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Ani Choying Drolma named to lead Lumbini Development Trust’s work
The Buddhist nun and singer has been appointed vice-chair for five years.
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संस्कृतिMusic, film, food, language and faith — how Nepali identity travels and changes.
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Maha Ashtami today: why the date is confusing this year and who is worshipped?
Nepal observes Maha Ashtami today on Sunday OCtober 18. The lunar date also runs into Monday morning, so there are two calendar dates for Ashtami.
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Phulpati today: how Nepal welcomes the goddess on the seventh day of Dashain
Today, the seventh day of dashain is Phulpati, or Maha Saptami. Families bring sacred plants into the puja space and worship Goddess Kalaratri.
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Goddess Katyayani: why devotees turn to Durga’s sixth form for courage?
On the sixth day of Navaratri, families honour Katyayani, the warrior form of Durga.
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Who is Goddess Skandamata, worshipped on Navaratri's fifth day?
Skandamata is the fifth form of Durga, shown holding her infant son Kartikeya. Devotees link her to motherhood, protection and courage.
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Who is Goddess Kushmanda, worshipped on Navratri's fourth day?
Kushmanda is the fourth form of Durga. Devotees link her to creation, light and the Sun.
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Dashain day three: Worship of Goddess Chandraghanta
On the third day of Navaratri, worshippers seek courage, peace and protection from the third form of Durga. The Goddess is known for the crescent moon on her forehead, shaped like a bell.
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From Kalash to Jamara: Understanding the First Day of Dashain
Household begins Nepal's biggest festival today establishing a sacred vessel and sowing the seeds that grow into jamara, which will later be used with tika on Vijaya Dashami.
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Kathmandu Horror Film festival announces 26 films from 21 countries
The second edition runs from October 30 to November 1 at Russian House. It includes eight feature films, 18 shorts and five Nepali productions or co-productions.
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AI Generated films move into global competition as Astana Festival draws 8,067 entries
Kazakhstan's first Astana AI Film festival drew entries from 125 countries and gave its $450,000 Grand pric to Latvian filmmaker Nikoaly Shestak.
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Indra Jatra 2026: Kathmandu's week festivals honours Indra, Kumari and city's living traditions
Indra Jatra remains one of the most vivid expressions of Kathmandu's Newar heritage, combining mythology, ritual and public celebration. Its conclusion marks the start of a month long autumn festival season that includes Dashain, Tihar and other major observances.
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Sora Shraddha begins today, as Nepalis honor their ancestors ahead of Dashain
Today marks the start of Sora Shraddha, the 16-day period in the Hindu lunar calendar when families across Nepal pay tribute to their ancestors ,a tradition observed every year just before the country's biggest festival, Dashain.
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Pokhara hotels offer 25% discount to flyDubai passengers as Dubai route launches
With flyDubai's first Dubai-Pokhara-Dubai flight touching down today, Pokhara's hotel and restaurant associations are offering steep discounts and a free first night to convince the new route's passengers to stay, eat, and come back.
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Eight days of chariots and masked dances: Indra Jatra opens in Kathmandu
With traditional music, ritual worship, and a ceremonial pole raised before Kal Bhairav, Kathmandu's Newar community has formally opened one of the valley's oldest and most elaborate festivals.
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Nikhil Upreti returns as action hero in "Acharya," trailer released
A decade after Bhairav relaunched his career, Nikhil Upreti is going all in writing, directing, producing and starring in his biggest action film yet.
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The "Final Match" wasn't final after all: Kabaddi 5 announced
Kabbadi 5 announcement, movie released to be on Kartik 6, noting the final match wasn't actually supposed to be the "final".
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Janaki Temple gets legal protection as Nepal pushes for UNESCO status
A temple that's stood unprotected for over a century now has a legal line around it:the first real step toward putting it on the world stage.
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Nepal-Russia theatre week opens in Kathmandu, marking 70 Years of ties
From Chekhov's Moscow to a stage in Kathmandu , Nepal and Russia mark 70 years of ties with a week of theatre neither country is treating as a formality.
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Kuma Sagar and The Khwopa Band bring their USA tour to Texas Live! on October 3
Kuma Sagar and The Khwopa Band have already played New York, the Bay Area and the DMV this tour. On October 3, it's Dallas's turn.
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Vishwakarma Puja: When Nepal pauses to worship its tools
On the one Hindu festival that never moves with the moon, Nepal's mechanics, engineers and craftspeople put down their tools just long enough to say thank you to them.
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Nepali drama "Behuli" opens to strong diaspora buzz
A romance-drama about an accidental bride kidnapping that turns into a love story has become one of the most-anticipated Nepali films of the season — with its trailer trending not just in Kathmandu but in Qatar and Australia.
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'Jhinge Dau 2' releases Teej battle song ahead of September 18 cinema release
The sequel to the popular Nepali family drama has released two songs so far a Teej-season "Jethani vs Deurani" duet and an earlier tribute to motherhood as it heads toward a nationwide theatrical release timed for Asoj 2 (September 18).
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Kathmandu festival brings Nepali and world cinema together
The first Licchhavi Cinema Festival begins this week with films from Nepal, Asia and Europe, including the Cannes-recognised Nepali film Elephants in the Fog. The five-day festival aims to create a wider conversation between Nepali filmmakers and international cinema