Tal Barahi Temple is located in the center of Fewa Lake, a small island one of the most famous lakes in Pokhara valley. Tal Barahi Temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga Sapta Matrika in the shape of Barahi. She has four hands. Her face is like the …
Category: Religious Life In Nepal
Palanchowk Bhagawati
Palanchowk Bhagawati Temple is situated in 55 k.m. northeast of Kathmandu in the top of the scenic Suramya Parbat of Palanchowk. Palanchowk Bhagawati is a beautiful three-storeyed temple of goddess Bhagawoti. Surrounding one-storied house. Where there is a beautiful artistic image of Mahisasurbardini Durga killing …
Bhoto Jatra
Bhoto Jatra is the vest (Bhoto) exhibition festival. During the Bhoto Jatra festival, the Photo or Vest, itself the subject of many legends, is displayed from the chariot to the King and the people of Nepal on a fixed day. Which also marks the end of the festival …
Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal
Hinduism and Buddhism in Nepal – In Nepal there are many shrines that are worshipped with the same reverence both by Hindus and Buddhists. In Mahankalsthan, in Sankata, in Bajrayogini, in Guheshwarí, in Pashupatinath, in Budhanilkantha, in Muktinath, and indifferent images of Bhairaba worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists. Festivals …
Vishwakarma- The God of Architecture, Artisans and Scientists
Vishwakarma is the God of Architecture, Artisans and Scientists. Vishwakarma is a god of machines and tools of technicians and scientists. If Lord Brahma created a spiritual world relating to the soul Vishwakarma created physical, elemental and materials such as machine, tools, weapons, and apparatus. …
Indra Jatra – Festival of Lord Indra
Indra Jatra is one of the most famous festivals in Kathmandu. It lasts for eight days. This festival was commenced by Lichhivi king Gunakamadeva. The fairs and festivals provided good entertainment to the mental satisfaction of the people. Festival also encouraged the feeling of mutual …
Swayambhunath
Swayambhunath Stupa is an oldest prehistoric Buddhist stupa of Nepal. Also knows as Money Temple. It is situated on a hillock lies two miles west of Kathmandu City. This is one of the world’s most glorious and famous Buddhist Chaitya built before more than two …
Holi Festival Nepal – Festival of Color
Holi Festival Nepal is also the festival of Color is celebrated on Falgun Sukla Ashtami to Purnima (February) lasts for eight days in Nepal. On the first day of the festival, a three-tier umbrella tied to a wooden post decorated with many colorful flags is …
Bhai Tika
Bhai Tika is right on the day of Kartik Sukla Dwitiya next day of Mha Puja date specified earlier Yamaraj appeared before a man. His Sister requested Yamaraj to wait until the farewell puja to his brother finished. She also requests Yamara not to take …
White Matsyendranath
White Matsyendranath is one of the most famous deities of Kathmandu city. In Buddhist tradition, White Matsyendranath is identified as Avalokitesbwor. He was born from the mouth of a white fish. Once as requested by Parvati Lord Shiva took her to the platform situated in …