In Pictures: Five-day Bhaktapur Mahotsav

Locals of Bhaktapur showcasing Newari lifestyle activities in the squares and alleys during a five-day Bhaktapur Festival organized by the Bhaktapur Municipality is underway in Bhaktapur on Monday.

Photo Gallery 17 Dec, 2024

Prez Paudel attends Indra Jatra Festival in Kathmandu

Prez Paudel visited Hanuman Dhoka at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu to attend the cultural and historical Indra Jatra festival today.

Kathmandu 17 Sep, 2024

Festival protects culture, ancient civilization: President Paudel

President Ram Chandra Paudel has extended best wishes to all Nepali sisters and brothers on the occasion of the Indrajatra festival today. He wished peace, prosperity and happiness.

Nepal 17 Sep, 2024

President Paudel observes Bhoto Jatra Festival

President Ramchandra Paudel observed Bhoto Jatra, a cultural festival celebrated today.

Nepal 04 Aug, 2024

Indra Jatra begins today in Bhaktapur with erection of lingo

​​​​​​​Indra Jatra, the festival of rain and good harvest, will begin tomorrow in Bhaktapur district.

Kathmandu 26 Sep, 2023

Guests from US, China to observe Indra Jatra

​​​​​​​Guests from the United States of America and China will visit Nepal to observe Indra Jatra, a cultural festival of Kathmandu valley, according to Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

Kathmandu 26 Sep, 2023

A display of belief, dedication, devotion

​​​​​​​Samarpan, a solo painting exhibition by contemporary artist Kiran Manandhar, is a display of different forms of Hindu deities, which ultimately is a reflection of his beliefs, devotion to spiritual power, and a dedication to his “inspirations, art lovers, artists, family, well-wishers, and gurus”.

Lifestyle 29 Jul, 2022

​​​​​​​Living Goddess Kumari!

Living Goddess Kumari taking part in a procession along a prescribed route on a chariot during Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, on Monday.

Photo Gallery 21 Sep, 2021

EDITORIAL: Insult to the titles

The government conferred medals to as many as 903 persons on Constitution Day that fell on September 19 this year.

Opinion 21 Sep, 2021

President, PM attend Indra Jatra celebration

President Bidhya Devi Bhandari visited Hanuman Dhoka at Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu to attend cultural and historical festival Indra Jatra on Sunday.

Kathmandu 20 Sep, 2021

History of pandemics in Nepal: Smallpox then, COVID today

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, most Nepalis did not know what was happening.

Opinion 02 Jun, 2021

Lockdown of cultural heritage

Indra Jatra, one of the most vibrant festivals in Kathmandu, was cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The only trace of this festival was the high platform raised at Naradevi, with the statue of Lord Indra facing west, with his arms...

07 Sep, 2020