Events

Kag Tihar

A day dedicated to crows, considered to be the messenger of Yamaraj, the god of death. The birds are worshipped, and treats are left out for them.

19 October

Kukur Tihar / Laxmi Puja

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Man’s best friend and the goddess of wealth share the same day again this year. Pets and community dogs, also revered as Yama Raj’s gatekeepers, and cows are worshipped, garlanded and fed treats. Later in the evening, families pray for prosperity and the goddess of wealth, Laxmi, is summoned. 

20 October

Mha Puja

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Kipoo House is hosting Mha Puja followed by a full-course sit-down Newā feast. The participants will go on a walking tour of the old Kiritpur city for an hour before the ritual begins.

20 October, 3-8pm, Rs12,500 per person, Rs20,000 for two, Rs24,000 for three and Rs26,000 for four, Kipoo House, Kirtipur

Nhu Daya Bhintuna 1146

Nhu Daya Bhintuna or Newa New Year falls on Mha Puja every year, the day the Newa community worships the self. People elsewhere pay homage to Gobhardhan, an avatar of Lord Krishna. 

22 October

Bhai-Bahini Tika

Tihar ends with a celebration of the bond between siblings. Traditionally, sisters pray for the longevity of their brother’s life and protection from Yama, the harbinger of death.

23 October

Chhath

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An important festival in Nepal’s Tarai plains dedicated to the Sun God and his sister Chhathi Maiya. The day ends with ritual bathing in rivers and ponds.

27 October

PhotoKTM6

Photo Kathmandu will arrive in a month, but an exciting lineup of learning and other programs are now open for registration. All engagements are designed for image-makers - both still and moving - to engage in experimental processes with a wide range of other disciplines. Visit the website for registration deadlines.