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In Nepal, Raksha Bandhan is referred to as Janai Purnima or Rishitarpani, and involves a sacred thread ceremony. It is observed by both Hindus and Buddhists of Nepal. [47] The Hindu men change the thread they wear around their chests (janai), while in some parts of Nepal girls and women tie rakhi on their brother's wrists.
The Janai Purnima also known as Rakshyabandhan festival takes place on the full moon day of Shrawan i.e. Shrawan Purnima every year. In the year of 2080, it falls on 14th of Bhadra. It is celebrated by Hindus and other Hindu related religions like Buddhist, Jain, belonging to aumkaar (ॐ कार) family.
Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan: Religious: Sacred thread festival, Janai Purnima marks the renewal of the sacred thread by Brahmins. Raksha Bandhan celebrates the holi bond between brothers and sisters. Gaijatra: Religious: A day of commemoration for those who died in the past year. Holiday in Kathmandu Valley only. September 2: Krishna ...
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Kumbeshwar Pokhari during Janai Purnima. Kumbeshwar Mela or Janai Purnima Mela (usually August full moon) is one of the major festival where around 2 Lakhs devotees come to worship the embossed silver sheath worn by the temples sacred linga (phallic symbol), which is placed in a special pavilion in the middle of the tank in the hub temple. Also ...
So taking a dip in the pond during the festival of Janai Purnima (जनै पुर्णिमा) is equivalent to doing the same in Gosainkunda. [2] Shiva’s mount, the bull Nandi is kneeling in front of the main Kumbheshwor Temple. High above the wooden roof tiers, it looks as if they might topple over on this five-story building.
Gosaikunda Mela- celebrated every year on Janai Purnima by Hindus and Buddhists at Gosaikunda in Rasuwa district. [9] Godavari Mela- celebrated every 12 years in Godavari, Lalitput. [10] Matsya Narayana Mela - held every three years at Matsyanarayan's temple in Kathmandu.
About 30 thousands pilgrims visit the temple on each Mondays during the month of Shravan. Other festival celebrated in the temple includes Janai Purnima. Pilgrims are mostly Hindus from Nepal and India. [3] Nepal Government has issued a postal stamp in 2073 BS (2016-2017) showing the imagery of the Shiva Jyotirlinga from this temple. [1]