festivals
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Yomari festival
Shaped like a fish, or a teardrop, Yomari is a unique steamed delicacy native to the Newa community of Nepal.
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Kumari, the living goddess
The Kumari is believed to be the incarnation of Taleju, or a manifestation of Vajradevi who is revered as a protector of the land.
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Kartik Nach of Patan
Kartik Nach takes place on a public platform in front of Patan Durbar Square and has been continuing for nearly 400 years.
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That is not education
While the day is meant to celebrate knowledge and the beauty of learning, this careless defacement shows the opposite.
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Dipankha Yatra
Dipankha Yatra is a grand religious festival deeply rooted in the traditions of the historic and ancient city of Lalitpur.
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