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03 DEC

BALA CHATURDASHI

An all-night vigil by the light of small wick lamps marks the beginning of Bala Chaturdashi. The festival of Bala Chaturdashi is a celebration in Nepal that is held at Pashupatinath Temple near Kathmandu every year in late November or early December. Hindu pilgrims from all over Nepal, as well as India, gather at Pashupatinath temple, which is considered to be the most sacred temple of Shiva (Pashupati), in Nepal. Throughout the night the pilgrims chant and dance by the light of their lamps while paying homage to Lord Shiva. At daybreak, worshippers make their way down to the holy Bagmati River for ritual bathing. The Bagmati flows through the Kathmandu Valley and has a number of Hindu temples located on its banks. It is considered to be the holiest river by both Buddhists and Hindus. Hindus are cremated on the banks of the Bagmati and the Nepalese Hindu tradition requires that the dead body be dipped three times into the river prior to cremation.

10 NOV

CHHATH PARWA

Chhath Parva, attracts thousands of pilgrims to the holy town of Janakpur in south-eastern Nepal. But it is celebrated all over Nepal including Kathmandu where people from the Terai gather along the banks of rivers especially Bagmati to worship. The goal they say is to achieve purity both physical and spiritual. Devotees from Nepal and India throng the ancient city of Janakpur to worship at the famous Janaki Temple and take ritual baths in the rivers and ponds. It is a three-day festival with the first day spent in cleaning the kitchen and preparing for the fast. On the second day, devotees fast from the morning and spend the day preparing their offerings of fruits, sweets and nuts etc. In the evening they gather at the banks of rivers and ponds to wait for the sun to set. They light lamps, sing songs and wade into the water to pray and make offerings to the fading sun. Lighted oil-wick lamps are set afloat on the river and it is a beautiful sight to behold. After the sun goes down the devotees return home. The worshippers are almost exclusively women with most men just watching. The ritual is repeated the next morning at dawn when they wait for the sun to rise. As the sun comes up over the horizon there is euphoria and devotees scramble to offer prayers, holy water, fruits, coconuts and sacred threads.

05 NOV

GOBARDAN PUJA

Goru Puja or ox worship and Govardan Puja are being observed throughout the country Thursday on the fourth day of the five-day-long Tihar festival celebrated by the Hindus in tcountry. The Govardhan Puja rituals are being observed Thursday with the replicas of the Govardhan Mountain made out of the cow dung. People prepare a mixture of the cow dung and ochre formed into a paste and apply on the courtyard of their homes and on the floors today. The rituals are linked to the Hindu God Sri Krishna who, according to the legend, lifted the Govardhan Mountain by his hand and protected the people of a place called Gokul from torrential rains caused by Indra, the God of rain. It is believed that the rain God was angered and thereby caused the heavy downpour.

04 NOV

LAXMI PUJA

As a part of Deepawali or Tihar, Lakshmi Pooja is celebrated on the third day especially in October or November according to the solar calendar. On this specious occasion, people worship Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, fortune, power, luxury, beauty, fertility, and auspiciousness. Most of the Hindus believe that worshipping Laxmi genuinely for fortune and success. People still believe that Goddess Laxmi enters and resides in the place of hard work, virtue, and bravery. In Nepal, Laxmi Puja is celebrated as a part of Tihar-the second largest festival of Nepalese people and is celebrated for 5 days. These include Kag (crow) Tihar, Kukur (dog) Tihar, Gai (cow) Tihar in the morning and Laxmi pooja at night, Maha puja (self puja) or Goru (Ox and Bull) Tihar or Gobardhan Puja; and finally, Bhai Tika (Bhai dhooj) counting the first, second, third, fourth and fifth days respectively.

15 OCT

BIJAYA DASHAMI

Happy Dashain On the day of Bijaya Dashami, today, the Goddess of the festival should be disposed of in rivers and ponds as per religious rituals (bisarjan) at 8.19 am and the auspicious hour of receiving tika is 10.2 am, according to Prof Shree Krishna Adhikari, President of the Nepal Calendar Determination Committee. Although the auspicious hour for receiving Prasad of Devi has been fixed 10.2 am today as per the requirement of the calendar, the entire day after the immersion of the Goddess is auspicious for that purpose, Prof Adhikari said. The worship of Sri Durga Bhawani at Dasain ghars over nine days concludes formally on the day of Bijaya Dashami after the Abhishekh or sprinkling of holy water takes place marking the beginning of tika. People receive tika and jamara till the full moon day. Tika and jamara are considered the auspicious gifts of the goddess Nawa Durga and they signify prosperity. It is believed that one need not seek an auspicious hour if one undertakes any new assignment, campaign or journey on the auspicious day of Bijaya Dashami.

14 OCT

MAHA NAWAMI

Navratri has brought Fulpati and Ashtami to Mahanavami. On the ninth day of Navratri, we have to prepare for the tika tomorrow. How is Dashain going? Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, many good wishes of Bada Dashain! Today is the ninth day of Navratri, today is the day of special worship of Mother Siddhidhatri as the ninth power of Goddess Durga and along with her worship of Goddess Mahalakshmi. Today, it is believed that by worshiping Siddhidhatri as a power, one can achieve perfection that can conquer the whole world and nothing in the world is inaccessible for them. According to the Devi Purana, Shivaji himself has attained perfection due to the infinite mercy of this goddess. The lotus flower is the favorite object of these goddesses sitting over the lion as her wagon. There is a belief that by practicing them, one will attain salvation in both this world and the hereafter, and it is mentioned in the Markandeya Purana that if the Siddhidhatri is pleased and gives a gift as a power, all the desires of the seeker will be fulfilled.

13 OCT

MAHA ASTAMI

The festival of Navratri is celebrated with much pomp and zeal by Hindus all around the world. This auspicious nine-day celebration, dedicated to Maa Durga, is about to end as devotees celebrate Ashtami today, October 13, and Maha Navami on October 14. Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami are considered two of the most important days of Navratri. Additionally, devotees worship Goddess Mahagauri and Goddess Siddhidatri on these last two days - Ashtami and Navami - of Navratri. May Maa Durga empower you with her blessings of name, fame, health, wealth, happiness, humanity, knowledge, and power. On this auspicious occasion of Navami, let Maa Durga illuminate your life with countless blessings. Sending you warm wishes on Durga Ashtami!

12 OCT

FULPATI

Fulpati : Dashain is not just a festival of fun. It has many features and importance. There are social significance, which unites the society. It has religious significance, which conveys the message that power and truth prevail. It has economic significance, which leads to a booming market for everything from clothing to food. There is emotional significance, which brings distant relatives together. Dashain is a festival of harmony. It is a festival of unity. Overall, it is a part of our way of life. From Ghatsthapana, Dashain begins duly. Tick ​​on the tenth day of gestation. That is the day to get vaccinated from relatives, Ganyamanya. This is called Vijaya Dashami. It is also a triumph of victory. The victory of truth over untruth.

07 OCT

GHATASTHAPANA

The Dashain festival began with Ghatasthapana on Thursday with Hindus across the country sowing barley seeds for jamara at their homes and temple. On this day, people clean up their houses early in the morning and prepare for Ghatasthapana, which literally means setting up the pot. ‘Ghata’ means pot and ‘sthapana’ means to establish. Hindu deity Ganesh is also worshiped on the day and kalasha (a vessel of holy water) and diyo (oil lamps) are placed at an altar dedicated for the ritual, before offering prayers.

29 SEP

JITIYA PARWA

Jitiya is an important festival of Nepali married women of Mithilanchal and Tharu woman of all castes. Jitiya vrata is performed for the wellbeing and long life of her sons. It is performed on Aswin Krishna Ashtmi usually during Pradosh time. Nepali women observe Nirjala fast (without water) on this day and break the fast next day on the end of Ashtami. Sometimes, when Ashtami begins in afternoon, women may have to fast for two days. Since nothing, even a drop of water, is put in mouth, the fast is also called Khar Jitia. The rituals are performed for the welfare of the son in the family during the period of Pitra Paksha every year. The mothers offer mustard oil and khilli to the female ancestors and Lord Jimutvahana. Bangles and curd are offered to the eagle and siyarin on this day by the mothers of the sons. Othgan Vidhi takes place before the sunrise and after that the mothers have to stop taking water also.

19 SEP

INDRA JATRA

Indra is Lord of Rain and the king of Heaven. Jatra is procession. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day. Indra Jatra is festival of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Some believes Indra Jatra is thanking day to lord Indra for the rain. According to others, the festival is celebrated in the honor of Bahirab, who is Shiva's manifestation and is believed to destroy evil. Indra Jatra begins every year from the day of the Bhadra Dwadasi to Ashwin Krishna Chaturdasi. It is a eight day long festival. This year it starts from September 08, 2014 and last through September 16, 2014. That is from Bhadra 23 to Bhadra 30, 2071 as per Nepali B.S Calendar. The official calendar day for the festival is on September 08, 2014.

19 SEP

SAMBIDHAN DIWAS

For the first time in the history of the country, the 65-years of aspiration of the people to make a constitution through the elected representatives of the people has come true. This was on the 2072 B.S. Asoj 3, Nepal's first President Ram Baran Yadav signed and approved the "Constitution of Nepal 2072". Today is the Asoj 3rd, the national constitution day of Nepal, the day to commemorate the promulgation of the Nepali constitution. The Constitution of Nepal 2072 brought by the contribution, sacrifice, penance, and sweat of thousands of Nepali has proved to be truly fruitful and auspicious. By the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nepal 2072 BS, Nepal has moved forward on the path of law and republican rule. According to the draft constitution signed by eight parties including the Maoists, the full constitution has been issued replacing the interim constitution issued on Magh 1st, 2063 BS.

09 SEP

HARITALIKA TEEJ VRATA

When we hear “Teej”, we remember our mom, grandmother in red sprees, dancing enjoying with their friends. “Teej” is one of the Hindu festivals that are celebrated by women in many parts of Nepal, India and now all over the world among Nepali and Indians. This is so popular in Nepal that it is a public holiday for women. It is celebrated on the third day of the lunar fortnight. It normally is celebrated one day before Ganesh Chaturthi. “Haitalika” is the combination of two Sanskrit words “Harat” (Kidnap) + “Aaliyah” (Female friend). It refers to the event that took place before mata Parvati got married to Lord Shiva. On the day of Haritalika Teej, women worship Lort Shiva & mata Parvati for blissful married life. They seek their blessing for a happy married life. Now a days unmarried girls also celebrate Teej and take “varta”(Fasting), to get the life partner of their choice. It used to be a tradition that married women would go to their parents house to celebrate teej, however it is not always possible now a days.

30 AUG

GAURA PARBA

Gaura Parwa has its roots deeply associated with the origin of the Nepali language and Khas kingdom. The search for the roots of Nepal's language and culture is of great importance in the Far Western landscape and its ancient background. In the far west, which is the origin of the Khas kingdom and the roots of language, culture, and civilization, the Gaura festival is celebrated by organizing various religious activities from the 6th to the 8th of Bhadra Shukla Paksha. Especially in Doti and Kumaon, Gauraparva has been celebrated since time immemorial.

30 AUG

SHREE KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI

The flute in hand, the peacock feather on the head, the soft garden under the cool garden, the melodious of flute in the love of Gopinis with the animals. Today is the birthday of Lord Krishna. Hindus and Devotees of Lord Krishna from all over the world are celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna today. Lord Krishna, who had a very bright and very talented personality, could enchant everyone by playing the flute. There is joy in his smile.

23 AUG

GAIJATRA

Tracing back to the 17th century, Nepal King Pratap Malla lost his young son. The queen was immersed in the great misery and cried all day long. In order to cheer the queen up, the king held this cow festival. The folks dressed in the colorful costumes and the decorated cows symbolized the dead in this year. The king just wanted the queen to understand that she is not the only one who lost relatives and so many people have also lost their loved ones. Death is a natural phenomenon and no one can change it. The cow procession, drum music, masked dances became the highlights in this carnival. The queen eventually smiled and accepted the loss of her son.

22 AUG

JANAI PURNIMA/RAKSHYA BANDHAN

Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan are the religious Hindu festivals of Nepal. Here is everything you need to know about the Janai Purnima, Rakshya Bandhan & Kwati Khane Din festival in Nepal. In the diverse geography of Nepal, diverse festivals are celebrated that hold a cultural significance by the Nepalese, and Janai Purnima is one of them. 'Janai' means a sacred thread and 'Purnima' means full moon in the Nepali language. On the full moon day, Hindu pilgrims, mainly Brahmin and Chhetri men, change the sacred thread, which they wear the whole year around their bodies. On the other hand, Newar celebrates this day as 'Kwati punhi' or 'Gunhi Punhi'. Similarly, Hindus in Terai region celebrate the same day as 'Rakshya Bandhan'.

22 AUG

JANAI PURNIMA/RAKSHYA BANDHAN

Janai Purnima and Raksha Bandhan are the religious Hindu festivals of Nepal. Here is everything you need to know about the Janai Purnima, Rakshya Bandhan & Kwati Khane Din festival in Nepal. In the diverse geography of Nepal, diverse festivals are celebrated that hold a cultural significance by the Nepalese, and Janai Purnima is one of them. 'Janai' means a sacred thread and 'Purnima' means full moon in the Nepali language. On the full moon day, Hindu pilgrims, mainly Brahmin and Chhetri men, change the sacred thread, which they wear the whole year around their bodies. On the other hand, Newar celebrates this day as 'Kwati punhi' or 'Gunhi Punhi'. Similarly, Hindus in Terai region celebrate the same day as 'Rakshya Bandhan'.

21 JUL

EID AL ADHA

The festival may also be known as Al Eid Al Kabeer, which means the 'Grand Eid'. It has this more important status as in religious terms as this Eid lasts for four days whereas Eid Al Fitr is one day, even though most countries observe about the same number of public holidays for both Eids. This festival is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything for God. Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. As the exact day is based on lunar sightings, the date may vary between countries.

26 MAY

UDHAULI PARWA

And how ready are you to dance Sakela Chandi in the midst of this? Chandi dance, which is very popular in the Kirant community, is danced wishing good health, longevity, and prosperity to all. Let's talk about the spring festival of Uvauuli celebrated by the world-famous Kirant community, the descendants of nature. Ubhuli is celebrated as an opportunity to plant crops and thrive. In Uvauli, Sumnima and Paruhang are believed to protect the entire universe. This festival started from Baishakh Shukla Purnima and is celebrated continuously for one month. Happy Uvauli festival to the Kirant community all over the world, may this year's Chandi dance do good to all. Be aware of COVID

26 MAY

BUDDHA JAYANTI/ UDHAULI PARWA

The Sanskrit word Buddha meaning awakening or the awakened. Buddha, a great personality, teacher, philosopher, governess, and guide, completely awakened from the desires of worldly attachments. The Buddha is the master of the world for peace, truth, non-violence, and simplicity. The incessant flow of his knowledge more than 2500 years ago has given a new calm dimension to the human community. Let's discuss this great man Gautam Buddha on the day of Baishakh Shukla Purnima, i.e. Buddha Jayanti. This Baishakh Shukla Purnima is of great importance in the life of Gautam Buddha. His birth, attainment of knowledge, and Samadhi took place on this Baishakh Purnima day.
Choose peace and let's live happily !!

14 MAY

EID AL FITR

Eid Mubarak

Eid al-Fitr. On behalf of the Lhotse Multipurpose Tour & Travels Pvt. Ltd family, we extend our warmest greeting and good wishes to all the Muslim brothers and sisters on this auspicious occasion of the holy festival of Eid al-Fitr, thanking Allah for providing good brotherhood, happiness, peace and prosperity everywhere in the entire world.

01 MAY

INTERNATIONAL LABOUR DAY

Happy Labour Day

May Day, also called Worker's Day or International Workers Day, day commemorating the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement, observed in many countries on May 1. Many around the world tend to associate May Day with socialism and communism, as well as confine this day just concerning Cuba and the former Soviet Union, however, it is important to see this day of labor as more democratic and more important day in today's context. Let me take you back on 19th century, the 19th century is known as the century of workers and their labor. The beginning of this century has embarked the beginning of a new dimension of various factories, industries, production and development, industrial revolution and economic growth.
So, let's not forget that No job or work is small neither greater. Respect all the workers.

14 APR

Nepali New Year

Office remains closed

First of all Happy New Year 2078 B.S. As we start the New Year, let's get down on our knees to thank God we're on our feet. Here's to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old, here's to the things that are yet to come and to the memories that we hold. May we all have a prosperous New Year. Note: Office remains close on occasion of New Year 2078 B.S.

11 APR

Ghode Jaatra

Office remains closed

Our office remains closed on the occasion of Ghode Jatra . Ghode Jaatra is observed on the new moon of Chitra Sukla Pakshya in the Eastern Lunar calendar, which means it usually falls in March or April in the western calendar. This holiday is a popular horse festival that takes place in Kathmandu (Tudi-Khel).

28 MAR

Fagu Poornima/Holi

Office remains closed

Fagu Pornima or Holi is a popular festival mostly celebrated by Hindu which is also known as the festival of Colours. The festival celebrates the eternal and divine love of Radha and Krishna. It also signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it celebrates the victory of Lord Bishnu as Narasimha Narayana over Hiranyakashipu. This year due to COVID-19 government is taking strict action and let us all support the Government and help to control COVID-19. Stay Safe !! Happy Holi 2021 Note: Our office remains closed to this day.

20 MAR

COVID-19 Pandemic

Office remains closed

Dear valuable customers, sadly we want to inform you all about lock-down which is going to start in our country Nepal from 24 March 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) which is recently spreading all over the world. Our Company wishes you all good health. Till the next information our office remains closed.
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11 MAR

Maha-Shivaratri

Office remains closed

Our office remains closed on the occasion of “Maha Shivaratri” is known as one of the most celebrated religious festivals for Hindus. Every year Hindus from all over the world are seen thronging many Shiva temples during this Festival. Pashupatinath Temple is the place with the biggest crowd on this day. While celebrating the festival dont forget about the safety measures of COVID-19. May Lord Shiva provide power to overcome this pandemic as soon as possible. Happy Shivaratri 2021

16 Feb

Basanta Panchami Brata (Sarswati Pooja)

Office remains closed

This is a gentle reminder that our office remains closed on 16 Feb 2021 on the occasion of Basanta Panchami which is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Magh, which typically falls in late January or February. Spring is known as the King of all Season, so the festival commences forty days in advance. It is mostly celebrated by Hindu. They believe in goddess Sarsowti who is a source of education.

07 Feb

Travelling to UAE

Office remains closed

Dear customer, our office remains closed from 12 Feb 2021 to 17 Feb 2021. Our whole staff members along with our Chairperson are travelling to UAE for a Visit Purpose.

14 Jan

Happy Makar Sankranti

2076 B.S

We wish Happy Makar Sankranti/ Maghe Sankranti 2076 B.S. to all our customers. On this occasion our office remains closed.

1 Jan

Happy New Year

2021 A.D

May the new year bring you an abundance of amazing opportunities, beautiful moments, and joyful experiences. May your positive action and attitude inspire others. May you be brave enough to take on and overcome rewarding challenges. May you find yourself in high spirits and excellent health. And may you forever be filled with the hope and strength necessary to make your dreams a reality. Happy New Year 2021

02 Oct

National Festival Events

“Bada Dashain”, “Diwali”, and “Chhat”

This is to inform you all that our office remains closed from 19 Oct 2020 to 06 Nov 2020 on the occasion of our Great National Festivals “Bada Dashain”, “Diwali”, and “Chhat”. May Goddess “Durga” bring a lot of happiness and strength to fight against the COVID-19.
Once again Happy Dashain, Tihar and Chhat.

16 Sep

Lock-Down will end soon

District Administration Office

According to the information of the District Administration Office, Kathmandu Lock-Down will end by 16 Sep 2020. So, we will reopen from 17 Oct 2020.

16 Aug

Lock-Down

Lock-Down in Kathmandu

Dear customer we would like to inform you about the Lock-Down in the Kathmandu Valley which is going to start from 17 Aug 2020 according to the information of District Administration Office, Kathmandu. Until the next information our office remains closed from 17 Aug 2020.

28 JULY

End of Lock-Down

After 120 days

Nepal Government has officially announced the end of Lock-Down in Nepal after 120 days which was started from 24 March 2020. Our office will reopen from 02 Aug 2020 following all the safety measures.

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