Bhaktapur, located in south-central Nepal, was once the capital of the Kathmandu Valley and is renowned for its remarkable architecture. It boasts some of the best-preserved monuments in the country, ...

Sama Chakeva, a festival celebrating sibling bonds, is slowly fading as urbanisation and migration take their toll. With ...

The Hindu Council of New Zealand has invited New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji residents to join its ‘Pilgrimage to Bharat.’ ...

A day filled with history, beautiful architecture and steeped in rich culture. Our guide Puspa was very friendly and informative. She had so much patience with all our questions. A memorable and ...

As the political and cultural capital of Nepal, Kathmandu – bursting with ancient temples and bustling street markets – is a city with the power to stimulate all senses. Yet for tourists ...

Hindu Sabha Temple hosts major Hindu festivals and is a center for community gatherings and educational programs. Featuring a towering Hanuman statue, Vishnu Mandir is known for worship services ...

An iconic part of the Salt Lake City skyline for more 130 years, the six spires of the historic Salt Lake Temple are free from being shrouded by scaffolding for several years, with the meticulous work ...

Kukur Tihar, or Kukur Puja, translates to the worship of dogs and is a mini-festival within the larger Hindu celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights. According to Nepalese tradition, one day of ...

Nepali momos, or dumplings, are back on Long Island: While In Kathmandu has opened in Glen Cove, serving Nepali staples that have been hard to come by since Everest Himalayan Cuisine closed in ...

Airfares have increased nearly fourfold in Southeast Asia, while they have more than doubled for flights to the West. For instance, travel agencies say a one-hour and 15-minute Kathmandu-Delhi flight ...

The finds are likely the remains of a 2,000-year-old temple built by immigrants from Nabataea, an ancient kingdom on the Arabian Peninsula whose rock-carved "Treasury" featured in "Indiana Jones ...

Two of Canberra's Hindu temples — in Florey and Mawson — have been broken into and vandalised. The break-ins, which happened on Saturday afternoon, have been particularly distressing for the ...