Yomari Punhi is an annual Newari festival that marks the end of the rice harvest in … Yomari – Sweet Slenderness of Yomari PunhiRead more
Newa: Culture
Nyachhyon Surname
It is a combination of two words in Newari language (language of Newar people, the indigenous … Nyachhyon SurnameRead more
Rato Machhindranath and Bhoto Jatra
There are two Machhindranath in Kathmandu. One is in Asan tole and the other is in … Rato Machhindranath and Bhoto JatraRead more
Newar’s Wedding
As the mellow dusk sets against the busy Newa neighborhood, giving way to a serene blue … Newar’s WeddingRead more
Newa: Caste System
The Newar caste system is the system by which Newars, the historical inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley, … Newa: Caste SystemRead more
Nepal Sambat
Nepal Sambat, a unique calendar which is named after the country is based on the lunar … Nepal SambatRead more
Newa: Buddhism
OVER THE LAST FEW DECADES, the Kathmandu valley has become the meeting place of Tibetan and … Newa: BuddhismRead more