Janai Purnima is Nepal’s sacred thread festival, celebrated on the full moon day of Shrawan. In 2026, Janai Purnima falls on Friday, August 28. On this day, Hindu men renew their sacred thread, sisters tie Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, and thousands of pilgrims trek to the holy lake of Gosaikunda high in the Langtang...Read More
Unveiling Bhoto Jatra: Nepal’s Epic Cultural Spectacle Bhoto Jatra, also known as Bhoto Dekhaune Jatra, is a culturally significant festival celebrated in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley, particularly in Lalitpur (Patan). This vibrant event marks the culmination of the Rato Machhindranath Jatra, one of the longest chariot processions in Nepal. The festival’s highlight is the ceremonial display...Read More
