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Mha Puja

November 5, 2021November 14, 2021 - by Jhi Newa: - Leave a Comment

Mha Puja is an annual Newari ritual in Nepal for celebrating one’s nature, purifying and empowering one’s soul. The day is also held as the Sambat day and the new …

Mohani मोह्नी

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 - by Jhi Newa: - Leave a Comment

Mohani or Mohni (Devanagari: मोह्नी) is one of the most important festivals among the Newars which involves a packed itinerary of religious services, pilgrimages, family gatherings and outdoor celebrations lasting …

Festivals of Newars

September 30, 2018September 30, 2018 - by Jhi Newa: - Leave a Comment

Newars’ festivals start from Gathanmugah and ends in Sithi Nakhah. Therefore Gathan Mugah is also known as Kayahmacha Nakhah (the son festival) and Sithi Nakhah is also known as Mhayamacha …