Janaki Mandir is a tribute to the Hindu goddess Sita. According to the epic Ramayana, Janakpur was Sita's birthplace
Nov 28, 2024
Fulpati or Phoolpati is observed on the seventh day of Dashain and is also called Maha Saptami. “Phool” means flower and “Pati” means leaves hence the rites are conducted on this day by offering variety of flowers and leaves.
Oct 6, 2024
Ghatasthapana is a ritual of the placement of the auspicious Ghada for invoking the goddess and ushering in the festivity of Bada Dashain.
Oct 5, 2024
Bhat and Bhateni revered as guardian deities are depicted floating above the earth, as their sacred feet must never contact the mortal ground
Jun 6, 2024
Swasthani Brata, the “पुषशुक्लपुर्णिमादेखिमाघशुक्लपुर्णिमा” is a month-long fasting, Nepalese recite mythological stories of Swasthani
Jan 26, 2024
Shree Madhav Narayan Mela is celebrated at a grand scale by the Bhaktapur Devout. They offer full body prostrations and make Kalasha Yatra.
Jan 26, 2024
Tripura Sundari is the pantheon of potent goddesses and is believed to possess the ability to grant the aspirations of her devotees.
Jan 25, 2024
Shani under a Shami tree in Terahaut village has turned into a crowd-puller religious destination of Saptari district, Eastern Nepal.
Jan 14, 2024
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