Apr 10, 2025
World Art day
Art has always been a powerful medium for expression and exploration of emotions. It is for this reason that World Art Day is celebrated every year on 15th
Art has always been a powerful medium for expression and exploration of emotions. It is for this reason that World Art Day is celebrated every year on 15th
Welcome to the new year 2082 of Bikram Sambat, 56.7 years ahead of AD.This year, rather than a new year, a new decade has begun.
Hanuman is a mysterious character, mysterious and mischievous in several aspects. A favorite character of children with numerous
Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Mahavira, a contemporary of Lord Budhha (Lived in 6 century BCE), and the final or 24th Tirthankara
Ekadashi, which dates to the Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi (11th day of the waxing moon), is called Kamada Ekadashi. On this day, it is a religious belief to get fruits according to the wishes of people who are purely devout.
World Health Day is a global health awareness day observed every year on April 7th. It is celebrated to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO)
The 14 years of exile finally came to an end, Sita Ram was returning with glory. Today, I am starting Ramnavami's memoir with a humbly romantic i
On the one hand, this year's farewell is on the edge as Chaitey Dashain knocks, and on the other hand, the New Year's roar is hitting the bell. Dashain, the great festival of Nepali people and a festival carrying cultural significance famous as Navratri.
Autism Awareness Day is an annual event observed on April 2nd to raise awareness and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and to promote the inclusion
Welcome to the annual custom and a specific day dedicated to practical jokes and hoaxes. The joke is finally revealed by shouting the April fool at the end.
Eid Mubarak to all Nepalese, including the 5.9% of the total population who follow Islam. May this occasion bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to all!
"Paha" means guest and "Chahre" means Chaturdashi. This day is also called "Pishach Chaturdashi". There is an ancient tradition of celebrating the Chartudashi of Chaitra Krishna Paksha with joy and excitement in Newa civilization.
The New Year is starting sooner, and we are on the edge of the last month of this year. This year, not just the year but the entire
In the history of human civilization such as horses, horseback riding, horse riding knights, the cooperation between horses
World Theater Day is celebrated every year on March 27 with the aim of raising public awareness and motivation through drama to eliminate the evil
The SEE (Secondary Education Examination) 2081 started on Chaitra 7. The Examination Control Office, Sanothimi, has completed all necessary preparations, and the exams are being conducted from 8 AM across all exam centers nationwide.
The SEE (Secondary Education Examination) 2081 has commenced from Chaitra 7. The Examination Control Office, Sanothimi, has completed all preparations, and the exams are being conducted from 8 AM across various centers nationwide.
Every year, the global community commemorates World Tuberculosis day on March 24 to create awareness about Tuberculosis, its consequences, and leverage efforts to end this epidemic.
Background Highlighting the importance of clouds in weather changes, World Meteorological Day has been observed every year on March 23 since 1961.
"Without water, there is no life" — embracing this inseparable connection between water and human life, the global community observes World Water Day
The SEE (Secondary Education Examination) for the year 2081 has started from Chaitra 7. The Examination Control
March 20th is the United Nations International Day of Happiness. Happy Day is celebrated with the belief that we can create
Oral health is regardless of any age. People of all ages should value and care for their oral health. Join the global community on World Oral Health Day to take pride in your mouth for a lifetime of smiles.
The third Tuesday in March serves as Social Workday each year. The day honors social workers' sacrificial efforts and perseverance. On this day, a global association of social workers promotes best practices in social work while fighting for social j
Today, players from different parts of the country, including Kathmandu, are relaxing. In fact, those who enjoyed the colors in the hills of the inner Madhes and central hills of Nepal exchanged colors and ecstasy yesterday. Now it is Holi for the flatlands and scattered trees of Terai.
Why bother to make these efforts? Every heart out there, a very happy Holi, the festival of color and friendship wrapped in packages of smiles
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset.
Welcome to the Amalaki Ekadashi of this year, allow me to introduce this divine event by following conversation between ancient King Mandhata and renowned scholar Rishi, Vasistha Muni.
This verse from Manusmriti highlights the significance of women in society. It emphasizes that a place where women
Meaning: Salutations to the Goddess who is victorious (Jayanti), auspicious (Mangala), Kali (the fierce one)
The practice of worshiping water has been traditionally practiced in the Majhi community. Every time before sitting in a boat or entering a reservoir with a fishing net, it is customary in this community to remember the water god.
Forest and Livelihoods play a very vital role in sustaining both people and the planet. Acknowledging the importance of wildlife for human existence and to fill the gap between people and nature, the world is observing this day.
Zero discrimination day is observed each year on the first of March. This day addresses the full spectrum
A very happy Gyalpo Lhosar to all of us, Tashi Delek. Nepal is a unification of several diversities, these diversities are not adversities but an identity of a common platform of nationality, Nepali. Losar exhibits the rare culture of Tibetan and the values of Buddhism to the world, among three Lhosars celebrated in Nepal, Gyalpo Lhosar is the auspicious celebration of Tibetan New Year.
World NGO Day is a recognized international holiday that takes place on February 27 every year. World NGO Day seeks to promote a stronger synergy between NGOs and the public and business sectors by encouraging individuals to get more actively involved in NGOs (Charities, NPOs, CSOs). Celebrate, Commemorate, and Collaborate with the many NGOs throughout the world and the people who support them is the overarching theme of World NGO Day.
Namaskaram, to everyone. It's a privilege to write and elaborate on the importance of this divine day "Mahashivaratri" through Hamro Patro, Nepal's most downloaded mobile application. This divine day is a decoration defined both scientifically and traditionally and listed among the priorities in the spiritual calendar. I would say this day is an alarm in shifting humanity from religion to responsibility, lets today have a wordy glance at Lord Shiva and his awakenings.
It is mentioned in the scriptures that Lord Shiva cured the disease of the moon on the day of Triodashi, when the effect of the moon was diminishing.
In Sanskrit, Ekadashi means the eleventh day. Let me bring the lunar manifestation of the calendar where a month is composed of two fortnights, waxing and waning moon.
21st of February is an international mother tongue day, this day is an initiative of Bangladesh. Since 2000, this day is being organized and observed across the globe.
Meaning: Salutations to the Goddess who is victorious (Jayanti), auspicious (Mangala), Kali (the fierce one), Bhadrakali (the benevolent one), and the holder of a skull (Kapalini). She is Durga (the invincible), Shiva (the auspicious), Kshama (the embodiment of forgiveness), Dhātri (the supporter), and the sacred offerings (Svaha and Svadha).
"Prajatantra Diwas" or National democracy day, this day holds a specific and significant value into Nepali calendar/ events. As a citizen of the peaceful land of Buddha's birthplace known also as a roof of this world, today I have decided to talk about the democracy and its meaning about which some of the most intelligent people seem confused.
To the king and queen in our heart, this day especially for Miss Valentine, and her escort Mr. Valentine, the handsome companion of the beautiful. The world is based on love
Members of UNESCO proclaimed world radio day on 2011, and it was adopted by UN general assembly in 2012 as an international day for Radio, February 13th became the World Radio Day (WRD).
In this mantra, Goddess Swasthani is revered, and a prayer is made for her blessings at all times. She is addressed as Vishnupatni (the consort of Lord Vishnu), acknowledging her as the divine energy of Vishnu. She is also described as the bestower of all Siddhis (success, prosperity, and blessings).
In the bank of Bagmati River and under the lap of mountainous range, there lies the supreme form of Lord shiva in the holy Pashupatinath temple. The fate of Bagmati River
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi, and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset.
"Bhishma Pitamaha attained the supreme abode on the Dwadashi tithi. I bow with devotion to him, who was dedicated to the establishment of righteousness, steadfast in his vows, and the son of the sacred Ganga."
"The vow of Ekadashi is the most sacred and a destroyer of all sins. Observing it without water (Nirjala) grants merits equal to visiting ten million holy places."
"Salutations to Guru Dronacharya, the greatest among the masters of weapons and warfare. I bow to him, the giver of knowledge of the Dhanurveda (science of archery and warfare)."
Budhaastami brings several dimension and devotion, Lord Shiva and Parwati are especially worshiped and prayed in this day, and people observe fasting and visit temples. According to the Sanatan legend,
The theme for World Cancer Day 2025–2027 is "United by Unique". The theme focuses on people-centered care and the stories of those affected by cancer.
Saraswati Puja or say Shri Panchami or Basant Panchami, is a special day celebrated by worshiping goddesses Saraswati, the epitome of knowledge and music.
This śloka is from the Ṛgveda (Mandala 10, Hymn 9), a hymn dedicated to water (Āpas Sūkta). It highlights the sacredness of water as the foundation of life and prosperity. Wetlands, being natural reservoirs of water, embody this principle,
Everyone is welcome on the auspicious occasion of this Til Kunda Chauthi dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This Chauthi of Magh Shukla Paksha is also celebrated as Ganesh Jayanti
Losar (Lo - year, sar - new) is a national holiday of Tibetan Buddhism celebrated in the mountainous and hilly regions of Nepal, China - our northern neighbors as well as various regions of Asia such as Malaysia,
Whenever there is a decline in righteousness and a rise in unrighteousness, O Bharat (Arjun), I manifest myself in form to restore balance and destroy unrighteousness.
Outside, the fires of World War II were raging, people were being killed and injured every day, and Florence Nightingale, a small lamp, was always at the service of the wounded. Let's talk about nurses who have been highly respected by people all over the world in the last century.
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi, and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset.
It was misinterpreted as a delusion to say that leprosy and those who are afflicted with the disease are unforgivable sinners. As this delusion was cultivated based on some myths and memories
On Shaṭṭilā Ekādaśī, offering sesame seeds (til) holds special importance.Performing homa with sesame seeds, bathing with sesame-infused water, and offerings made of sesame seeds bring great spiritual merit.
Education imparts humility; from humility, one attains worthiness. From worthiness, one earns wealth; with wealth, one pursues righteousness (dharma), and from righteousness, one attains happiness.
Salutations to the Goddess who is victorious (Jayanti), auspicious (Mangala), Kali (the fierce one), Bhadrakali (the benevolent one), and the holder of a skull (Kapalini). She is Durga (the invincible), Shiva (the auspicious), Kshama (the embodiment of forgiveness), Dhātri (the supporter), and the sacred offerings (Svaha and Svadha).
In this age of Kali, the earth trembles violently, and living beings suffer great distress from natural calamities, celestial disturbances, and immense fear of one another.
Using Tila seeds (Sesame) in six ways during Uttarayana (movment towards north) Parvakaala is known as Shat Tila Karma.
The 31 chapters of Swasthani Bratakatha, which started on Poush Shukla Purnima, will end on Magh Shukla Purnima next month. Men and women alike can fast for a month by listening to this story in the same way. In this way, one satvik meal is eaten and fruits as other meal.
The definitions of political poles could be different but all poles should be under the same umbrella in national interest.
24th of Poush every year is celebrated as the establishment day of the Nepal Astrological Council. A non-profit organization called Nepal Astrology Council ( नेपाल ज्योतिष परिषद् ) has been registered in District Administration Office Kathmandu on 24th of January 2055 (Dtd. 8th of January, 1999 AD.).
This Ekadashi has three names, Pavitropana and Pavitra Ekadashi and also known commonly as Putrada, this has its significance among the chain of 52 Ekadashis across the year.
On the pure and auspicious occasion of Aṣṭamī, one should observe the vrata. By worshiping Goddess Durga, all sins are destroyed instantly.
In this hymn, Guru Gobind Singh Ji prays that his soul be endowed with such strength, that it can fight for the protection of religion with true
May all be happy, may all be free from disease, may all be witnesses of good deeds, may all renounce anger, may no one be sad. Happy New Year, 2025.
It is the oldest of the three Lhosars. Tol Lhosar is considered to be the origin of other Lhosars and Tol Lhosar has its philosophy and significance. Tol means time or cycle of time and mobility.
Tamu refers to the Gurung community, while Lhosar refers to the new year. Today is the new year for the Gurung community.
Through meditation, some individuals experience and realize their true self. Others attain self-realization through the path of knowledge, the path of yoga, or the path of action.
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset.
Today is the 11th day of the waning phase of the moon in Poush month, this Ekadashi is called Safala Ekadashi. Safala is derived from the word "Safal" meaning success and happiness
As this Christian psalm says, Christmas is being celebrated today by those who believe in Jesus, Christians, and all other religions. Happy Christmas to all.
Meaning: Salutations to the Goddess who is victorious (Jayanti), auspicious (Mangala), Kali (the fierce one), Bhadrakali (the benevolent one), and the holder of a skull (Kapalini). She is Durga (the invincible), Shiva (the auspicious), Kshama (the embodiment of forgiveness), Dhātri (the supporter), and the sacred offerings (Svaha and Svadha).
If the Sunday falls on the Saptami tithi, this day is considered as Ravi Saptami, today is Sunday and the tithi is the seventh day or Saptami. On the day of such a coincidence, worship of Lord Surya Narayan, fasting, etc. is performed.
The great festival of the Kirants, Sakela, has two festive aspects, Ugauli and Udhauli. Ungo means up in Nepali and Undho means down.
"I bow to the radiant Sun God, who is as red as the hibiscus flower, the son of Kashyapa, the destroyer of darkness and sins, and the giver of divine light."
Today is international migrant day which is drawn towards the social cohesion of 272 million migrants living new lives and building
When the Sun enters the zodiac sign of Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi), that time is considered a period of virtue (Punyakal). During this time, performing acts of charity, taking holy baths, and reciting prayers or mantras are believed to lead to the fulfillment of righteousness (Dharma).
The last day of Shukla Paksha is the full moon day. On this tithi, the moon is the brightest and most magnificent. It is believed that fasting on this day brings immense lunar grace to health
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh.
Article 2 of the UN charter directs member states to resolve their international disputes peacefully and to avoid any threats including the use of force in their relations. General Assembly reaffirmed those provisions in its resolution 71/275.
According to the Bhagavad Gita Mahapurana, Mokshada Ekadashi is called the Ekadashi of Mansir Shukla Paksha.
10th December is observed as an international human rights day. In 1948, the UN general assembly adopted the universal declaration of human rights on this day. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the most widely translated and published language in the world. It is translated and published in over 500 languages.
Every year on December 9, Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated around the world to raise the voice against corruption. In 2003, the United Nations General Assembly recognized the day as Anti-Corruption Day.
"I bow to the radiant Sun God, who is as red as the hibiscus flower, the son of Kashyapa, the destroyer of darkness and sins, and the giver of divine light."
The purpose of International Civil Aviation Day is to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic
On the contrary, Indra's wife Sachi can live happily, but no one who abducts the wife of the dignified Purushottam Ram can live happily, meaning that her destruction by Lord Rama is irrefutable.
International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on 3 December was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
The five-year Gadhimai fair of Bara district officially started. The Gadhimai Mela, which is held every five years, this time started with a special pooja from Ghatasthapana on 17th Asoj, but it will be formally organized from 1st Mangsir and will end after giving pashuvali on30th Mangsir. However the main days are scheduled from 2nd December t0 11th December.
Today, Mangsir Krishna Chartudashi or Bala Chartudashi and today is considered as a very important day for the salvation journey of the deceased members of family and society.
To mark the pivotal impact communities have had in shaping the HIV response, as well as global health at large, the theme of World AIDS Day 2024 is “Take the rights path: My health, my right!”
Today's ninth day of Kartik Shukla Paksha, today's special day Kushmand Navami is known as Akshay Navami, Amla Navami, and Dhatri Navami. Today the amla tree is worshiped. There is a religious belief that Lord Vishnu resides on the Amla tree from Kartik Shukla Navami to Kartik Purnima.
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset.
Every year from 25th November to 10th December, various activities and programs are organized for 16 days to show solidarity and generate public awareness against gender-based violence.
The Krishna Paksha Ekadashi after Kartik Purnima is Utpanna Ekadashi. This is also known as Utpattika Ekadashi. This is associated with the origin of all Ekadashis and their significance.
Transliteration: Deepa Jyotih Parambrahma, Deepa Jyotir Janardhanah,Deepo Haratu Me Paapam, Deepa Jyotir Namostute.The light of the lamp is the Supreme Brahman; the light of the lamp represents Lord Vishnu.May this light remove my sins; salutations to the divine light.
Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali vagwati are very important in Nepali history. The meeting between Prithvi Narayan Shah and Baba Gorakh, the vomit that fell on the feet of Prithvi Narayan Shah and the auspiciousness given by Baba Gorakh to Prithvi Narayan Shah that there will be victory wherever he bows is the reason for the energy and strength of Nepal's unification.
TV, Television in its full form, a device that creates a triangular relation of science, human relation, and distances. Like other tele inventions such as the telephone, telegraph, or television, the word "Tele" means distance and vision means sight. This device enables us to see the videos beyond the distance of sights.
Innocent eyes, perplexing repetitive common questions, parrot speech, cartoon revelry, vicious and demonic behaviors, and their unconscious activities, children's magical eyes, and the normal dreams within them, perhaps nature has made us humans to be like this. I think so.
In Hindu rites, people worship and remember Lord Ganesha before starting any work so that there is no hindrance. It is customary to worship Lord Ganesha as a benevolent deity.
Meaning: "Just as a wheel is constantly turning, so too is knowledge continuously evolving. In the minds of students, there must always be change, as new knowledge constantly illuminates."
In Nepal, meanwhile, winter has begun soon. By the end of the festivals, cold breezes had started the winter, hadn't it? No matter how, now the Mangsir month has started, warm welcome to all in the Mangsir of 2081 BS.
Sri Guru Nanak Devji gave the world the message of Sarva Dharma, which gave birth to all the values and truths that are essential to human progress and well-being. Shri Guru Nanak Devji was a revolutionary visionary, a great philosopher, thinker and a revolutionary social reformer. His philosophy was a humanist philosophy whose influence would remain in the world for many centuries to come.
Meaning: "One who worships both Hari (Vishnu) and Shankara (Shiva) on Baikuntha Chaturdashi attains the supreme abode and achieves liberation."
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset.
Tulsi (Basil) worship is of great importance in Vedic Sanatan Sanskar. For thousands of years, the Sanatan practitioners have been getting up in the morning, pouring water on Tulsi, and bowing down to their daily routine. Basil plants and leaves are important in every Sanatan Sanskar from birth to death. The practice of eating meals only by adding basil leaves and offering them to God is still prevalent in many homes and traditions. It is customary to use the Tulsi Moth (Tulsi idol or Tulsi home) near the courtyard as a sacred place for marriage ceremonies and even death.
With the commencement of the Sorha Saddha may all the godlike Pitri in the Pitri realm between heaven and earth obtain salvation, may all the Pitri cross the Baitarni River, and may the ancestral love be maintained.
For the first time in the history of the country, the 65-years of aspiration of the people to make a constitution through the elected representatives of the people has come true. This was on the 2072 BS Asoj 3, Nepal's first President Ram Baran Yadav signed and approved the "Constitution of Nepal 2072".
World Freedom Day is celebrated in the United States on November 9 of each year. Former United States President George W. Bush has declared November 9 as World Freedom Day, marking the breaking of the wall dividing East and West Berlin in Germany and the formal end of communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe. In 2001,
The annual World Radiography Day celebration honors the critical role radiologic technologists and radiographers play in healthcare and medical diagnosis. This day honors the achievements made by experts who use imaging technology to help with a range of medical diagnosis and treatments.
After the lights and smiles of Dashain and Tihar, the lights of Chaath festival knock on the door of Nepalis. Best wishes for Chaath festival this year!
In Hindu rites, people worship and remember Lord Ganesha before starting any work so that there is no hindrance. It is customary to worship Lord Ganesha as a benevolent deity.
Transliteration: Deepa Jyotih Parambrahma, Deepa Jyotir Janardhanah, Deepo Haratu Me Paapam, Deepa Jyotir Namostute.The light of the lamp is the Supreme Brahman; the light of the lamp represents Lord Vishnu. May this light remove my sins; salutations to the divine light.
Bhai Tika is a specific festival that exclusively acknowledges and showcases the love between brother and sister.A brother, far from the city of sister, comes to sister's place today and they rejoice in sisterhood and brotherhood.
Today cows, oxen, traditional wooden plows (Hali or halo), and other agricultural implements are worshiped. With the onset of winter in the agricultural doors of Nepal, it is customary to take out the tools such as plows, and spades that have been kept after the rainy season for worship. Hali means plow, so this Tihar is called Hali Tihar, we worship agricultural tools on this day.
Hail to Maha Lakshmi who blesses with seed mantras like Sri Hrishri , he mother who is seated on a lotus, just by remembering that mother one gets all kinds of prasad and blessings.
काक आहृयते काकान्, याचको न तु याचकम्। काकयाचकयोर्मध्ये वरं काको, न याचक:।। Meaning: When a crow finds food, it welcomes and calls other crows to join unlike humans. Welcome to the Kaag Tihar of this year.
Radhaji was born in Varsana near Vrindavan on the Ashtami date of Bhadra Shulk Paksha and this day is popularly known as Radha Ashtami or Radha Jayanti. It is believed that Radhaji was born with Lord Krishna to give meaning to love in the world. A person who falls in love becomes a vivid example of Radhakrishna.
Many people keep a day long fast on the day of Dhantrayodashi. The day long fast is broken after doing Lakshmi-Kubera Puja in the evening
Kartik Krishna Ekadashi or Rambha Ekadashi or Rama Ekadashi is the Ekadashi of Krishna paksha in the month of Kartik, this Ekadashi comes only 4 days before the Deepawali.
Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali vagwati are very important in Nepali history. The meeting between Prithvi Narayan Shah and Baba Gorakh, the vomit that fell on the feet of Prithvi Narayan Shah and the auspiciousness given by Baba Gorakh to Prithvi Narayan Shah that there will be victory wherever he bows is the reason for the energy and strength of Nepal's unification.The glory of Gorakhnath Baba, a unique devotee of Baba Machindranath, is special in the Sanatan community of Nepal, India and all over the world.
The last day of Shukla Paksha is the full moon day. On this tithi, the moon is the brightest and magnificent. It is believed that fasting on this day brings immense lunar grace to health, prosperity, and peace. On the full moon day, Lord Shiva and Vishnu are especially worshiped. Special worship to Lord Vishnu is done in the form of Satya Narayan Puja. Satya Narayan Puja is usually performed whenever possible, although the fruits of this puja performed on the day of the full moon are very abundant.
o mark and commemorate the anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, every year, World Food Day is celebrated across the globe on October 16. This day aims at tackling global hunger and striving to eradicate hunger across the world.
Rural Women's Day is celebrated with the sacred spirit of bringing limited rural women to a place where they can play an important role in the family and society. Another major purpose of the day is to help rural women reduce poverty by participating in income-generating activities other than household chores.
Mainly the Tika of Dashami day is considered special. Keeping in mind the context where it is not possible to wear tika on the day of Dashami itself because of the traveling distance, the tradition of tika and jamra till the Poorima has been established.
Welcome to this year's Papankush Ekadashi Mahatmeya. The Navaratri days are over however, in some parts of Nepal daughters and in-laws are expected to arrive and receive Tika till the Kojagrat Poornima.
This year, the best time for Vijayadashami is 26th Asoj at 11:36 am according to the Nepal Panchang Nirnayak Samitee. On the day of Vijayadashami Devi Visarjan can be done at 8:33 in the morning.
Today, on Maha-Ashtami, the eighth day of Navratri, the nine forms of Goddess Durga - Shailaputri, Bramhacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri - are worshiped.
This special day of Saptami is called Phoolpati. On this day, special worship of Goddess Durga's Kalratri form is performed. Black-skinned, black-eyed, with three eyes and four arms, holding a sword, a Masal-bearing ghurmudra, and an Abhay mudra in all four hands respectively. This Goddess killed a demon named "RaktaBeej" which was so powerful that he regained life from every drop of drops of blood falling into the soil.
World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. It was declared World PostWorld Post dayWorld Post day 2024- "150 years of enabling communication and empowering peoples across nations".
World Teachers' Day also known as International Teachers' Day is celebrated annually on 5th October to celebrate all the teachers across the globe.
On March 24, 1925, World Animal Day was originally organized by a German named Heinrich Zimmermann (1887–1942), who was not only a writer, but also published a bi-monthly magazine. Named Mensch und Hund / Man And Dog, he used the magazine as a medium to promote his views on animal welfare and to establish the World Animal Day Committee.
The oldest default vernacular on Dashain, super popular among children of all generations. This is a conversation between the fingers, one says Dashain has finally arrived, next says now we shall eat, drink and be merry, next one says, from where shall you bring money for the celebration, next one promptly replies that probably he will steal money from somewhere and the final or the thumb says you, damn sinner, let me be a bit far from you and this is why thumb is a bit far from the rest fingers.
These 16 days is the homage fortnight to ancestors, ancestors mean Pitri in Sanskrit so these days are called Pitri Parksha. Ancestors (Pitri) are taken as the center of God and the ancestral homage (Pitrikarma) is taken as the center of the eternal rites.
With the commencement of the Sorha Saddha may all the godlike Pitri in the Pitri realm between heaven and earth obtain salvation, may all the Pitri cross the Baitarni River, and may the ancestral love be maintained.
With the commencement of the Sorha Saddha may all the godlike Pitri in the Pitri realm between heaven and earth obtain salvation, may all the Pitri cross the Baitarni River, and may the ancestral love be maintained.
The eleventh day of the calendar is called Ekadashi. After the full moon and after the new moon, Ekadashi comes twice a month. The Ekadashi after the full moon is called Krishna Paksha Ekadashi and the Ekadashi after Aunsi is called Shukla Paksha Ekadashi.
With the commencement of the Sorha Saddha may all the godlike Pitri in the Pitri realm between heaven and earth obtain salvation, may all the Pitri cross the Baitarni River, and may the ancestral love be maintained.
The sky-touching chariot is constructed in Sikhar pattern (Mountain like pattern), the wooden edifice is about 15 to 20 meters in height and 4.5 meters in diameter. From the construction of the Chariot to the Bhoto Jatra, this longest Jatra has a process of 2 months and today is the main day.
With the commencement of the Sorha Saddha may all the godlike Pitri in the Pitri realm between heaven and earth obtain salvation, may all the Pitri cross the Baitarni River, and may the ancestral love be maintained.
Glory of Jitia: Once upon a time, on the banks of the river Narmada, there was a village called Kanchanavati, which was ruled by King Malayaketu. On the west bank of the river was a desert called Valuhata, on the same bank was a winged tree inhabited by a female eagle, under which lived a female Eagle and fox became friends and one day, like other women in the village, they decided to observe the waterless fast of Lord Jeetmahan Gonsai, but coincidentally on the same day the dead son of a rich merchant was buried underneath their shelter tree.
Mahalakshmi Mahavrata concludes today with, simplicity and tenderness of the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Today, Krishna Saptami of Bhadrapad, i.e. 16 days of Mahalakshmi's Vrata series is being concluded today. Welcome to this year's 16-day holy series of Mahalakshmi Vrat. In these 16 days, Goddess Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and auspiciousness, is worshiped. Goddess Mahalakshmi appeared during the Samundra Manthan process from Ksheer Ocean (Ksheer Sagar), she is married to Lord Vishnu or Sri Hari. Every now and then metal coins fall from the palm of the hand of Goddess Lakshmi seated on the lotus flower. If you look at these images, the goddess of wealth is an idol of tender heart and an easy presence.
With the commencement of the Sorha Saddha may all the godlike Pitri in the Pitri realm between heaven and earth obtain salvation, may all the Pitri cross the Baitarni River, and may the ancestral love be maintained.
With the commencement of the Sorha Saddha may all the godlike Pitri in the Pitri realm between heaven and earth obtain salvation, may all the Pitri cross the Baitarni River, and may the ancestral love be maintained.
With the commencement of the Sorha Saddha may all the godlike Pitri in the Pitri realm between heaven and earth obtain salvation, may all the Pitri cross the Baitarni River, and may the ancestral love be maintained.
It means always salutations to the gods, pitras, great yogis, svaha and svadha.With the commencement of the Sorha Saddha may all the godlike Pitri in the Pitri realm between heaven and earth obtain salvation, may all the Pitri cross the Baitarni River, and may the ancestral love be maintained.
The 16-day Pitri Paksha has a big role to play in the beginning of the Dashain, 16 days of Pitri Paksha started from today. These 16 days are the homage fortnight to ancestors, ancestor means Pitri in Sanskrit so these days are called Pitri Parksha.
Kathmandu is a city of history precisely a prehistoric city, the origin of the holy Pashupatinath region of Devadeva Mahadev is not mentioned in any scriptures or history copperplate or inscription, but the tolerance, culture, civilization and cultural heritage of this city has become an invaluable ancient asset to the world today.
World Calligraphy Day is has been observed Wednesday of the second full week in August since 2017.
September 16, 1987, also known as World Ozone Day, commemorates the day of the Montreal Declaration on Reducing the Production of Harmful Ozone by 24 nations. Such harmful elements include chlorofluorocarbons and 94 other chemicals. This World Ozone Day has been celebrated since 1995.
Vamana Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the incarnation day of Lord Vishnu as Vamana. Vamana Jayanti is celebrated on the Dwadashi date of Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha. According to the Bhagavata Purana, Vamana was the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu out of the Dashavatara and the first incarnation in the Treta Yuga.
May the devotees feel grateful by listening to the story of Brahma Gyan(Vitak Katha) in the month of Shravan From Shravan Krishna Panchami to Sri Krishna Janmashtami, there is a tradition of reciting and interpreting the story of Brahma Gnana Vitak every day at a certain time in Radha Krishna temples. Although this tradition and story seems new to many people, the said tradition is more than three hundred years old and continues every year.
There is a classical belief that there is no other way to destroy sins than this Ekadashi brat. It is believed that fasting on Haripariwartini Ekadashi will bring the results equivalent of performing supreme Vajpayee Yajna. Haripariwartini Ekadashi is also called Jayanti Ekadashi and Waaman Ekadashi.
World Sepsis Day is held on 13 September every year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against sepsis.
Radha janmostsav or Radhashtami is a holy day for Hindus. Krishna Priya Radhaji was born on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Therefore this day is celebrated as Radhashtami. The sacrificial fire of Shri Radhaji Vrishabhanu was revealed from the land. Sri Radha is considered to be the incarnation of Lakshmi. It is mainly celebrated by Krishna devotees.
Today, Shukla Ashtami of Bhadrapad, i.e. for the next 16 days, Mahalakshmi's Vrata series is being celebrated. Welcome to this year's 16-day holy series of Mahalakshmi Vrat. In these 16 days, Goddess Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and auspiciousness, is worshiped.
It is customary to fast on Sasthi Tithi from the Sukla Paksha of the month of Bhadra and commemorate this day in the name of the Sun God. This date is called Surya Shashthi. The Sun is the most powerful, bright, and vast thing that human beings can see from the earth and humans have ever seen from their planet.
Today (Bhadra Shukla Panchami) is Rishi Panchami, a special day for women to worship the seven sages (Saptarishis). The history of Rishi Panchami is thousands of years old and just as old is the history of the importance given to women's sexual and reproductive health and rights by Vedic Sanatan rituals.
“I bow to Lord Vishnu who preserves and protects the universe, who is pacific, who lies on the divine serpent, from whose navel arises the Lotus with the power of creation, who is the Supreme Being,
Above lines are the line of a song that depicts the feeling of a woman and her excitement followed by her love for her beloved husband. Let me begin, the entire creation and mankind are based upon the love and attachment between a man and woman, Sanatana philosophy frequently acknowledges this love and attachment with its several festivals, commemorations, and relevance.
Nepal is wrapped in the festival of Teej, Nepalis all over the world are living with Teej like environment wherever they are, Happy Teej to all sisters, daughter, friends, and mothers. The beautiful songs on TV and radio, the best wishes of Teej on newspapers, the best experiences of social media and the reddish decoration and beauty in the streets, what has not been touched by Teej?
During this Gunla month, the Gunla festival is celebrated exclusively in the Newa community and in some places where the Newa community is predominant, including the Kathmandu Valley.
That is to say, the multi-purpose Kush used in bathing, chanting, bathing, giving alms, recitation, and even in ancestor acknowledgment rituals (Pitri Karma) are considered important by the followers of the Sanatana Hindu religion.
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset. As today's Pradosh Vrat fell on Saturday ie, Sanibar, this is why it's called Shani Pradosh Vrat.
Smarta means householders who worship Hari, Shiva, Shakti, Ganesha and Surya, they do not attach much importance to the rising tithi. All householders who celebrate Janmashtami, Ramnavami, Ekadashi in conjunction with the previous tithi are called Smartas.
Smarta means householders who worship Hari, Shiva, Shakti, Ganesha and Surya, they do not attach much importance to the rising tithi. All householders who celebrate Janmashtami, Ramnavami, Ekadashi in conjunction with the previous tithi are called Smartas.
This is how Lord Krishna narrates the godly features and described god in Geeta, he is the god himself, the Supreme Being, or even addressed as Purna Purushottam.
Saptami falls one day before Ashtami, the main festival day of the Gaura festival which runs from Putrada Ekadashi to Gaura Ashtami.
In our agricultural country, monsoon is of great importance every year. In some places, there was enough rain and in some places, the challenges of planting increased due to lack of rain. But, somewhere slow, somewhere fast, somewhere easy, somewhere facing many difficulties, paddy is being planted. On the occasion of the completion of "Ropai", the biggest festival of the farmers of our agricultural country, "Ropai Jatra" is celebrated in different parts of the country today.
We are very rich in Nepali culture and traditions, every one of our festivals and rituals are pieces of evidence before us, in various forms.
Now the convoy of festivals has started to come to add more joy in the happy time after planting. It's time to sigh after planting, festivals adds a different color to life.The festival of happiness, especially the colorful rachis has added sparkle to the shops. And if you are a sister, you bought it for your brothers? And what kind of gifts do the brothers have for their sisters today?
The solar transition from one zodiac sign to another is called Sakranti, simply let's consider this as the first date of a lunar month. Simha Sakranti is one among 12 Sankranti's of a year, Simha is a transition of the sun from Karka (Cancer) to Leo (Simha). So the destination zodiac gives it a name, Simha Sakranti.
This Ekadashi has three names, Pavitropana and Pavitra Ekadashi and also known commonly as Putrada, this has its significance among the chain of 52 Ekadashis across the year.
The festival is observed on the 70th day of Eid-ul-Fitr or Ramadan and today under many names, 'Eid U Zoha' or 'Il Ud Adha'. According to the Islamic calendar 'Hijri Samvat', this festival is celebrated on the 10th day of the new month 'Jul Hijja'.
Lord Vishnu is one of the three members of the Hindu trinity, Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwar. Lord Maheshwar, also known as Lord Shiva, is renowned as the destroyer, whereas Lord Vishnu is known as the preserver or defender of the entire universe. Of these three triumvirates of gods, Lord Brahma is thought to have created the cosmos.
During this Gunla month, the Gunla festival is celebrated exclusively in the Newa community and in some places where the Newa community is predominant, including the Kathmandu Valley.
To help maintain ecological balance by reducing natural disasters such as floods, landslides, and erosion, and to maintain soil fertility by reducing erosion and to protect infrastructure. This day was started as a commemoration of the establishment of the Land and Watershed Protection Department on 24th Shravan 2031 B.S. Along with the establishment of the department, service delivery was started by establishing the land conservation office at the district level. After the year 2031, the day of the establishment of the department, Shravan 24th is celebrated as "Bhu Sanrakshan Diwas".
The feet of the Varaha incarnation represents the Vedas, his teeth represent the sacrifice, his eyes represent day and night, and his head represents Lord Brahma.Being a part of the infinite Trinity, Lord Vishnu periodically took ten incarnations which is called "Dashavataara".
The month of June is celebrated as Gaurav Month (Pride Month) worldwide. This month was declared Pride Month commemorating the Stonewall uprising in the 60s of the 20th century. During this month, various programs are held around the world related to marginalized sexual orientation, gender identity, and people with different sexual characteristics/ orientations.
This Chaturdashi is also considered a metal day. The significance of this Chartudashi is very different and practical among the Chartudashis of the year. It is believed that the procession started in the valley from this day. Everyone is welcome in the series of processions of 2080 BS.
Nepal is an agricultural country, and National Farmers Day is celebrated every year on Jeshta 27 to honor the farmers across the country. Today, in the country, the Farmers Service Committee organizes various programs to encourage and respect farmers.
Welcome to the Ekadashi which falls on the Krishna Paksha of Shrawan, this holy Ekadashi is divinely named Kamika Ekadashi. One who fasts this day and honors Lord Vishnu gets rid of sins and attains lord Vishnu after death. Salvation is the eventual pursuit of Sanatana philosophy, the attaintment of Lord Hari or Vishnu is salvation and every Ekadashis are the divine doors to do so.
International Tiger day is manifested so that people around the world can raise awareness for tiger conservation. Protecting tigers and their natural habitats is the primary objective for this day of global solidarity in protecting tigers. The announcement was made by the International Tiger Forum in 2010 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The forum was the world's first tiger conference. The tiger conservation program is a joint effort of then-Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and World Bank President Robert Zoellick.
A Hindu or Sikh religious teacher or leader(informal) a person who is an expert on a particular subject or who is very good at doing something . A person who has complete knowledge in any subject is called a Guru. These are the superficial things of foreign dictionaries, today let's explain the word Guru from Sanskrit verses.
The last day of Shukla Paksha is the full moon day. On this tithi, the moon is the brightest and magnificent. It is believed that fasting on this day brings immense lunar grace to health, prosperity, and peace. On the full moon day, Lord Shiva and Vishnu are especially worshiped. Special worship to Lord Vishnu is done in the form of Satya Narayan Puja. Satya Narayan Puja is usually performed whenever possible, although the fruits of this puja performed on the day of the full moon are very abundant.
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset.
This day (July 15th, Youth Skill day) has been observed since the United Nations General Assembly in December 2014 decided to celebrate World Youth Skills Day on July 15. This day is celebrated to strengthen the socio-economic condition of the youth.
Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali vagwati are very important in Nepali history. The meeting between Prithvi Narayan Shah and Baba Gorakh, the vomit that fell on the feet of Prithvi Narayan Shah and the auspiciousness given by Baba Gorakh to Prithvi Narayan Shah that there will be victory wherever he bows is the reason for the energy and strength of Nepal's unification.The glory of Gorakhnath Baba, a unique devotee of Baba Machindranath, is special in the Sanatan community of Nepal, India and all over the world.
Awareness of global population issues, world population day is observed every year on July 11th. Mainly two things are focused on the celebration, raising awareness on exploding world population and informing about reproductive health and rights are prioritized.
Co-operative is a movement, a movement of participatory progress upon economic empowerment, and every year on July 6th, the world community commemorates this day. This day is the marking of the first Saturday of July since 1923.
Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset.
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as 'World Drug Day', is celebrated annually on 26 June. The theme of World Drug Day 2024 is “The evidence is clear: invest in prevention”."
For many women around the world, the devastating loss of a partner is magnified by a long-term fight for their basic rights and dignity. Despite the fact that there are more than 258 million widows around the world, widows have historically been left unseen, unsupported, and unmeasured in our societies.
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
7th Republic day of Nepal, Ganatantra Diwas, The crimson love At this juncture of the 17th Republic Day, recently elected representatives from local election are moving forward to craft the republic dream of Nepal.
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्! शिव गायत्री मंत्र Meaning: Salutations to the Mahadeb, lord of the gods, please give me wisdom and enlighten my heart.
Smarta means householders who worship Hari, Shiva, Shakti, Ganesha and Surya, they do not attach much importance to the rising tithi. All householders who celebrate Janmashtami, Ramnavami, Ekadashi in conjunction with the previous tithi are called Smartas.
Droughts are among the greatest threats to sustainable development, especially in developing countries, but increasingly so in developed nations too. Forecasts estimate that by 2050 droughts may affect over three-quarters of the world’s population.
These daughters and sons will grow up and feed us, be our companions in helpless times. This is a super slogan in Nepali households, today I go direct, no roles and no diplomacies, direct and clear on the living gods, parents, and their contribution to sustain this creation. Why will be the responsibility of parents stuck only in the availability of milk rice and dal rice? These obsolete rice and milk are just metaphors, love, harmony, respect, embrace, and remembrance are based on the construction of the whole creation and the parents are the creator.
This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations.
Baba Gorakh and Gorakhkali vagwati are very important in Nepali history. The meeting between Prithvi Narayan Shah and Baba Gorakh, the vomit that fell on the feet of Prithvi Narayan Shah and the auspiciousness given by Baba Gorakh to Prithvi Narayan Shah that there will be victory wherever he bows is the reason for the energy and strength of Nepal's unification.The glory of Gorakhnath Baba, a unique devotee of Baba Machindranath, is special in the Sanatan community of Nepal, India and all over the world.
Lord Narasimha/ Nrisingh is considered to be the fiercest incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Narasimha or Narasigha Nar, the unitary form of man and lion is Narasimha incarnation. The human body is thought to have the fierce shape of a lion's head and anger like a lion. Devotee Prahlad is the son of Holika's brother who cites when we celebrate the burning of Holi.
Who is Swami Shashidhar? Today is the birth anniversary of Swami Shashidhar, who was born in Bamruk village of Arghakhanchi district. Swami Sashidhar's father's name was Dishai Sharma Marasini. Swami Sashidhar, who was considered a saint in the early nineteenth century, was not only a sadhu, he also wrote many books during his lifetime. Almost all the books written by him are in the Sanskrit language.
