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The intersection of Indrachok, along with Maru, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Makhan, Jana Baha, Asan and Naxal, mark the old India-Tibet trade route that is now a vibrant market street. [10] Kalimati fruit and vegetable market: Kathmandu: Kalimati fruit and vegetable market is the biggest wholesale market for agricultural products in Nepal.
Nepal stands as a unique example of a secular and multicultural nation where diverse festivals are joyfully celebrated within communities. In Nepal, individuals of varying religious backgrounds coexist in the same neighborhoods and societies, fostering a spirit of unity as they come together to share in the celebrations of a multitude of festivals, thus sharing their joys, happiness, and ...
Indra Jātrā, also known as Yenyā Punhi is the biggest religious street festival in Kathmandu, Nepal. "Ye" means the old Newari name for "Kathmandu", "Ya" means “Celebration”, and "Puhni" means full moon so together means the birthday of the old city of Kathmandu. [1] The celebrations consist of two events, Indra Jātrā and Kumāri Jātrā.
The first edition of Photo Kathmandu followed the April 2015 Nepal earthquake, during the 2015 Nepal blockade, in an effort to shift international attention back to Nepal. [9] [10] The festival was held in the historical city of Patan. [10] The second edition of Photo Kathmandu took place in 2016, before going biennial.
In Kolkata, India, the Chinese community celebrated by taking to the streets, beating drums, and performing a dragon dance. Lunar New Year celebrations in Kolkata, India. AP Photo/Bikas Das
The intersection of Indra Chowk, along with Maru, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Makhan, Jana Baha, Asan and Naxal, mark the old India-Tibet trade route that is now a vibrant market street. [1] Six streets meet at Indra Chowk and link the square to Kathmandu's major localities. Its temples and bazaar draw streams of pilgrims and shoppers.
A defender (orange) in the free zone, near a sitting chaser Kho kho is a traditional South Asian sport that dates to ancient India. [21] [22] It is the second-most popular traditional tag game in the Indian subcontinent after kabaddi. [23] Kho kho is played on a rectangular court with a central lane connecting two poles which are at either end ...
National Museum of Nepal. Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepals's art and architecture is a dazzling display from medieval to the present, which is a heady amalgamation of two of the ancient and greatest religions of the world – Hinduism and Buddhism.