Newar culture is very rich in pageantry and ritual throughout the year. Many festivals are tied to Hindu holidays, Buddha’s birth and the harvest cycle.
Newars' festivals start from Gathanmugah and ends in Sithi Nakhah. No festival is observed in between Sithinakhah and Gathan Mukhah as the farmers are busy in the their work at that time. The festivals celebrated by the Newars are related with their places and lives. Thus through the festivals observed by the Newars, one can know many things about them
Gathan Mugah (August) .
Gunla Dharma (August-September
Gunhu Punhi (August- September)
Pancha Dan (August-September)
Yanya Punhi (September)
Mohani (October)
Swanti (October-November)
Sakimila Punhi (November- December)
Bala Chahre (December)
Yomari Punhi (December-January)
Ghayh Chaku Sanhlhu (January)
Swasthani Bakhan Kanegu (January-February)
Shree Panchami (February)
Sila Chahre (March)
Holi Punhi (March-April)
Pahan Chahre (April)
Biskah Jatra (April)
Machhendra Nath Jatra (May-June)
Swanya Punhi (May-June)
Sithi Nakhah (June)
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