{"id":11112,"date":"2021-02-12T05:10:37","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T05:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=11112"},"modified":"2024-09-18T12:33:55","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T12:33:55","slug":"popular-festivals-of-nepal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-of-nepal\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Popular Festivals of Nepal &#8211; Religious and Cultural Festivals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nepal is not just recognized for its breathtaking views and superb valleys; it is also widely known because of its festivals and culture. Further, each community in Nepal enjoys life in different and unique ways. How can you miss out on the fun and amazement these people have during their festival times? Most of the traditions followed are centuries old with the people respecting them throughout the lane.<\/p>\n<p>Talking of the festivals, they take you through a cultural tour boasting of the Hindu religion&#8217;s significance. Likewise, become part of the Nepalese fiesta to understand the customs of the people living on the land. Traveling to Nepal during the festival time adds up to the enjoyment and festivities to make the whole experience memorable.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-of-nepal\/#10-most-famous-festivals-celebrated-in-nepal\" >10 Most Famous Festivals Celebrated in Nepal:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-of-nepal\/#1-bisket-jatra\" >1. Bisket Jatra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-of-nepal\/#2-maha-shivratri\" >2. Maha Shivratri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-of-nepal\/#3-janai-purnima\" >3. Janai Purnima<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-of-nepal\/#4-gai-jatra\" >4. Gai Jatra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-of-nepal\/#5-teej\" >5. Teej<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-of-nepal\/#6-dashain\" >6. Dashain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-of-nepal\/#7-tihar\" >7. Tihar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-of-nepal\/#8-buddha-jayanti\" >8. Buddha Jayanti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-of-nepal\/#9-indra-jatra\" >9. Indra Jatra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festivals-of-nepal\/#10-fagun-purnima\" >10. Fagun Purnima<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-most-famous-festivals-celebrated-in-nepal\"><\/span>10 Most Famous Festivals Celebrated in Nepal:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-bisket-jatra\"><\/span>1. Bisket Jatra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23056 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bisket-Jatra-festival-Bhaktapur-Nepal-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bisket Jatra festival Bhaktapur Nepal\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bisket-Jatra-festival-Bhaktapur-Nepal-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bisket-Jatra-festival-Bhaktapur-Nepal-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Bisket-Jatra-festival-Bhaktapur-Nepal-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Commemorated at the <strong>Nepalese New Year,<\/strong> the Bisket Jatra is such an important festival in Nepal. Similarly, a grand rally is organized in Bhaktapur. The day marks the end of the serpents, ideally known as Bisyau Jatra. On the special occasion day, a grand tug of war competition is held between the eastern and western parts of the country.<\/p>\n<p>A huge pole is taken raised by the riverside and is pulled by the massive crowd to mark the New Year. Besides, the locals can be seen dancing, playing, and throwing colors at each other. The one thing to watch is the grand chariot parade of Lord Bhairav and Goddess Bhadrakali.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-nepal-in-october\/\">October Adventures in Nepal: Best Spots to Explore<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-maha-shivratri\"><\/span>2. Maha Shivratri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23057 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pashupatinath-Temple-Maha-Shivaratri-Festival-Nepal.jpg\" alt=\"Pashupatinath Temple Maha Shivaratri Festival, Nepal\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pashupatinath-Temple-Maha-Shivaratri-Festival-Nepal.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pashupatinath-Temple-Maha-Shivaratri-Festival-Nepal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pashupatinath-Temple-Maha-Shivaratri-Festival-Nepal-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Pashupatinath-Temple-Maha-Shivaratri-Festival-Nepal-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On this auspicious day, thousands of pilgrims gather at the Pashupatinath Temple and even other Shiv Temples to offer their prayers. The temples are decorated beautifully with lamps, and flowers with the devotees fasting during the whole day. Further, they pray to the Shiva Linga at night. The Shiva Lingas are washed properly with holy water and Panchamrit and are offered beetle leaves, mango leaves, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The evening prayers and aartis look so gorgeous with Diyas lighted everywhere. You can see a huge fair at the Pashupatinath Temple with Sadhus singing, dancing, and buying traditional stuff. The best part is the holy bath at the Bagmati River. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/celebration-of-maha-shivratri-in-india\/\">Maha Shivratri 2022: Date, Puja, Story, Celebrations &amp; More<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Nepal Packages:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/tour-packages\/3-nights-4-days-nepal-tour-package.html\">3 Nights 4 Days Nepal Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/tour-packages\/4-days-kathmandu-nepal-itinerary.html\">4 Days Nepal Kathmandu Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/tour-packages\/4-nights-5-days-nepal-tour.html\">4 Nights 5 Days Nepal Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/tour-packages\/6-days-nepal-tour-itinerary.html\">6 Days Nepal Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/13-days-north-india-with-nepal.html\">North India With Nepal Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/tour-packages\/10-days-nepal-tour-packages.html\">10 Days &#8211; Nepal Tour Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/best-of-rajasthan-nepal-tour.html\">18 Days Rajasthan and Nepal Tour Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/india-nepal-wildlife-tour.html\">India Nepal Wildlife Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/tour-packages\/everest-mountain-flight-tour-from-kathmandu.html\">Everest Mountain Flight Tour from Kathmandu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-janai-purnima\"><\/span>3. Janai Purnima<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23058 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Janai-Purnima-Festival-Nepal.jpg\" alt=\"Janai Purnima Festival, Nepal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Janai-Purnima-Festival-Nepal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Janai-Purnima-Festival-Nepal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Janai-Purnima-Festival-Nepal-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Janai-Purnima-Festival-Nepal-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also known as <strong>Nepalese Raksha Bandhan,<\/strong> it is yet another popular festival in Nepal. Likewise, the sacred thread festival is celebrated during the Sawan month. The men sacrifice their old thread and wear a new one. Secondly, <strong>Kwati, a traditional dish<\/strong> is prepared using nine beans is prepared.<\/p>\n<p>Sisters tie the threads or Daro to their brothers praying for their good luck. The entire family gathers during the festival to exchange blessings and gifts. During the Janai ceremony, holy chants are whispered. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/the-currency-of-nepal-traveler-tips-for-money-exchange\/\">The Currency of Nepal (Traveler tips for Money Exchange)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-gai-jatra\"><\/span>4. Gai Jatra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23059 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gai-Jatra-Festival-Nepal.jpg\" alt=\"Gai Jatra Festival, Nepal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gai-Jatra-Festival-Nepal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gai-Jatra-Festival-Nepal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gai-Jatra-Festival-Nepal-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Gai-Jatra-Festival-Nepal-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The festival of cows is widely celebrated to commemorate all the people dead. Furthermore, age-old traditions believe that cows help the dead people to reach Yama, the God of death. The cows are decorated, even those found on the streets, and they are fed well. The families of the deceased join the processions and they feed food packets to all other people. The men wear women&#8217;s dresses and sing to reduce pain and grieving.<\/p>\n<p>People come out to the streets for the Ghinta Ghisi dance along with the mask dance. Further, you can see the small kids dress up like cows and Gods and taking over the streets with their innocence. Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-religious-places-to-visit-in-nepal\/\">7 Best Religious places to visit in Nepal<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-teej\"><\/span>5. Teej<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23060 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Teej-Festival-Nepal.jpg\" alt=\"Teej Festival, Nepal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Teej-Festival-Nepal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Teej-Festival-Nepal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Teej-Festival-Nepal-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Teej-Festival-Nepal-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Teej is one festival only for the womenfolk in Nepal, both married and non-married women. Likewise, the festival is a 3-day long festival where on the 1<sup>st<\/sup> day, the women enjoy the \u201cDar\u201d Khana before starting fast. The second day marks keeping fast for the long lives of husbands and the unmarried girls pray for good husbands. The third day marks worshipping Goddess Parvati and breaking fast with Chokho, Karkalo ki Tarkari made in pure ghee.<\/p>\n<p>Women wear deep red saris and they sing many songs about womanhood. Various sweets are prepared at home by women.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-dashain\"><\/span>6. Dashain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23061 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dashain-Festival-Nepal.jpg\" alt=\"Dashain Festival, Nepal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dashain-Festival-Nepal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dashain-Festival-Nepal-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dashain-Festival-Nepal-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Dashain-Festival-Nepal-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Dashain Festival is the longest 15 days festival held in Nepal. Further, it is the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahisasura. The Nepalis also celebrate it for the good harvest and fertility of the land. The 7<sup>th<\/sup> day is an auspicious one organized with Phulpati or sacred flowers. The Brahmins carry the Kalash with Jamara and Bamboo stalks directly from Gorkha to Kathmandu.<\/p>\n<p>The 8<sup>th<\/sup> and 9<sup>th<\/sup> days see animal sacrifices and Vijayadashami is celebrated on the 10<sup>th<\/sup> day. Friends and families meet to exchange gifts and blessings. Many cities see kite flying events. The nine avatars of Durga and worshipping of Ashta Matrikas can be seen.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Nepal Tour by Destinations:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/kathmandu-tours\/\">Kathmandu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/pokhara-tours\/\">Pokhara<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/nagarkot-tours\/\">Nagarkot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/dhulikhel-tours\/\">Dhulikhel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/bhaktapur-tours\/\">Bhaktapur<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/janakpur-tours\/\">Janakpur<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/chitwan-tours\/\">Chitwan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/lumbini-tours\/\">Lumbini<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/everest-base-camp-tours\/\">Everest Base Camp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/annapurna-base-camp-tours\/\">Annapurna Base Camp<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-tihar\"><\/span>7. Tihar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tihar Festival is celebrated right after the Dashain festival for the whole 5 days. It is the Festival of Lights, with worshipping Goddess Laxmi. Diyas and lanterns are lighted near idols for prosperity and success. It marks the end of the evil days to bring the good times to the picture. Besides, apart from Laxmi, people worship crows and dogs on the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> day along with oxen on the 4<sup>th<\/sup> day.<\/p>\n<p>The 5th day is Bhai Tika where sisters put Tilak on their brother\u2019s foreheads for their long life. The houses are decorated wholeheartedly with the <strong>Govardhan Puja on the 4<sup>th<\/sup> day.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-buddha-jayanti\"><\/span>8. Buddha Jayanti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23062 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Buddha-Jayanti-Festival-Nepal.jpg\" alt=\"Buddha Jayanti Festival, Nepal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Buddha-Jayanti-Festival-Nepal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Buddha-Jayanti-Festival-Nepal-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Buddha-Jayanti-Festival-Nepal-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Buddha-Jayanti-Festival-Nepal-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Buddha Jayanti is the national festival of Nepal celebrated with immense grandeur. Further, Lord Buddha is believed to have been born in Lumbini on this day. All the Buddhist temples are decorated with the best butter lamps. Buddhists and monks offer their prayers and chant sacred scriptures.<\/p>\n<p>People prefer eating vegetarian food and refrain from drinking alcohol. Besides, the womenfolk visit Viharas with Kheer prepared in all the households.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-indra-jatra\"><\/span>9. Indra Jatra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23063 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Indra-Jatra-Festival-Nepal.jpg\" alt=\"Indra Jatra Festival, Nepal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Indra-Jatra-Festival-Nepal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Indra-Jatra-Festival-Nepal-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Indra-Jatra-Festival-Nepal-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Indra-Jatra-Festival-Nepal-768x473.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many communities celebrate Indra Jatra to pray for a good harvest in the coming years. Likewise, the Nepali households display pictures of Akash Bhairab and family members taking Raksi, the Nepali liquor. It is called Indra Jatra for the masked dances of devils, and demons, and displaying of various Gods and Goddesses.<\/p>\n<p>Majira Lakhey, Sawa Bhakku, and Devi Pykhan are some forms of Goddesses. Further, Indra Jatri is followed by Kumari Jatri where the unmarried girls are driven in the chariots. There are flag pole displays or the elephant mask dance shown on the streets.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-fagun-purnima\"><\/span>10. Fagun Purnima<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23064 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Fagun-Purnima-Nepal.jpg\" alt=\"Fagun Purnima Nepal\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Fagun-Purnima-Nepal.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Fagun-Purnima-Nepal-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Fagun-Purnima-Nepal-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Fagun-Purnima-Nepal-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The festival of Nepal is celebrated every year by the Nepali community. Further, It is a two-day festival in Nepal, the Fagu Purnima on the 1<sup>st<\/sup> day and Holi on the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> day. Locals use \u201cChir&#8221;, a bamboo pole decorated with colorful strips for prosperity. During Fagu Purnima, people collect firewood for lighting bonfires to celebrate the death of Holika.<\/p>\n<p>Nepalese also play Holi with dry colors and water sprays. People consume lassi mixed with Bhang during the Holika Dahan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out the calendar while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/nepal\/tour-packages\/\">planning to visit Nepal<\/a>. Apart from a trip to Nepal for natural beauty, also go to Nepal for feeling the cultural loveliness of the place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Information on Nepal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-nepal\/\">Nepal\u2019s Most Famous Places to Visit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/romantic-honeymoon-places-in-nepal\/\">Honeymoon Places in Nepal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-beautiful-valleys-in-nepal\/\">Nepal Famous Valleys<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-nepal\/\">Things to Do in Nepal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-nepal-in-monsoon\/\">Visit Nepal during Monsoon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/most-popular-monasteries-in-nepal\/\">Buddhist Monasteries in Nepal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-visit-nepal\/\">Nepal Top 10 Reasons to Visit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/unesco-heritage-sites-in-nepal\/\">UNESCO Heritage Sites in Nepal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/nepal-in-january-best-places-to-visit-things-to-do-weather\/\">Visit Nepal Tourist Places in January<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-nepal-in-may\/\">Places to Visit in Nepal in May<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-snowfall-places-in-nepal\/\">Top 10 Snowfall Places in Nepal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/cable-car-rides-ropeways-in-nepal\/\">Nepal 4 Famous Cable Car Rides<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-offbeat-destinations-in-nepal\/\">10 Famous Offbeat Destinations in Nepal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-nepal\/\">Nepal Best Time to Visit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nepal is not just recognized for its breathtaking views and superb valleys; 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