival of Patan. It begins with
several days of ceremonies and the fabrication of a
wooden-wheeled chariot at Pulchowk, near the Ashoka Stupa. |
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