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Pashupatinath temple goes plastic-free to promote cleanliness
Pashupatinath temple goes plastic-free to promote cleanliness The PADT issued a notice on Wednesday, urging the visitors and devotees not to bring...
The rise of artificial intelligence may result in new religions
The rise of artificial intelligence may result in new religions There is also the possibility that AI may achieve what authors such as Ray Kurzweil...
The country in Holi spirit  (Photo gallery)
The country in Holi spirit  (Photo gallery) It is a day when people forgive, forget, and release the negative energies in their...
Sherpa community celebrates Gyalpo Lhosar with gusto (Photo Gallery)
Sherpa community celebrates Gyalpo Lhosar with gusto (Photo Gallery) Tibetan and Sherpa communities scattered across Himalaya and beyond observe their biggest festival
Maha-Shivaratri: Sadhus with tangled hair flock Pashupati temple premises (Photo Gallery)
Maha-Shivaratri: Sadhus with tangled hair flock Pashupati temple premises (Photo Gallery) Pashupati temple is expecting pilgrims from around the world, including India, Malaysia, Indonesia, to name...
WATCH: Chitralekha Neupane, 86, moves to Kashi for a huge reason
WATCH: Chitralekha Neupane, 86, moves to Kashi for a huge reason Chitralekha Neupane, 86, came to Kashi from Assam in northeast India "to die and go...
Nepali priests hand over Kali Gandaki boulders to Ayodhya officials
Nepali priests hand over Kali Gandaki boulders to Ayodhya officials The boulders are to be used to carve a statue of Ram-Lala or Ram as...
Ayodhya-bound Kali Gandaki boulders set to cross the border
Ayodhya-bound Kali Gandaki boulders set to cross the border Two boulders collected from the Kali Gandaki in Myagdi district are expected to reach Ayodhya,...
All you need to know about Nepal’s many New Year celebrations
All you need to know about Nepal’s many New Year celebrations From First of Baisakh to Nepal Samvat and Lhosar to Maghi, Nepalis celebrate several new...
Sonam Lhosar marks the start of ‘year of cat’ (Photo Gallery)
Sonam Lhosar marks the start of ‘year of cat’ (Photo Gallery) Sonam Lhosar is one of the three Lhosars celebrated in Nepal, welcoming new year
Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country (Photo gallery)
Maghe Sankranti being observed across the country (Photo gallery) The festival is observed by worshipping the Sun God, going for a holy dip in...
Maghe Sankranti begins with raising of sacred pole at Devghat
Maghe Sankranti begins with raising of sacred pole at Devghat The fair oragnisers in Devghat expect half a million devotees to travel to holy site...
Sankranti rush: Buyers flock to yam vendors (Photo gallery)
Sankranti rush: Buyers flock to yam vendors (Photo gallery) It marks the beginning of spring after cold harsh winter
Youths take steps to revive traditional Tharu dance
Youths take steps to revive traditional Tharu dance Municipalities across Dang are planning elaborated celebrations in honour of Maghi
Paush full-moon marks the start of Swasthani Bratakatha (Photo Gallery)
Paush full-moon marks the start of Swasthani Bratakatha (Photo Gallery) The Hindu festival coincides with Madhav Narayan worship and Magh Snan 
Maghe Sankranti preparations (Photos)
Maghe Sankranti preparations (Photos) Tokha got its name from Newari words 'tu' and 'khyah', meaning sugarcane field
Spain's CP Cacereño complete Nepal tour with 'twin-wins'
Spain's CP Cacereño complete Nepal tour with 'twin-wins' Frindlies are played under the slogan 'Football for Peace' as part of the twinning project...
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