Festivals of Nepal

Colour, devotion, and celebration woven into everyday life

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Tihar

The festival of lights lasting five days, celebrating the bond between siblings, deities, and even animals like cows and crows.

October – November Hindu

Dashain

Nepal's biggest festival — fifteen days of worship, kite flying, swings, and family reunions honouring the goddess Durga's victory over evil.

September – October Hindu

Indra Jatra

Kathmandu's spectacular eight-day street festival featuring masked dances, chariot processions, and the display of the living goddess Kumari.

September Newari

Buddha Jayanti

A sacred celebration of the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Lord Buddha, observed with lantern processions at Lumbini and Boudhanath.

May Buddhist

Holi

The joyful festival of colours where streets erupt in clouds of coloured powder, water balloons, and music heralding the arrival of spring.

March Hindu

Losar

Tibetan & Sherpa New Year celebrated with vibrant monastery ceremonies, traditional dance, and offerings in Himalayan communities.

February-March Buddhist