Major Nepal Festival include Machhendra Nath, Swasthani Puja,
Dasain, Tihar, Maghe Sankranti and Basanta Panchami which are
celebrated in the months of January and February. The sacrifice
is part of a two day festival to honor the Hindu goddess
Gadhimai, which is held every five years. Nepal that are
observed in the months of February and March are Maha Shivratri,
Loshar and Fagu Purnima, those in the months of March and April
are Chaitra Dashain and Ghode Jatra, in the months of April and
May the festivals of Biska Jatra, New Year Day and Red
Machhendranath are observed. Everything festive in Nepal
traditionally begins with something religious and moves with
spontaneous spirit into a pleasant family feast. During the
festival, buffalo, goats, chickens and pigeons are sacrificed in
order to end evil and bring prosperity. Several other stories of
festival daily in the villages. Festivals are not merely the
yearly glasses, but also are a living part of their rich
cultural heritage. National holidays have the fi