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Dhankuta, November 10 A group of 20 artists brought the joy of Tihar to 36 elderly residents of Bishranti Old Age Home in Mulgath, Dhankuta, with Deusi-Bhailo performances, songs and dances.
- Firecrackers frighten street dogs, many go missing during Tihar
The sound of firecrackers during Tihar has frightened street dogs, with many reportedly disappearing from their usual locations as they seek safer places to hide.
- Supreme Court directive puts Chitwan Elephant Festival’s games under scrutiny
Kathmandu, November 10 The Chitwan Elephant Festival is facing growing pressure to end its elephant games following a Supreme Court directive recognising elephants as sentient beings, with animal rights organisation
- Students turn their school’s flower farm into a Tihar business
With marigolds in full bloom, students of a school in Arghakhanchi are spending their holiday harvesting and selling flowers, putting their agricultural training into practice.
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- Artists bring Tihar festivities to elderly residents at Dhankuta old age home
Dhankuta, November 10 A group of 20 artists brought the joy of Tihar to 36 elderly residents of Bishranti Old Age Home in Mulgath, Dhankuta, with Deusi-Bhailo performances, songs and dances. Led by senior folk singer…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Firecrackers frighten street dogs, many go missing during Tihar
The sound of firecrackers during Tihar has frightened street dogs, with many reportedly disappearing from their usual locations as they seek safer places to hide. Aniket Kapali, who feeds street dogs from his own…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Supreme Court directive puts Chitwan Elephant Festival’s games under scrutiny
Kathmandu, November 10 The Chitwan Elephant Festival is facing growing pressure to end its elephant games following a Supreme Court directive recognising elephants as sentient beings, with animal rights organisation…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Students turn their school’s flower farm into a Tihar business
With marigolds in full bloom, students of a school in Arghakhanchi are spending their holiday harvesting and selling flowers, putting their agricultural training into practice.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - How Nepali artists are celebrating Tihar
From buying silverware and festive essentials to writing screenplays and mourning loved ones, Nepali artists have different ways of marking—or sitting out—Tihar.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Tourist arrivals in Mustang rise during Tihar holidays
Mustang, November 8 The number of tourists visiting the Himalayan district of Mustang has increased during the Tihar holidays, with an extended period of public holidays before and after the festival encouraging more…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Jijivisha stitched Everest onto a red-carpet suit. Nothing came from Paris, Milan or New York.
Designer Shavona Shrestha’s clothing label made an ivory silk suit for Thinley Lhamo to wear at the premiere of ‘Tenzing’, using Nepali silk, stones and artisans. It is the label’s boldest argument yet for Nepali…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Nepal Army organises Special Dog Show on Kukur Tihar
Kathmandu, November 8 The Nepal Army organised a special dog show on the occasion of Kukur Tihar. The event, held at the Bhairav Bahaan Gulma in Madhyapur Thimi on Sunday, featured the ceremonial worship of dogs as well…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Rangoli for Tihar: 10 attractive designs to brighten up your home
A sparkling evening during Tihar. Oil lamps glowing at the entrance, the fragrance of flowers filling the courtyard, and the melodious tunes of Deusi-Bhailo. Amid this festive atmosphere, colourful rangoli designs…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Electricity demand expected to hit 1,700 MW on Laxmi Puja evening
Kathmandu, November 8 Peak electricity demand on the evening of Laxmi Puja this Tihar is expected to reach 1,700 megawatts. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has projected that consumption will rise to this level on…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Nepal Police celebrates Kukur Tihar with canine demonstrations (Photos)
Kathmandu, November 8 Nepal Police has celebrated Kukur Tihar with a programme at the Canine Office in Maharajgunj. On the occasion, the force’s trained dogs showed off a range of skills. They also demonstrated how…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Your guide to this week’s cultural events in Kathmandu Valley
The Post rounds up the week’s cultural highlights, from festive celebrations and heritage events to live music and dance across the Valley.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - We’ve been best friends with dogs for thousands of years. Here’s how it began
Long before religious texts and myths celebrated them, dogs had forged an enduring bond with humans, becoming hunters, protectors and guides to the afterlife.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Police warn against exploding firecrackers during Tihar
Kathmandu, November 6 The Nepal Police have requested the general public not to explode firecrackers or carry out fireworks during Tihar, as doing so can cause serious accidents. The police have urged this because the…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Tipper operations banned on Kavre roads throughout Tihar
Kathmandu, November 6 Tipper trucks will be barred from operating on major and secondary roads across Kavrepalanchok district throughout the Tihar festival period. The District Administration Office, Kavrepalanchok,…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Tihar special: Traditional sweets you can make at home
Nepali festivals and sweets have a long-standing connection. Dishes prepared for specific festivals carry cultural and family significance. Sel roti and anarsa are traditionally prepared during Tihar, while lakhmari is…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - ‘Panch Pandav’ to hit theatres amid boycott calls and threats
The Communications Ministry says the film should be allowed to screen, as its makers raise concerns over threats to vandalise a cinema hall in Nepalgunj.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Raute community members reach Palpa to raise funds for Tihar
Palpa, November 5 Five members of the Raute community have arrived in Palpa to raise money for festival expenses as Tihar approaches. The Raute are one of Nepal’s endangered indigenous communities. The group, which…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Firecrackers during Tihar pose risks to children, elderly people and animals
Kathmandu, November 5 Firecrackers and fireworks, commonly used during Tihar celebrations, can cause fear, injuries and health problems among children, elderly people, patients and animals, raising concerns about the…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Nepal Tourism Board announces Kukur Tihar Reel Contest
Kathmandu, November 4 The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has announced the Kukur Tihar Reel Contest 2026, offering a cash prize of Rs 1,00,000 to the winner. The deadline for submissions is November 21. The contest aims to…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Shangri-La Literature Festival to celebrate literature and arts in Lalitpur on December 26 and 27
Kathmandu, November 4 The inaugural edition of the Shangri-La Literature Festival is set to take place on December 26 and 27 at Hotel Himalaya, Lalitpur, bringing together literature, arts and performance in a…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Kathmandu Film Festival puts Nepali cinema’s past, present and future in focus
The festival screened new titles and restored classics, and brought together filmmakers to discuss the industry’s evolution, creative challenges and its future.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Jhapa’s roadside singer Jetha Murmu, 39, dies
For years, his voice rose above the traffic on the East-West Highway. The visually impaired Santhal singer, honoured but never lifted out of poverty, died Friday in Itahari.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Auspicious time for Bhai Tika this year is 11:07 am
Kathmandu, November 3 The auspicious time for this year’s Bhai Tika has been announced. According to Laxman Panthi, a member of the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samitee, the auspicious time for Bhai Tika is at 11:07 am on…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Kathmandu metropolis bans sale of plastic flowers and garlands ahead of Tihar
The move aims to protect local flower growers and ensure that sales are concentrated at designated locations across the capital.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Kathmandu metropolis bans sale of plastic flowers and garlands during Tihar
Kathmandu, November 3 Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has completely banned the sale and distribution of plastic flowers, garlands and various decorative items made of plastic within its jurisdiction ahead of the…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Nepali film ‘Panch Pandav’ faces boycott calls over perceived religious insults
Filmmakers say social media campaigns based on trailers and short clips threaten creative freedom, while critics insist they have the right to question religious representations.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Kabaddi leads Dashain box office race as other sequels trail behind
Kathmandu, November 2 Four Nepali films were released in quick succession around Dashain, each trying to outdo the others. Their confidence faded when ticket sales fell short of expectations. All four were sequels to…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Rosha Phuyel’s devotion to bhajans is finding new admirers
Many listeners discovered the teenager’s mellifluous voice through her recent rendition of the classic bhajan ‘Jai Ambe’. But she has been at it for some time—and is in it for the long haul.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - First Kathmandu Film Festival ends today after three days of films, heritage and red carpet
Kathmandu, November 1 For the past three days, Kathmandu’s heritage sites have remained remarkably lively, with traditional music and dance and scenes from Nepali and foreign films on screen. The capital also witnessed…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Kathmandu Film Festival screening new titles and restored classics
The three-day festival features 38 films from 14 countries, alongside heritage events, masterclasses and discussions on the future of cinema.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Potters in Bhaktapur busy making clay lamps ahead of Tihar
Kathmandu, November 1 With Tihar approaching, members of the Kumale pottery community in Bhaktapur are working at full pace to meet the growing demand for traditional clay oil lamps. As soon as Dashain ended,…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Fiction: The village voice
As its young people leave in search of better lives, a village begins to dream of a brighter future with the rumoured arrival of a supermarket chain.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Shabana Azmi on acting, equality and power of cinema
In a conversation with Swastima Khadka at the Kathmandu Film Festival, the veteran Indian actor reflected on her journey from ‘Ankur’ to mainstream hits, her marriage to Javed Akhtar and the responsibility of women…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - ‘Elephants in the Fog’ actor Pushpa Lama wins Asia Pacific Screen award
The actor was recognised for her portrayal of a member of Nepal’s marginalised kinnar community in Abinash Bikram Shah’s Cannes-winning film.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - A young writer reads 'Tuesdays with Morrie' for the first time
Reading ‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ at 21 prompted me to reflect on love, grief, mortality, and the people I keep meaning to make more time for.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - What’s on in Kathmandu Valley this week
From Halloween celebrations and live music to community runs, here’s what’s happening around Kathmandu Valley this week.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - 19th Godavari Flower Exhibition begins in Lalitpur ahead of Tihar and Chhath
Kathmandu, October 30 The 19th Godavari Flower Competition and Exhibition 2083 began on Thursday at Jawalakhel Football Ground in Lalitpur, targeting visitors ahead of the upcoming Tihar and Chhath festivals. Organised…
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Dashain ends, and the journey back to India begins
Migrant workers return to Indian cities after celebrating the festival, leaving behind villages that briefly came alive during their homecoming.
Faith · DigiFaithNepal · - Gundu farmers race to pick velvet flowers before Tihar
Kathmandu, October 30 With Dashain, the biggest festival of Nepalis, now over, another important festival, Tihar, is drawing near. Farmers growing velvet flowers in the Gundu area of Bhaktapur are occupied with finding…
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