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Magh (Nepali: माघ) is the tenth month in Bikram Sambat or B.S., the official and Hindu religious calendar of the Nepalese speaking people native to the Indian subcontinent of Hindu Nepalese nationality and ethnic Hindu Nepalis of Indian nationality.
Maghe Sankranti is a major harvest festival celebrated in Nepal. Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun from one zodiac sign to another, and when the Sun enters Capricorn (Makara), it is called Makara Sankranti. This occasion is called Makara Sankranti in the Pahari context.
The first day of the month of Magh. January 18: Sonam Losar: Religious: New Year celebration by the Tamang community. January 22: Saraswati Puja: Religious: Educational institution only. January 30: Shahid Diwas: Non-Religious: Martyr's day in Nepal remembering the first four Martyrs of Nepal. February 13: Maha Shivaratri: Religious: Celebrated ...
Maghi is the regional name of the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti celebrated in Nepal, Punjab, Haryana Jammu division and Himachal Pradesh. In Himachal, the festival is also known as Maghi Saaji [1] [2] or Magha Ra Saza. [3] In Bihar and Nepal it is also referred to as Maghi Parva or Maghi Sankranti.
Makar Mela is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated every 12 years in the month of Magh (Mid January-Early February) in Panauti town of Nepal. The festival attracts Hindu pilgrims from all over Nepal, India and some foreign tourists. Pilgrims believe that taking a dip in the holy river during the festival washes away their sins. [1] [2] [3]
Magh Mela, a Hindu festival celebrated in the month Magh (Bengali calendar) , the 10th month in the Bengali calendar, last month of the winter season Magh (Nepali calendar) , the tenth month in Bikram Sambat (the official calendar of Nepal), approximately January 15 to February 12 of the Gregorian calendar and 29 days long
Martyrs' Day is celebrated every year on Magh 16 (January 30). Martyrs' week is Magh 10-16 (January 23–29). [5] Sukraraaj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, named after Shukraraj Shastri, Shahid Gate is a monument to the martyrs in Kathmandu.
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 ...