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Seasonal, lunar, and civic festivals shape the year in Nepal.

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Ceremonial Bhai Dooj plate with sweets, flowers, rice, and ritual items

Seasonal

Bhai Dooj

India, Nepal & diaspora · Oct–Nov (lunar)

A Hindu festival honoring the bond between brothers and sisters with tilak, prayers, sweets, and gifts.

Devotees offering prayers in the water during Chhath Parwa

Seasonal

Chhath Parwa

India, Nepal & diaspora · Oct–Nov (Kartik lunar)

A four-day Hindu festival of gratitude to the Sun, marked by fasting and offerings at water bodies.

Rows of lamps glowing during Diwali at night

Seasonal

Diwali

India & global diaspora · Oct–Nov (lunar)

A festival of lights marked by lamps, prayer, family gatherings, food, and regional traditions.

Govardhan Puja food offering and devotees

Seasonal

Govardhan Puja

India, Nepal & Hindu diaspora · Oct–Nov (lunar)

A Hindu festival honoring Krishna, Govardhan Hill, gratitude, and the abundance of food.

People playing with colourful water during Holi

Seasonal

Holi

India, Nepal & diaspora · Feb–Mar (lunar)

A spring festival of colours, renewal, community, and joyful gatherings.

Child dressed as Krishna during Janmashtami celebrations

Religious & cultural

Krishna Janmashtami

India & diaspora · August–September (lunar)

A Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna with fasting, worship, music and midnight observances.

Rakhi being tied around a brother's wrist during Raksha Bandhan

Religious & cultural

Raksha Bandhan

India & diaspora · Jul–Aug (lunar)

A Hindu festival celebrating sibling bonds through the tying of a rakhi and shared blessings.