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Bhajangala

Bhajangala

Promise Maharjan

In the Newar language, 'Bhajan' means dry-cooking pot. According to Newar custom, when a corpse is taken to the cremation ground t...

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Nhegan Jatra or Satgaule Jatra

Nhegan Jatra or Satgaule Jatra

Promise Maharjan

All parades and chariot-pulling festivals celebrated across Kathmandu have their own special cultural and historical importance, while the ...

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Machhenayaran Mela at Machhegaun

Machhenayaran Mela at Machhegaun

Promise Maharjan

Its name came from Machhenarayan, an avatar of the god Vishnu. It is said that during ancient times, Manu found a small fish about to die w...

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