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Why Saturday Is Nepal's Day Off — Not Sunday Like Elsewhere
Banks, schools and offices in Nepal close on Saturday, while most of the world rests on Sunday. Where the Saturday holiday comes from and how the week runs.
Indra Jatra: Kathmandu's Eight Days of Chariots and Masked Gods
Every autumn a wooden pole rises at Basantapur and the living goddess rides through the old city. What Indra Jatra celebrates and how its eight days run.
Nepal Time: Why the Clock Is Set 5 Hours 45 Minutes Ahead
Nepal is one of only a handful of places on a 45-minute time offset. Where UTC+5:45 came from, why it survived, and what it means for calls and flights.
Krishna Janmashtami in Nepal: Midnight Birth at Krishna Mandir
Krishna was born at midnight, so his birthday is kept awake. How Krishna Janmashtami is observed in Nepal and why Patan's Krishna Mandir is its center.
Gai Jatra: Nepal's Festival of Cows, Grief and Comedy
The day after Janai Purnima, families who lost someone this year send a cow — or a child dressed as one — through the streets, and satire rules the town.
Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan: Sacred Threads and Kwati Soup
On Shrawan's full moon, men renew the janai, wrists get the raksha doro, and every kitchen cooks kwati. What each thread means and how the day unfolds.
Nag Panchami in Nepal: Why Households Worship the Serpent Gods
Every Shrawan, a printed image of the nag goes up over Nepali doorways. What Nag Panchami means, how the puja is done, and the Kathmandu lake legend behind it.
Shrawan Month in Nepal: Sombar Fasting, Green Bangles, Bol Bam
Shrawan is Nepal's month of Shiva. Why women wear green, what Shrawan Sombar fasting involves, and where the Bol Bam pilgrims are walking.
Teej Festival: Meaning, Fasting, and Traditions
Teej is the festival of fasting, red attire, and devotion to Lord Shiva. Learn the meaning of Haritalika Teej, the nirjala fast, dar khane din, and the three-day structure.
What Is Panchang? Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga & Karana
Discover what Panchang means and how its five elements — Tithi, Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana, and Vara — shape Hindu daily life, rituals, and auspicious timings. A complete guide for beginners and devotees.
How to Use the Nepali Calendar App: Events, Reminders & Panchang
A friendly walkthrough of the Nepali Calendar app: view the BS calendar and daily Panchang, read Rashifal, add custom events and birthday reminders, and use Kundali Milan, Saait and forex tools.
The 27 Nakshatras: Complete List and Their Meanings
A complete list of all 27 nakshatras from Ashwini to Revati, with ruling planets and traits, plus what a nakshatra is, the 4 padas, and their use in naming and muhurta.