With the entry of new year in Nepal, Rato Macchindranath glorifies the streets of Patan with his presence and blessing to his devotees and farmers with rain water. It is believed that the Jatra (festival ) was first celebrated in 897 A.D. to honor Macchindranath.
 LALITPUR, March 31:Streets of Patan are filled with the smell of Newari dishes and flecked with sparkling colors of traditional costumes even as resounding melodies of folk songs take the visitors back to the historical days.Lalitpur folks are overwhelmed these days as swarm of visitors throng Lalitpur festival that began on Thursday. The 86 toles, including Lakhel, Managlbazar, Yasoda Mahabihar Bubahal has been decorated in best possible ways. Continue reading |
With the aim of aiding to explore the international market and to provide the best platform for optimum consumer’s satisfaction, Laliptur Festival 2013 is beind held from today 28th march to 3rd April.The festival is jointly orgainsed by Laliptur Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sub-Metropolitan City and Jyapu Samaj, Yala. Continue reading