In Nepal, it is known as Dashain ... Young girls are selected to perform Kanya Puja on this day. Since Goddess Durga is powerful to wipe out sorrows, bad spells, and miseries in life, people pray so ...

This year, Kanya Puja falls on April 16, 2024. Let us take a closer look at the rituals, significance and auspicious times of this festival. Significance of Kanya Puja ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Dogs across Nepal were honored during the annual festival of ''Kukur Puja'' on Thursday, with offerings of flower garlands, treats and vermillion marks on their heads.