Newar festivals

The Newas are well known for their lavish festivals. The word jatra is used for carnivals. Based on Nepalese calendar, Nepal Sambat, the different festivals are:


 * Swanti
 * Sakimila Punhi
 * Yoma
 * Yomari Punhi
 * Ghayh
 * Swasthani
 * Shree Panchami
 * Sila Chahre
 * Holi Punhi
 * Pahan Charhe
 * Bisket Jatra
 * Jana Baha Dyah Jatra
 * Bungdya Jatra
 * Bhoto Jatra
 * Swanya Punhi
 * Sithi Nakhah
 * Gathan Mugah
 * Gunla
 * Gunhu Punhi
 * kuchhi bhoyey
 * Pancha Dan
 * Yenya
 * Mohani
 * Mataya (Lalitpur)
 * Mataya (Lalitpur)