Arts & Culture
Janai Purnima at Kumbheshwar
Sacred-thread rituals, shaman traditions, temple gatherings, and the Newar feast of kwati on the August full moon.
Aug
09
About this event
Janai Purnima is observed across Nepal with sacred-thread renewal, family gatherings, and kwati. Kumbheshwar in Patan is a major gathering point, where devotees pay homage and traditional ceremonies take place around the temple pond. The Tourism Board publishes the festival date but not a fixed programme; check local timings before visiting.