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Happy Dashain and Blessed Maha Navami 🙏❤️

Posted on October 20, 2026 | Leave a comment

For Nepalis around the world, Dashain is much more than a festival. It is a time of family, faith, gratitude, renewal and togetherness. As the biggest and most cherished festival in Nepal, Dashain celebrates the victory of good over evil and reminds us of the importance of kindness, humility and respect for our elders, family and community.

Growing up, Dashain always meant returning home, spending time with family, receiving blessings from our elders, flying kites, enjoying festive meals and reconnecting with people we may not have seen for months. No matter where life takes us, Dashain has a special way of bringing us back to our roots and reminding us of what truly matters.

🙏❤️ Today is Maha Navami, the ninth day of Dashain, a special day of worship, gratitude and blessings. 🌺✨

Before heading off to work this morning, I made sure to do my car puja, praying for safety on the road, protection for my loved ones and safe journeys wherever life takes us. 🚗🙏

It is a simple tradition, but one that means a lot to me. In the rush of everyday life, taking a few moments to pause, reflect and give thanks is incredibly grounding. Standing beside my car this morning, offering prayers and seeking blessings, reminded me how fortunate I am for my family, my friends, good health, meaningful work and the opportunities life continues to bring.

Living away from Nepal can make it difficult to celebrate every tradition exactly as we did back home, but carrying these customs forward helps keep our culture alive and connected across generations. It is a beautiful reminder that our traditions travel with us wherever we go.

As Dashain continues, I am especially grateful for the support, encouragement and friendships of the amazing people around me. Festivals like this remind us to celebrate not only our successes, but also the relationships and communities that make those successes meaningful.

Wishing everyone celebrating Dashain a joyful and blessed Maha Navami filled with happiness, good health, peace, prosperity and countless moments with loved ones. May Goddess Durga bless you and your family with strength, protection and positivity in the year ahead. 🪔🌸

Happy Dashain! ❤️🙏

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Teej Celebration

Posted on September 21, 2026 | Leave a comment

Recently celebrating Teej with my beautiful friends and family ❤️🌸

Teej is a special Hindu festival traditionally celebrated by women with fasting, prayers, dancing, dressing up in beautiful traditional outfits and coming together in sisterhood. As a Newar, I don’t traditionally observe the Teej fast, but I still love being part of the celebration. For me, Teej is less about fasting and more about celebrating together, enjoying our traditions, spending time with the women in our lives and simply having fun. ❤️

This Teej felt even more special because Mum is here with us right now. 🥰 Having her close by and being able to celebrate, laugh, eat and enjoy these moments together means so much to me. There’s something really comforting and special about having your mum around, especially when you get to share little celebrations and create memories together. ❤️

And of course, we had the full Teej experience — delicious food, beautiful traditional outfits, lots of laughter, endless dancing and so many TikTok videos! 😂💃 Once the music started, there was no stopping us! From dancing together to capturing silly videos and enjoying every moment, it was one of those evenings that reminds me how lucky I am to have such wonderful people around me.

I love how celebrations like Teej bring everyone together. It’s a beautiful reminder of friendship, family, sisterhood, culture and the joy of simply being together. Whether you fast or not, there is something so special about dressing up, sharing good food, dancing your heart out and making memories with the people you love. 🌺

Feeling grateful for Mum being here, for my beautiful friends and family and for all the laughter and memories we continue to make together. ❤️

Happy Teej! 🌸💃 Here’s to sisterhood, friendship, family, good food and lots of dancing! 🥰

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🌿 Shravan Celebration – Keeping Our Traditions Alive in Australia 💚

Posted on August 11, 2026 | Leave a comment

Since I’m not in Nepal, I always find myself looking for little ways to stay connected to our festivals, culture and traditions. Shravan is one of those special times that brings back so many beautiful memories.

Shravan is a sacred month in the Hindu calendar, traditionally associated with devotion, blessings and Lord Shiva. For many Nepali women, it is also a time to celebrate together through the beautiful traditions of wearing green, applying mehendi, dressing up, singing, dancing and enjoying time with friends and family.

This year, we brought a little piece of Nepal to Australia. 💚

A lovely ladies’ get-together filled with green outfits, beautiful mehendi, lots of laughter, music, dancing and, of course, a wonderful potluck with everyone bringing something to share. 🥰🌿

There’s something so special about celebrating our culture away from home. It reminds us that traditions aren’t only about where we live ,they’re about the people we share them with and the memories we create together.

Feeling grateful for these beautiful women, our friendship, and the chance to keep our culture and traditions alive, even miles away from Nepal. 💚

Happy Shravan! 🌿🙏💚

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A Blessed Nepali Mother’s Day with Family & Tradition

Posted on April 20, 2026 | Leave a comment

This Nepali Mother’s Day feels extra special and close to my heart. Having my parents here with me is such a blessing, and being able to celebrate this beautiful day together after 3 years makes it even more meaningful. Moments like these remind me how precious family truly is.

Nepali Mother’s Day, also known as Aama ko Mukh Herne Din, is a day dedicated to honouring and showing love and gratitude to our mothers. It’s a tradition where we express appreciation through small gestures, blessings, and time spent together—something so simple yet deeply meaningful.

This year, we celebrated in traditional Newari style, which made it even more special. In Newari culture, celebrations are rich with rituals and symbolism. We prepared and shared Sagun—a ceremonial platter that usually includes items like boiled egg, meat, fish, ginger, garlic and aila (traditional drink). Each element in Sagun represents good luck, health, and prosperity. Along with that, we offered tika—a sacred mark placed on the forehead as a blessing for protection and well-being.

We also baked cakes at home, adding our own little modern twist to the tradition. Celebrating with my brother and cousins made the day even more joyful. There was laughter, love and that warm feeling of being surrounded by family again after so long.

It’s hard to put into words how special it feels to come together like this—to celebrate our culture, our traditions and most importantly, our mothers. A day filled with gratitude, love and togetherness that I will always cherish ❤️

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🎆 Celebrating Tihar – The Festival of Lights and Togetherness 🎆

Posted on October 25, 2025 | Leave a comment

This year’s Tihar has been truly special for me. It’s our second biggest festival, and it goes on for five beautiful days filled with light, laughter, music, and togetherness. Since moving to this new place, I’ve been lucky to be surrounded by a wonderful Nepalese community — and celebrating Tihar here has been nothing short of amazing.

Each day of the festival brought its own charm and meaning:
✨ Day 1 – Kaag Tihar (Crow Day): We started by offering food to crows, messengers of Yama, the god of death, to ward off sadness and bad news for the coming year.

🐕 Day 2 – Kukur Tihar (Dog Day): We honoured our loyal friends — dogs — by placing garlands, tika, and delicious treats for them. Seeing everyone’s pets proudly wearing flowers and tikas was heartwarming.

🐄 Day 3 – Gai Tihar and Laxmi Puja: Morning began with worshipping cows, a symbol of prosperity and motherhood. As the evening arrived, we lit up our homes with diyas and candles to welcome Goddess Laxmi. The streets shimmered with light, and the air was filled with laughter, music, and the scent of incense.

👭 Day 4 – Govardhan Puja / Mha Puja: This day felt especially meaningful as we performed Mha Puja — a beautiful ritual of self-purification and self-respect. We celebrated life and energy with our family and neighbours, creating a deep sense of connection and gratitude.

🎶 Day 5 – Bhai Tika: The final day was emotional and full of love — sisters placing tika on their brothers’ foreheads, wishing them long life, happiness, and prosperity.

Throughout these five days, the best part was coming together with our neighbours to play Deusi–Bhailo every evening. We went from house to house singing, dancing, and sharing laughter. Everyone contributed — some cooked, some sang, some played the madal or guitar — and every night ended with food, stories, and joy.

This Tihar reminded me of home — of warmth, light, and community. It wasn’t just a festival; it was a celebration of connection, tradition, and belonging.

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