The rich culture of Nepal has its history which dates back to many centuries. The multi-dimensional cultural heritage centers the various cultural diversities of various ethnic, tribal, and social groups. It exists in various forms: music and dance, art and crafts, language and literature, festivals and celebrations, foods and drinks.
Each temple is related to any of the legend or belief of miraculous powers of its deity. Like the temples of Kathmandu Valley are popular for their true wishes. Hundreds of temples and stupas are located in and around the Kathmandu Valley. This makes it the city of ancient culture. Some of the famous pilgramage around the valley are Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Barah Chhetra, Janakpur, Lumbini, Manakamana, Gorkha, Gosainkunda, Tansen, Pathibhara, etc.
Nepali people also celebrate several festivals around the year. Each of them are of their own importance and values. Sweta Machendranath Snan, Swasthani Puja, Mange Sankrati, Saraswati Puja are some festivals that Nepalese observe in the month of Jan-Feb, followed by Maha Shivaratri, Losar, Phagu Purnima in Feb- Mar, Chaiti Dasai, Ghode Jatra in Mar- April, Bisket Jatra, Nepali New year, Reto Mavhendranath Jatra, Buddha Jyanti in April- May, Gunla and Janai Purnima in May- June, Gai Jatra, Krisna Asthami and Teej in Aug-Sept, Indra Jatra, Dasain in Sept- Oct, Tihar in Oct- Nov and ends with Bala Chaturdasi and Bibah Panchami In Nov- Dec.
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