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This festival is known as Kaya Macha Nakha: (Boys' Festival), while Sithi Nakha: (सिथि नख:) is known as MhyaMcha Nakha: (Girls' Festival).
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Gunla Parva |गुँला प​र्व​ |
Gunla is a holy month for Newar Buddhists, celebrated by reciting scriptures, fasting, and visiting worship places. It is rooted in the Buddha's time when monks taught the Dharma. Traditional beliefs suggest that excessive rain caused mud house devastation and melancholy, so people played devotional music at Swayambhu.
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Nag Panchami | नागपञ्चमी |
Celebrated primarily in Nepal and some regions of India, Nag Panchami (नागपञ्चमी) is a traditional Hindu festival devoted to the worship of Snakes (Nāgas). This festival is celebrated with great fervor and cultural significance in Bhaktapur, Nepal.
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Gunpunhi (गुंपुन्हि) | Kwati Punhi (क्वाति पुन्हि)
In Nepalbhasa (Newari), this day is also known as Gunpunhi (गुंपुन्हि). This day is known as "Gunla Punhi (Full Moon)" or "Gunpunhi (गुंपुन्हि)" among the Newar people.
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Sa:Paru (Gaijatra) | (Nepal Bhasa: सा पारु)
But according to experts as  Culturologist, this festival was celebrated with bullfighting in Lichchavikal (Lichchavi Era) rather than Mallakalin(Malla Era), and the word "Sayat" was first used during the Gopal dynasty. "Sa:" is Cow "Yat" is referred to as " Jatra ". This trip, which began over time, has a connection to religion.
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Nilbahari-Naach | निलबाराही द्यो प्याखँ
Nil Barahi, a manifestation of the Hindu guardian deity, is honored by the dance. Masks and costumes depicting different gods and mythological figures, such as Bhairav, Barahi, Simha, Kumari, Dwarpal, and Ganesh,
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Pancha Dan | पञ्चदान
The festival of five summer gifts is known as Pancha Dan. Rice grains, unhusked rice grains, salt, money, and pulses are among the five items that must be contributed on a daily basis. People nowadays donate other goods as well, depending on their wishes and capacities.
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Khwapa Lakhe(Bhaktapur Lakhey Naach)
The long-lost Lakhe dance was formally resumed by Ranjitkar Samaj. On the occasion of Indra Jatra, the dance will be performed for two days in year.
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Blue 'Pulukisi' in Bhaktapur
The White Elephant in Kathmandu is known as 'Pulukisi,' whereas the Blue Elephant is known as 'Bhaktapur.' In Kathmandu, there is no such thing as Indrajatra-Pulukisi. The story related with Pulukisi in Bhaktapur differs from that in Kathmandu.
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Kija Puja-Bhai Tika

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On this day, the Mandap (Manda(मन्दः)) is prepared and written in the same way that it is on Mha Puja day. The Mandap also contains a variety of  fruits like Apple, Oranges, Guava, Bananas, pears, Pomelo Salad, Citron, dried coconut and Paan (Betel Quid),. Newa: Instead of Pancharangi Tika  Globe Amaranth Garland Along with Kokha (Specific Thread Graland with multiple pieces of colorful Clothes ) Akshata, Abir, Dahi, Chiura, and liquor,Red Tika ‘Jaki Singh’. It is usual in the Newar community to offer Sagun same, just as it is on Mha Puja day.

The worship of Panchatatva is followed by the worship of and wishes for the lifespan of one’s brother. In the Newa community, the celebration is known for the closeness of the goddesses and sisters within each human being.

 

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Saptarangi tikas, never-ending  Globe Amaranth Garland, Celeriac, Anarsa, sweet chocolate, cashews, raisins, coconut, chowkda, sweets, spices, and other foods are used by sisters to adore their brothers and sisters. Yamaraj’s messenger came to pick up Bhaitika once while a disciple was holding his sibling, according to a famous legend. Yamadoot claims that his brother has reached old age and that his death is imminent. Yamadut is told to wait until Tikatalo is finished, and Yamadoot is also kept together and Tikatalo is venerated during Tikatalo. Yamadoot, who was pleased with Cheli’s regard and respect, is said to have requested Cheli for a gift rather than asking for one.The brothers vaccinate the girls after applying mustard oil to their heads, shaving their hair, and drinking Saptarangi tika. After lovingly applying saptarangi tika to each other’s foreheads, the sisters give their brothers fruits, naivedha, and maramsala in accordance with their gaksha, while the brothers kneel down and place dakshina or other presents in accordance with their gaksha at the sister’s feet.

 

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