Cultural Guides

Sithi Nakha is a Newar festival celebrated before the monsoon to clean water sources like wells and stone spouts, honouring the water guardians (nagas) and promoting hygiene. It also pays tribute t...

While many Newar girls grew with their feet being painted red, their younger sisters do not share the same opportunities.  Alah tegu practice in the Newar community of Nepal is related to purificat...