Today is brothers day in Nepal which is the literal meaning of Kija Puja in the Newar language. However it has the wider meaning of brothers AND sisters day with each “sides” ceremonials being conducted at different times.Usually early in… Read More ›
Today is the 4th day of Nepal’s Tihar festival with a specific ritual performed only by the Newar people. The Newar are the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu valley, a culturally rich ethnic group residing in the three major cities… Read More ›
I’ve seen some strange sights in my time, many in Nepal, but none stranger than those associated with Tihar (Diwali, in India, Festival of Light). Each day has a focus of specific worship in sequence Crows, Dogs, Cows, Self, Brothers,… Read More ›
It’s now day 2 of The Festival of Light and due to the weirdness of the Nepal calendar (it’s 2079!) you get two for the price of one …….. dog worship and goddess Laxmi worship.Today is Kukur Puja, a day… Read More ›
Today is the first day of The Festival of Light, variously called Tihar, Diwali and Dipawali. However it is less well known as Swanti to the Newar people, the original inhabitants of The Kathmandu Valley. My wife, Dr C is… Read More ›
Today is brothers day in Nepal which is the literal meaning of Kija Puja in the Newar language. However it has the wider meaning of brothers AND sisters day with each “sides” ceremonials being conducted at different times.Usually early in… Read More ›
The Two Doctors 
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