Govinda Prasad Panthy's Blog – September 2010 Archive (3)

Gai Jatra



Gai Jatra procession through the streets of Kathmandu.The festival of "Gai Jatra", the procession of cows, is generally celebrated in the Nepalese month of Bhadra (August-September). The festival of cows is one of the most popular festivals of Nepal. The whole complex of Gai Jatra festival has its roots in the ancient age when people feared and worshipped Yamaraj,"the god of death". However, the ironical sessions synonymous with the Gai Jatra festival came into tradition in… Continue

Teej



Women dancing in Teej"Teej" is the fasting festival for women. It takes place in August or early September. The festival is a three-day long celebration that combines sumptuous feasts as well as rigid fasting. Through this religious fasting, hindu women pray for marital bliss, well being of their spouse and children and purification of their own body and soul.



Traditionally, the ritual of Teej is obligatory for all Hindu married women and girls who have reached… Continue

Gokarna Aunsi (Father Day)



The Nepali religion , tradition and culture holds a lot of reverence for a father . He is considered the pillar of strength , respect and support of a family. The most auspicious day to honour one's father is Gokarna Aunsi . It falls on the dark fortnight in August or in early September.



A day when children show their gratitude and appreciation for his guidance and teachings in life. Sons and daughters, near or far, come with presents and… Continue