Culture & Tourism
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Nepal-India Common Chhath Ghat Constructed
Around two-kilometer Chhath ghat has been constructed on the bank of Bighi river of Matihani municipality. The ghat is the…
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Trilingual Dictionary of Nepal’s Indigenous Yakthung Mundhum Vocabulary Launched
A new trilingual dictionary documenting specialised words used in the Mundhum, the sacred religious and cultural text of Nepal’s indigenous…
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Centuries old Kartik Naach begins in Lalitpur of Kathmandu Valley
The historic Kartik Naach, one of Nepal’s oldest traditional dance dramas, has begun in Lalitpur, showcasing the rich cultural and…
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Nepal and Estonia Explore Cooperation in Digital Transformation and E-Governance
Nepal and Estonia have explored expanding bilateral cooperation in digital transformation and electronic governance, including digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity and…
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Nepal Celebrates Bhai Tika, Marking the Final Day of the Five-Day Tihar Festival
Bhai Tika, observed on the second day of the waxing moon in the lunar month of Kartik, marks the culmination…
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Historic Bal Gopaleshwor Temple Opens in Kathmandu for People Without Siblings on Bhai Tika
The Bal Gopaleshwor Temple, situated on an island in the historic Rani Pokhari pond in central Kathmandu, opens to devotees…
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President and Vice President Issue Messages of Best Wishes on Nepal Sambat New Year 1147
President Ramchandra Paudel has said that the Nepal Sambat, established by national figure Shankhadhar Sakhwa, is considered Nepal’s indigenous calendar.…
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Nepal Sambat: Five Unique Facts
Nepal Sambat is the second nationally recognized lunar calendar in Nepal, which is the only calendar named after a country. Initiated…
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Mahakali Dance marks Nepal Sambat New Year 1147
Members of the Nagadesh Cultural Group perform the traditional Mahakali dance at Shankhadhar Chowk in Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur, to mark…
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Gai Tihar being observed today
The fourth day of Tihar is being observed today with cow worship and offerings of sweet treats. In Hinduism, the…
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