Newa Festival

Newa Festival

Newari Festival refers to the festivals that are celebrated by the Newars. Newars are well known for their lavish festivals. The word Jatra is used for carnivals.

List of festivals

Based on Nepalese calendar, Nepal Sambat, the different festivals are:

  • Swanti
  • Sakimila Punhi
  • Bala Chahre
  • Yomari Punhi
  • Ghayh Chaku Sanhlhu
  • Swasthani Bakhan Kanegu
  • Shree Panchami
  • Sila Chahre
  • Holi Punhi
  • Pahan Chahre
  • Biskah Jatra
  • Janmaadya Jatra
  • Bungdya Jatra
  • Bhoto Jatra
  • Swanya Punhi
  • Sithi Nakhah
  • Gathan Mugah
  • Goon lā Dharma
  • Gunhu Punhi
  • Sā Pāru
  • Pancha Dan
  • Yanya Punhi
  • Mohani
  • Matya jatra (lalitpur)

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