Nepal Cultural Festivals

Discover living heritage, jatra celebrations, and seasonal rituals documented directly in the field.

Madhyapur Thimi

Thirty-two palanquins circle Balkumari Temple as the town turns orange with thrown vermilion.

Patan (Lalitpur)

Panchadan (Yala Panchadan)

Five statues of Dipankar Buddha are paraded through Patan while households donate five grains.