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Karkaṭa, also referred to as Karka or Karkatha, is a month in the Indian solar calendar. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It corresponds to the zodiacal sign of Cancer , and overlaps approximately with the later half of July and early half of August in the Gregorian calendar .
Kartik (Nepali: कार्तिक) is the seventh month in the Vikram Samvat, the official Calendar for Nepalese. This month usually starts on 18 October until 16 November. This month is mostly 30 days long. Kartik is also known as the month of festivals because two major festivals, Dashain and Tihar, usually falls in this month.
The festival of Kartik Poornima (Kartika 15/30) falls in this month; it celebrated as Dev Deepavali in Varanasi. This coincides with the nirvana of the Jain Tirthankara Mahavira , the birth of the Sikh Guru Nanak, Guru Nanak Jayanti , and the well-known Ayyappan garland festival for the god of Sabarimala , which is also known as Tripuri Purnima.
[23] [24] and marks the first day of the month of Vaisakha, which is usually celebrated on 13 or 14 April every year and is a historical and religious festival in Hinduism. Baisakh (Nepal): The first day of Baisakh is celebrated as Nepalese New Year [25] because it is the day which marks Hindu Solar New Year [26] as per the solar Nepali Bikram ...
A page of Swasthani Brata Katha in Nepali language (ca. 1917). Swasthani Brata Katha is a Hindu tale recited every day for a month, which mostly falls in January and February. [3] The book has 31 chapters which tell the story of life of various gods and goddesses.
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 ...
Bhadra (Nepali: भाद्र) also known as Bhadau (Nepali: भदौ) is the fifth month in the Bikram Sambat, the official Nepali calendar. This month coincides with August 17 to September 16 of the Western Calendar and is 31 days long. Being mostly based on Hindu calendar, Nepali calendar's festival dates are flexible. Important events are:
Seto Dharti (Nepali: सेतो धरती, lit. 'White earth') is a Nepali novel written by Amar Neupane. [1] [2] It was published in 2012 by FinePrint Publication.It is the second novel of the author who previously penned a novel called Paniko Gham.