Festivals in Nepal
Festivals are an integral part of life of the Nepalese people. Festivals have religious or secular significance. They effectively bind together the people of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs into one nation. Most Nepalese festivals are related to different Hindu and Buddhist gods and goddesses and they are celebrated on such days consecrated them by religion and tradition. The Nepalese year is full of festivals which are celebrated according to the lunar calender. Some of the major and interesting festivals are listed below.
Mahasivaratri
Phagu Purnima /Holi
Nepalese New Year
Ghode Jatra
Rato MAchchendranath Rath Yatra
Janai Purnima
Gai JAtra
Krishnasthami
Teej
Imdra Jatra
Dasahain
Tihar
Chhath
Lhosar
Buddha Jayanti
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