Nepali New Year Tradition

Nepali New Year Tradition

Nepali New Year Tradition: Nepali New Year starts in Baisakh that falls in mid-April. Nepalese follow the Bikram Sambat calendar. Since there are more than 120 ethnic groups residing in Nepal, they have their traditions to celebrate this New Year.

Most of them have similar trends while some of them have different ones. The most tradition people are following on New Year are the family get-together, visiting the temple, organizing the picnic, parties, giving wishes, and much more. Happy New Year 2077.

Let us know some of the traditions in Nepal to celebrate New Year.

Nepali New Year Tradition

1. Family get together

The most similar tradition in celebrating New Year is a family get-together. Every New Year is a public holiday for all Nepalese. On this holiday, most Nepalese get together to share their lovely moments and joy with their family members.

Since people may have been to some other places due to their jobs, business, or study purpose, this New Year is the perfect time to make them gather in one place.

2. Visiting the temple

Most of the Nepalese are Hindus and they have great belief in their religion. New Year is the perfect time to visit the temple for all Nepalese since they believe that visiting the temple on the first day of the New Year will lead them to a peaceful and happy year ahead. So, they bathe in the morning, wear a healthy dress and visit nearby temples with good hearts.

3. Bisket Jatra

Bisket Jatra is one of the most important festivals celebrated in New Year by the Newars in Bhaktapur. A special game called tug of war will be held on this day between two communities of Bhaktapur.

Whoever wins is believed to have a good year ahead. Many tourists are supposed to visit this town just to have fun at this festival. This festival is celebrated in memory of the Mahabharat battle.

4. A Picnic organization

Nowadays, New Year is not only celebrated among family members but it has been celebrated among the community member for a few years. Many of the picnic spots will be full of programs and gatherings of people.

A group of people from the same community organize a picnic program to celebrate the New Year with happiness, fun, and joy.

5. Wishes

Since New Year is celebrated with joy and happiness all over Nepal, it is one of the best days to share wishes. So, most Nepalese celebrate this day by offering good and prosperous year wishes to each other. It is also a good day to start new relations by forgiving all the past sorrow and debts.

No matter how we celebrate this New Year, one must start the day with a positive mind and attitude. Forget all the past and forgive all the mistakes. Start with new emotions and joy to make your days good. So, we hope your upcoming New Year will be full of happiness, joy, and fun.

Wish you all a Happy New Year 2077. May god give all Nepalese a beautiful life ahead. Jay Nepal.

Writer: Niraj Thapa Magar

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