Darchula(Nepal) festivals

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Darchula(Nepal) list of festivals:

Festivals in Nepal begin with religion, ending as social event. There are more than 50 major festivals in a year celebrated by Nepalese. Although most of these festivals are religious some have historical significance, while others are seasonal and legendary celebrations.

The dates of most festivals are fixed by famous astrologers after consulting the lunar calendar. The biggest and most popular festivals are: Dashain, a celebration of Goddess Durga victory over evil Mahisashur; and Tihar, a celebration of lights dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi.

It is not hard to catch colorful processions in different streets of the Valley almost every other day of the week. Cultural acts of dances and songs are integral parts of some celebrations while some celebrations are just quiet family gatherings. Grand celebrations like Ghode Jatra and Gai Jatra entertain participants and spectators every year.

List of Festivals

Festivals Name	(2068)	2012 – 2012
Bisket Jatra	Baisakh 1, 2068	14th April, 2012
Navavarsha (Nepali New Year)	Baisakh 1, 2068	14th April, 2012
Mata Tirtha Aaushi (Mother’s day)	Baisakh 20, 2068	3rd  May, 2012
Red Machhendranath Rath Jatra	Baisakh 21, 2068	4th May, 2012
Buddha Jayanti	Jesth 3, 2068	17th May, 2012
Harishyani Akadashi	Ashad 27, 2068	11th July, 2012
Dumji	Ashad 31, 2068	15th July, 2012
Guru Purnima	Ashad 31, 2068	15th June, 2012
Ghantakarna Chaturdashi	Srawan 13, 2068	29th July, 2012
Gunla Festival Nepal	Srawan 15, 2068	31st July, 2012
Naag Panchami	Srawan 19, 2068	4th Aug , 2012
Janai Purnima & Raksha Bandhan	Srawan 28, 2068	13th Aug, 2012
Gai Jatra	Srawan 29, 2068	14th Aug, 2012
Krishna Janmastami	Bhadra 4, 2068	21st Aug, 2012
Gokarna Aunsi (Father’s day)	Bhadra 12, 2068	29th Aug, 2012
Teej	Bhadra 14, 2068	31st Aug , 2012
Rishi Panchami-	Bhadra 16 , 2068	2nd Sep , 2012
Indra Jatra	Bhadra 25, 2068	11th Sep , 2012
Dashain (Vijaya Dashami )	Ashoj 16 - 19, 2068	3rd  - 6th Oct. 2012
Tihar	Kartik 9 - 11 , 2068	26th -  28th Oct, 2012
Haribodhini Ekadashi	Kartik 20, 2068	6th Nov, 2012
Mani Rimdu	Kartik 24 - 27, 2068	10th -13th Nov, 2012
Bala Chatur Dashi	Mangshir 8, 2068	24th Nov, 2012
Vibhaha Panchami	Mangshir 13, 2068	29th Nov, 2012
Yomari Punhi	Mangshir 24, 2068	10th Dec, 2012
Sweta Machhendranath Snan	Poush 17, 2068	1 Jan, 2012
Poush Sukla Purnima (Swasthani)	Poush 25, 2068	9th Jan 2012
Maghe Sankranti	Magh 1, 2068	15th Jan, 2012
Lhosar (Tibetan New Year)	Magh 10, 2068	24th Jan, 2012
Shree Panchami or Saraswati Puja	Magh 14, 2068	28th Jan, 2012
Shree Swasthani Purnima End	Magh 24, 2068	7th Feb, 2012
Shivaratri	Falgun 8, 2068	20th Feb, 2012
Fagu Purnima (Holi)	Falgun 24, 2068	7th March , 2012
Ghode Jatra	Chaitra 9, 2068	22nd March, 2012
Chaite Dashain	Chaitra 18, 2068	31st March, 2012
Ram Nawami	Chaitra 18, 2068	31st March, 2012

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