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Nepal Sambat New Year (Mha Puja)
Regional Festival

Nepal Sambat New Year (Mha Puja)

When
October/November
Where
Kathmandu Valley and Newar communities nationwide
Days
1 day

The Newar new year, turning on the fourth day of Tihar — Mha Puja indoors, Bhintuna rallies in the street, and a calendar counted from 879 CE.

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The ancient courtyards and palace squares where jatras, masked dances, and chariot processions come alive.

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