It is said about Nepal that every that other structure is a holy shrine and every other day a festival. Well, if the number of annual festivals, both religious and national, is any indication, the saying couldn't be moretrue. Festivals are an essential part of Nepalese life that garner tremendous local participation. Festivals also offer visitors a valuable opportunity not only for having fun but gaining insight into various aspects of Nepalese culture.
The religious festivals follow the lunar calendar, while national festivals have fixed dates. Wherever or whenever you arrive in Nepal, you can be pretty sure of being at the right time for one or more special events. Some of the major and interesting festivals are presented below:
Navavarsha (April):
Baisakh Poornima (April):
Red Machchhendranath Rath Jatra (May-June):
Dumji:
Gaijatra (Cow Festival, July-August):
Krishnastami (July-August)
Indrajatra (August-September)
Teej (August-September):
Vibhaha Panchami (November-December):
Lhosar:
Maha Shivaratri (February-March):
Ghodejatra (March-April):
Fagu Purnima (Holi-February-March):
