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17 October, Kag Tihar: Dipawali kicks off with a puja for the bird of good tidings, the crow.

18 October, Kukur Tihar: A marigold garland for man’s (and woman's) best friend.

19 October, Gai Tihar: Welcome Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, into your home by paying respects to the cow.

20 October, Mha Puja: The Newar community honours the physical body, while others pay homage to Gobhardhan, an avatar of Lord Krishna.

20 October, Nhudaya Bhintuna: Welcome the year 1138 in the Newari Calendar.

21 October, Bhai Tika: Sisters and brothers worship each other to ward off Yama, the harbinger of death.

26 October, Chhath: Celebrated by the people of the Maithili-speaking region of Nepal and India, Chhath lasts four days. On the third day, people worship the setting sun at Rani Pokhari in Kathmandu and on the banks of rivers or lakes in the Tarai.

Jazzmandu, The Kathmandu Jazz Festival turns 15 this year. Jazz music will fill the air as various artists play their sets at intimate venues across the valley. Take your pick of where to go. 12-18 October, 9803516450, info@jazzmandu.org

Golden horizon, 12 artists from Nepal and India come together for a joint exhibition with underlying themes of heritage, society and culture, environment and human psychology. Until 15 October, 10am-5pm, Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, http://www.nepalartcouncil.org.np/

Rock climbing, Guage your own strength by trying your hand (and feet) at rock climbing on Astrek Climbing Wall. The package includes lunch, a bottle of water and climbing and safety gear. No previous experience required. Every Saturday, 8am-5pm, Rs5,500 per person, (01) 4419265, 9841313561, www. facebook.com/astrek.climbing

Photo contest, Submit your three best tourism-related pictures in this contest organised by the Nepal Tourism Board, SMARTH and DFID to mark World Tourism Day (27 September). Send your pictures to: dfidnepal@gmail.com to participate Deadline: 31 October, (01) 5542980, www.facebook.com/NepalDFID

Tradition subverted, An exhibition that explores self-identity and gender identification, as well as engages viewers in a dialogue about urbanisation and ecology, by artists Erina Tamrakar and Asha Dangol. 13 October-3 December, 11am- 10:30pm, Yala Mandala, Kwalkhu Road, Lalitpur, (01) 5536690,

Live with Bipul, Long-awaited live performance by rising star Bipul Chhetri. Tickets available at Base Camp (Arun Thapa Chok), Durbar (Durbarmarg) and Calm (Tangal). 14 October, 5pm, Hotel Annapurna, Durbarmarg, Rs2,000, Rs 1,500 (pre sale), 9841226397, 9801111406, 9801057609

Adrian Pradhan live, The popular singer is back and performing live, a chance to listen to some of his biggest hits. 14 October, 5-6:30pm, Tewa, Dhapakhel Road, Lalitpur, (01) 5229054

Nima Rumba, Your favorite pop singer is here to rock the stage again. Reserve your seats.14 October, 6-11pm, Tirsara, Lazimpat, (01) 4410200

Friday night live, Unwind with a soothing musical performance by Aadrasha. 13 October, 7-10pm, Ai-La Lounge. Lalitpur, 9801018681