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The Joyful Celebration of Maghe Sankranti

The festival of Maghe Sankranti is held throughout Nepal in mid-January each year. This is the beginning of the holy month of Magh, and Maghe Sankranti is believed to bring an end to the preceding ill-omened month of Poush, during which all religious ceremonies are forbidden. This festival also marks the coming of warmer weather and longer days, therefore adherents look forward to better days of health and good fortune.

Maratika and the Quest for Enlightenment

Maratika (also known as Haleshi) is situated in the Khotang district of east Nepal. The caves of Maratika are a well respected pilgrimage destination for followers of Tibetan Buddhism.

Dharmapala Thangka Centre – Preserving a Sacred Tradition

The artists at the Dharmapala Thangka Centre located in the busy city of Kathmandu, Nepal, have been creating high-quality, authentic thangkas for more than twenty years. Closely adhering to traditional thangka painting customs and supervised by lamas of the Nyingma order, these artists are widely recognized as being masters of this ancient, sacred tradition.

The Hindu Festival of Vibhaha Panchami

Some visitors to Nepal have commented that every other day is a festival and every other structure is a holy shrine. This observation in not far from the truth, as festivals, both national and religious, form an indispensable part of Nepalese life and are well supported by the community. Festivals offer visitors the opportunity to have fun, but more than that, they offer valuable insight into various cultural aspects of the lives of the inhabitants of Nepal. Religious festivals are held according to the lunar calendar and national holidays are held on fixed dates. No matter what time of the year visitors decide to tour Nepal, they will be sure to catch at least one special festival event.

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