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The Living Goddess

Posted by Sirish on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, In : Nepal: Festivals and Cultural Events 

The Living Goddess should possess following 50 characteristics:
1)   The Living Goddess should not enjoy eggs or meat
2)   She should not enjoy food left by others
3)   She should not touch any leather items
4)   She should not be touched by any lady during menstruation period
5)   She should not cry or shout
6)   She should be the first one to enjoy food when it is ready
7)   She should not take food from other's hand
8)   She should not be beaten or  said anything
9)   Only the Living Goddess...


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The Tihar Ends

Posted by Sirish on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, In : Nepal: Festivals and Cultural Events 

The second biggest festival known as Tihar ended today. However, the Newar community of Kathmandu celebrated their Bhai Tika on 20th October. This was due to the controversy in the calender. The Newar community celebrated their 1130th New Year on 19th October. Now the life is normal in Nepal.


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The Tihar Begins

Posted by Sirish on Thursday, October 15, 2009, In : Nepal: Festivals and Cultural Events 
The second biggest Hindu festival known as "Tihar" will begin from 15th October, 2009. The festival is commonly known as "Bhai tika' in Nepal and Diwali in India. It is celebrated for 5 days. This time only 18th and 19th October will be Government holidays as the most important day known as "Laxmi Pooja" falls on Saturday, October 17th. Saturday is the Government holiday in Nepal.October 18th is the New Year's Day for the Newars, the original inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley. It will be their ...
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The Dashain Ends

Posted by Sirish on Thursday, October 8, 2009, In : Nepal: Festivals and Cultural Events 

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