Makar Sankranti is the celebration of Tharu New Year.

Saraswati puja marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring and we also worship Goddess Saraswati the same day.

The Sherpas celebrate the Lunar New Year on Lhosar.

People in the far western region of Nepal do the Deuda dance to celebrate the Gaura Parva.

Horse races take place in Mustang during the festival of Yartung.

Chhath is celebrated in the Terai region as a festival of gratitude to the Sun God.

The main festival of Kirats is Sakela which is also the name of the dance they perform in a large circle together.

Newars commemorate the death of their relatives by taking out a colorful procession during Gai Jatra.

The 15 day long major festival marked by family gatherings and celebrated by most Nepalis is Dashain.