Provided by Xinhua Performers get ready to perform a mask dance during the celebration of the festival of Rudrayani, widely known as Sikali Jatra, in Khokana village of Lalitpur, Nepal, Oct. 8, 2024. ...

Gai Jatra is the procession of cows and is dedicated to God Yama – the god of death. It is observed the day after Raksha Bandhan and Janai Purnima in Nepal. Gai Jatra 2025 date is August 9. People who ...

The medieval town of Khokana recently held its vibrant "Shikali Jatra," a traditional festival celebrated in place of the fortnightly Dashain festival. During this five-day event, masked dancers ...

Indra Jatra, one of Kathmandu's most important festivals, is steeped in ancient tradition and sacred rituals. Highlights include the worship of Swet Bhairab, a fierce form of Lord Shiva ...

Flooding and landslides caused by continuous rainfall has killed at least 66 people in Nepal, and a further 69 are missing, officials said Saturday. Rain has been pouring down since Friday night ...

Indra Jatra, one of Kathmandu’s most important festivals, is steeped in ancient tradition and sacred rituals. Highlights include the worship of Swet Bhairab, a fierce form of Lord Shiva, and the ...

Rescuers are searching for people missing after flooding and landslides in Nepal that has killed more than 200 - as images show the devastation left behind by the extreme conditions. Nepal's ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A man walks on a muddy alleyway carrying belongings salvaged from his house in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday ...

Officials in Nepal said schools in flood-hit areas will be shut in the coming days as landslides and flash flooding triggered by heavy rains have killed some 150 people. The order on Sunday came ...