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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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M from Nepaliaustralian
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🌸 Shrawan Celebration 2025 – A Night to Remember 🌸

Posted on August 20, 2025 | Leave a comment

This year, the month of Shrawan felt truly unforgettable for me. 🌿 In Nepal, Shrawan is such a meaningful month. It’s the time when many people devote themselves to Lord Shiva, wear green bangles and outfits, and take part in fasting and prayers. It’s also when friends and family come together, enjoy each other’s company, and celebrate the joy of life.

To make it special, I invited my neighbours over for a little celebration at home. What started as a simple idea turned into one of the best evenings I’ve had in a long time. We had so much laughter, good food, music, and even a bit of dancing. The highlight for many of us was the mehendi session — sitting together, drawing henna designs, and showing them off afterwards added such a festive touch. The smell of fresh mehendi, the bright green bangles, and all the colours around us really brought out the Shrawan spirit.

It reminded me how beautiful it is to celebrate traditions not just for their religious value, but also for the way they bring people closer. Having my neighbours join in, share stories, and enjoy the evening made it feel like we weren’t just celebrating Shrawan, but celebrating friendship, community, and togetherness.

This Shrawan left me with a heart full of gratitude, and I’m already excited to carry on this little tradition in the years ahead. 💚✨

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Celebrating Nepali Mother’s Day in Australia

Posted on April 28, 2025 | 3 comments

In Nepal, Mother’s Day — known as “Aama ko Mukh Herne Din” (आमाको मुख हेर्ने दिन) — is a beautiful occasion dedicated to honouring mothers and mother figures. It is celebrated by showing love and appreciation, often through gifts, special meals, and simply spending time together. In Nepalese tradition, this day is as important as birthdays or major festivals, with families coming together to express their gratitude for everything mothers do.

Even though I now live in Australia, I make it a priority to celebrate Nepali Mother’s Day with my children. It’s important to me that they grow up connected to their heritage, understanding the traditions and values I was raised with. Sharing these customs helps them not only learn about their roots but also appreciate the universal value of love, respect, and gratitude towards parents.

We celebrated yesterday with the traditional tika and sagun ritual, a meaningful part of Nepali culture that honours mothers with blessings and auspicious offerings. It was so lovely to see both my kids excited and eager to follow the tradition themselves. They carefully performed the puja, applying tika and offering sagun with genuine enthusiasm, which made the day even more special for me. Passing on these rituals not only connects them to our roots but also helps them understand the significance of respect, love, and family bonding in our culture — even while living here in Australia. It’s these moments that remind me how important it is to keep our heritage alive across generations, no matter where we are.

Happy Aama ko Mukh Herne Din to all the wonderful mums out there — near or far!

M from Nepaliaustralian

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Holi: The Festival of Colours and Its Significance

Posted on March 15, 2025 | Leave a comment

Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, is one of the most vibrant and joyous celebrations in Hindu culture. It marks the arrival of spring, the victory of good over evil, and a time of unity, laughter, and togetherness. People play with colours (abir), throw water balloons, and enjoy traditional sweets and drinks while dancing to festive music.

The Significance of Holi

Holi is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology. It celebrates the legend of Prahlad and Holika, symbolising the triumph of devotion and righteousness over arrogance and evil. The festival also honours Lord Krishna’s playful tradition of smearing colours on Radha and the gopis, which inspired the modern-day celebrations.

Holi in Newar Culture

In Newar communities, Holi is celebrated with unique traditions that blend Hindu and Buddhist influences. The festival is known as “Sithi Nakha” in some places and is a time for social gatherings and merrymaking. The celebration in Kathmandu starts a week before the main day, with the installation of the ceremonial Chir (a bamboo pole decorated with colourful cloths) at Basantapur Durbar Square. This represents the playful spirit of Holi and is later burned in a symbolic farewell to winter.

Newars celebrate Holi with “Abiraya”, a tradition of applying abir (coloured powder) as a blessing and mark of love. Families and friends gather to enjoy traditional sweets like yomari and sel roti, while children and youth play with water and colours in the streets.

While Holi in Terai and India is celebrated a day later, in Kathmandu and other hilly regions, it falls on Fagu Purnima. The festival brings people of all backgrounds together, reinforcing harmony and joy.

A Celebration of Unity and Culture

Holi is more than just a festival of colours—it is a celebration of life, love, and cultural heritage. Whether through throwing abir, sharing sweets, or coming together with loved ones, it reminds us to spread happiness and positivity.

Here in Australia, we celebrated Holi with vibrant colours, laughter, and joy, bringing together friends and neighbours for a truly unforgettable day. We danced to festive music, splashed colours on each other, and embraced the spirit of togetherness. The kids had an absolute blast, running around with water balloons and bright abir, their smiles reflecting the happiness of the festival. It was a day filled with fun, laughter, and beautiful memories, reminding us that no matter where we are, the spirit of Holi brings people closer.

Wishing everyone a joyous and colourful Holi!

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