Living culture
Festivals of Nepal
Most festivals follow the lunar calendar, so their dates move each year. Pick a month to see what is celebrated.
- MaghHindu
Maghe Sankranti
Marks the sun's northward journey; devotees bathe in holy rivers and eat sesame sweets.
Magh · Jan
Across Nepal
- MaghTharu
Maghi (Tharu New Year)
Tharu New Year celebrated around Maghe Sankranti with feasts, dances and cultural programmes.
Magh · Jan
Terai districts
- MaghHindu
Shree Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
Day of worshipping Saraswati, goddess of knowledge; children begin their education on this day.
Magh · Jan–Feb
Across Nepal
- MaghTamang
Sonam Lhosar
New Year of the Tamang community, celebrated on Magh Shukla Pratipada.
Magh · Jan–Feb
Bagmati
