Festivals in Nepal

TEFL Trainees / ESL Teachers in Nepal can enjoy Nepalese Festivals

Nepal is a small but beautiful nation situated in the shadow of the Himalayas is not only the land of mountains but we also know it for its wide variety of festivals. Every year more than fifty festivals are celebrated all over Nepal. The Nepalese people celebrate all their festivals with the same galore and enthusiasm that the people a hundred years ago did. Festivities are an integral part of the Nepalese culture and the people do their best to uphold their age-old tradition even today.

New Year: The New Year or the “navavarsh” in Nepal is different from the international new year starting from the first day of the month of vaishak. It usually falls on the second week of April, is deemed as a national holiday. Lhosar is the new year of the Tibetans and Sherpas of Nepal that falls on February. The Buddhist monasteries are quite a sight during this time.

Saraswati Puja: This is the day when the birthday of the Hindu goddess of learning, Saraswati is celebrated. It is primarily a festival of students.

Tihar: Tihar is the second largest festival of Nepal and the Nepalese celebrate it. It lasts for about five days when the people worship Laxmi- the goddess of wealth and ask for a prosperous life. The Nepalese decorate and brightly light their homes with candles or diyas.

Dashain: This is the biggest and most auspicious festival of Nepal and the Nepalese people celebrate it irrespective of caste or creed. It takes place during the month of Karthik during the lunar fortnight and ends at full moon. They worship Goddess Durga with all her required manifestations throughout the country.

There are also a number of other festivals like Holi, Shivratri, Ghode jayanti, Gai yatra, Buddha jayanti, Janmasthami and Teej, which they celebrate with equal vigor throughout the country.

Start a Teaching Career with TEFL Course / TESOL Course / TEFL Certificate Today!!