and only in Nepal is the tradition nurtured with vigor today. To Newar Buddhists, the kumari is regarded as the embodiment of the supreme female deity Vajradevi, a Buddha. To Hindus, she ...

KATHMANDU, Nov 7: As Thursday marks the fourth day of Tihar, the Newar community across the country will be celebrating Mha Puja (worship of the self). Every year, during Govardhan Puja, Newari people ...

the word “sithi” was modified from the Sanskrit word “Shashthi” meaning sixth and “nakha” in Newar language, or Nepal Bhasha, means festival. Thus the name Sithi Nakha was given because it is ...

A group representing the ethnic Newar community from Nepal in the US took the initiative to bring back the Uma-Maheswara statue, expressing a determination to reclaim their cultural heritage ...

This year, it was Nepal. Not for the reasons most people travel ... it was off to the city of Bhaktapur, known for its Newar tradition, including incredibly detailed wooden doors and windows ...

The Newar community celebrated Pahan Chahre at Asan Chowk of Kathmandu on Wednesday. Also known as Pasa Chahre and Pishach Chaturdashi, the festival is marked by religious worship, processions and ...

Samay baji is an authentic traditional dish of Newar community in Nepal. In recent years this food has become one of the main attractions of Nepal. It is considered as a typical dish of the Newar ...

Additionally, the Nepal Sambat, a lunar calendar, is used by the Newar community and runs on its own timeline, adding another layer of distinction to the nation’s calendar traditions.