OUR NATIONAL FLAG

Our national Flag is triangular in shape which is unique in the world. It consists of to juxtaposed triangular figures with a crimson colored background and deep blue borders. In this upper part there is a white emblem of the crescent moon with eight rays visible out of sixteen and the lower part there is a white emblem of twelve rayed sun. The sun and moon indicate that as long as there are the sun and moon, there will be the existence of Nepal and the Nepalese people. The crimson colour represents the harmony of the Nepalese and deep blue colour signifies peace and friendship. It reflects our culture, religion and history. It also represents our duty towards the nation, therefore, we should always respect ag.

CHRISTMAS:-

Christmas is celebrated by the Christian community all over the world. It is celebrated on the 25th of December, the day on which Jesus Christ was born. The 24th of December, called Christmas Eve, is the day when Christians decorate their Christmas tree beautifully with lights, flowers, candles, colourful paper and other beautiful items. They put presents under the tree which are given to their friends and relatives on the day of Christmas. On Christmas day Christians go to church, read for the Holy Bible and pray for the peace of all and sing Christmas carols, Christmas card are exchanged among friends and families. They them gather and enjoy their Christmas feast. They all eat Christmas cake.

ID:-

Id is the festival celebrated by Muslims, followers of Islam. The Muslim community throughout the world celebrates this festival. It is celebrated in the month of Ramzan of Hijri calenderer. They fast whole day for the whole month which is called “ Roza “. They do not eat anything during the day and eat only when the sun sets after offering prayer, Namaz. The last day of Ramazan is called Id-Ui-fitr. On this day wear new clothes and go to Mosque to pray. They greet each other by saying “Id Mubarak” . They eat a variety of sweets and visit their friends and relatives. Alms are given to the poor and the needy.

LOSHAR:-

The festival of Lhosar signifies the change of the year, the New Year. It is celebrated mainly by Serpars, Tamangs, Gurungs, Thakalis and Bhotias. People celebrate Lhosar in three different ways on three separate days .So, there are three types of Lhosar – Tamu Lhosar, Sonam Lhosar and Gyalpo Lhosar. They are celebrated in the months of Paush, Magh and Falgun respectively.


In this festival, people eat delicious food like bread, roots and a special type of bread called ‘Alum’ . Dances and songs are the specialities of this festival. People visit their superiors and exchange good wishes.

BUDDHA JAYANTI:-

This festival is also known as Buddha Purnima which is the full Moon day of the month of Baishakh. Buddhists all over the world celebrate this festival. This day is associated with three important events in the life of Gautam Buddha.


He was born on this day in 560 BC. He received enlightenment on this very day at the age of 36. He died on this day at the age of 80.

Gautam Buddha preached non-violence and peace to all. He is also called the “ Light of Asia”.

On this day, Buddhists visit Vihars, Stupas, Monasteries and Gumbas, sing devotional songs, give alms to monks, beggars, poor and disabled people. A big crowd can be seen at Swayambhu and Mahabauddha in Kathmandu and in Lumbini.

CHHATH:-

The Chhath festival is celebrated mainly in the Terai. It is the festival worshipping the Sun God. It comes offer the Terai. On this occasion people fast and go to a river or lake and worship the setting Sun. On the sixth day of Chhath, they worship the rising Sun. People pray and worship the Sun God with flowers and lamps and offer fruits and sweets for the prosperity of their family. Varieties of sweets are prepared. All members of the family assemble and enjoy varieties of food. It is a purely vegetarian festival. Chhath is not only important from a religious point of view, but it has other importance as well. It is believed that fasting and bathing in the colder seasons is scientifically beneficial for getting rid of skin diseases.

TIHAR:-

are worshipped. The third is Laxmi Puja, when called Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, is worshipped in the evening. Cows are regarded as Laxmi and are worshipped in the morning. People decorate their houses with flowers, lamps and candles to welcome Goddess of wealth, Laxmi. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi visits houses that are properly lighted. In the evening girls play Bhaili. The fourth day is Gobardhan Puja when the Ox or bull is worshipped. Boys play Deusi in the evening. The fifth day of the festival is Bhai Tika. Sister put a seven colored Tika on the foreheads of their brothers and pray for their long lives and prosperity. They garland them and offer them Tihar also known as Deepawali, the festival of light, is another important Hindu festival. It is celebrated for five days. The first day is Kag TIhar, during which Crows are worshipped. The second day is called Kukur Tihar, when dogs good foods, sweets and fruits. Brothers gives their sisters money and gifts.