Holidaying in Nepal could turn into an unforgettable affair if it encompasses the true colors of Nepalese tradition. The country boasts an impressive and dynamic cultural wealth that tempts millions to make their way to the valley with bargain flights to Kathmandu. There's nothing like a local festival in Nepal that brings you close to the heart of Nepalese culture. Nepal prides itself with a distinctive blend of Hindu and Buddhist religions and houses a number of temples and monasteries in its petite treasure. Nepal buzzes in the spirit of these pulsating events all through the year that makes the travelers book Kathmandu flights to capture the essence of life in Nepal.
Let's take a quick look at some of the prominent festivals of Nepal.
Maghe Sangranti: Held in January every year, this festival is celebrated on the day when the Sun enters the southern hemisphere. People take a holy bath in the river Bagmati early in the morning and move to the Lord Vishnu Temple to pay homage to their deities. The aroma of traditional Nepalese food multiplies as the devotees celebrate Maghe Sangranti with enticing local meals comprising of rice cooked with lentils, yams and sweets like laddu made from seasame and sugarcane paste. A grand celebration takes place along Devghat in Chitwan as people gather around the meeting point of the rivers Kali, Gandaki and Trisuli to take a holy dip.
Basanta Panchami: Often referred to as Shri Panchami or Saraswoti, Basanta Panchami is celebrated on 13th February in worship of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and learning. This day holds immense significance for students. The goddess on this day widens their knowledge horizon and their studies will progress further fruitfully. Basanta Panchami also bears religious significance for Buddhists who dedicate the day to worship God Manjushree.
Mother's Day (Mata Tirtha Puja): Various festivals and ceremonies are celebrated in Nepal in order to keep their tradition of the united family alive as they bring the entire family together and strengthen relationships prevailing in the society. 'Mata Tritha Puja' which in English means 'Mother's day' is one such festival that falls on the last day of the dark fortnight of April or early May. It is a day when children show gratitude to their mother for her unconditional love and care. Every house in the country bustles with various activities and everyone, regardless of age tries his best to make their mother feel special on the day. There aren't many religious ceremonies but the entire day is filled with festivities and family reunion.
Buddha Jayanti: One of the most popular festivals in Nepal is Buddha Jayanti held to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, Prince Siddharth Gautam who was born in the southern Terai region of Nepal about 543 BC. Large groups of devotees parade through the streets singing prayers. They pay homage to the lord in all the major Buddhist shrines such as Swayambhu and Boudhanath. Various other festivals like Ghanta Karna Chaturdasi, Janai Purnima, Rakshya Bandhan, Khumbeshwor Mela Patan, Gaijatra, Shree Krishna Janmastami, Gokarna Aunsi (Father's Day), Teej Ko Darkhane Din and many more let the travelers have an enthralling time in Nepal with regular or bargain flights to Kathmandu
The nation sees a massive tourist turn out who book Kathmandu flights around various cultural festivals of both Hindu and Buddhist religions.
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