The Nanee

29/09/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Municipality and Community! 🙏✨

When we envisioned The Nanee, our dream was much more than creating a comfortable oasis. We wanted to responsibly contribute to sustaining and regenerating the rich heritage of Bhaktapur—the ancestral home of our family and a city of profound historical significance.

We are deeply humbled and immensely honored to be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Bhaktapur Municipality on the occasion of 47th World Tourism Day 2026!

This recognition from Bhaktapur Municipality validates our deep dedication to honoring our ancestors' legacy, supporting local artisans, and promoting responsible tourism at the grassroots level.

To our wonderful community, our dedicated local partners, and the Bhaktapur Municipality: Thank you. Your unwavering support and collaboration inspire us to keep preserving our heritage and sharing the timeless magic of Bhaktapur with the world. Here is to growing together, preserving our roots, and creating meaningful connections for years to come!

23/09/2026

Yenya Punhi: Immerse in Bhaktapur’s indra Jatra, Where ancient rituals Ignite the spirit of the harvest season

Indra Jatra, also known as Yenya Punhi, is a significant religious festival celebrated by the Newar community in Bhaktapur, Nepal. This festival honors Lord Indra and marks the beginning of the harvest season. The celebrations start with the installation of a pole representing Yama, the god of death, at various locations in Bhaktapur, symbolizing the onset of the festival. One of the key events is the Indrayani Jatra, where Goddess Indrayani, Lord Indra's consort, is worshiped and paraded through the city before being taken to Siddhapokhari. During the festival, devotees gather at Siddhapokhari to bathe and worship the image of Indrayani, in what is known as Yenya Punhi or the Shiddhapokhari Mela.

A unique feature of the festival is the Pulu Kisi procession, which signifies the conclusion of Indra Jatra. The Pulu Kisi, a mythical elephant figure, is paraded through the city, behaving mischievously and symbolizing the chaos and challenges faced during the festival. According to local folklore, the Pulu Kisi interacts with Mupatra, a demon, leading to a symbolic battle that highlights the theme of good versus evil. This procession not only marks the festival's end but also serves to honor local deities and strengthen the community's connection through shared cultural narratives and rituals.
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21/09/2026

"Nyatapola Temple: A Five-Tiered Marvel Standing Tall in Time and Tradition."

Nyatapola Temple, located in the historic heart of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, is one of Nepal's most iconic landmarks and an architectural marvel that stands as a symbol of the country’s rich cultural heritage. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an architecture lover, or simply in awe of stunning cultural site, Nyatapola is a must-see gem of Nepal.
The Nyatapola Temple, meaning "five-story temple" in Newari, is Bhaktapur's tallest temple at over 30 meters. Built by King Bhupatindra Malla from 1701 to 1702, it honors Siddhi Lakshmi, a Ta***ic incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple features five plinths with pairs of stone guardians, including wrestlers, elephants, lions, griffins and goddesses, each ten times stronger than the last. The image of Siddhi Lakshmi is kept secret, with only Karmāchārya priests allowed to view it. The temple has survived major earthquakes, including the April 2015 earthquake, with only minor damage, attesting to its solid construction.
The Ta***ic deity Siddhi Lakshmi, is considered the ancestral deity of the Malla royal family of Bhaktapur and the mother deity of the Newars. Siddhi Lakshmi is considered the complete manifestation of Ma Yogmaya, embodying prosperity, wealth, and abundance.
According to local legend, the temple was built taller than the Bhairav Temple to signify Siddhi Lakshmi’s dominance over Bhairava, reinforcing her role as a powerful protector.

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17/09/2026

Dafa Bhajan — Bhaktapur’s Timeless Rhythm

Bhaktapur has a soundtrack. Most visitors simply never hear it.
Beyond its temples, palaces, and intricate architecture lies another layer of heritage—the timeless sound of Dafa Bhajan.
For generations, communities have gathered in traditional courtyards and bahals, singing devotional songs and playing traditional instruments. Passed down through generations, Dafa is more than music—it is devotion, community, memory, and belonging.
There is no stage. No formal audience.
Just people, together, keeping an age-old tradition alive.
This is what makes Bhaktapur truly special.
Its heritage is not confined to monuments or museums. It lives—in its rituals, courtyards, people, and sounds.
So, the next time you wander through the old lanes of Bhaktapur, pause for a moment.
Listen closely.
You may just hear the city telling you its story.

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14/09/2026

Teej is a three-day Hindu women's festival in Nepal, celebrating the devotion of Goddess Parvati and her union with Lord Shiva. Women observe the festival through fasting for their family's well-being, praying in temples, singing, dancing, and dressing in traditional red attire and bangles. The festival also promotes community spirit and joy. Teej is a cherished festival that celebrates womanhood, devotion, and togetherness.
At The Nanee Bhaktapur, we embrace the spirit of culture and celebration that Teej brings to our community. May this festive occasion fill your hearts with happiness, blessings, and everlasting memories.
This year Teej is celebrated in 14th september 2026.

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13/09/2026

Ganesh Chaturthi in Bhaktapur: A Celebration of Family, Food & Faith
In Bhaktapur, festivals are not only marked by grand processions or ancient monuments.
Sometimes, they begin quietly—with a family gathering together beneath the moon.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a day dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the remover of obstacles and the beloved deity worshipped before auspicious beginnings. Across Bhaktapur, the day carries its own intimate rhythm of worship, offerings, family and community.
As evening settles over the city, families gather for Ganesh Puja and prepare traditional offerings that are an important part of the celebration. Laaja( dry roasted corn), Musya(dry Roasted Soyabeans), Chusya(dry roasted Wheat), Bakula( roasted Broad Beans) and Basti-pu(peach Seed) and other grains are among the major food items traditionally prepared and eaten during the puja, accompanied by ginger greens and other sacred offerings.
After the prayers, the family sits together, shares the offerings, eats, talks and shares under the night sky.
And perhaps that is the unique beauty of Ganesh Chaturthi in Bhaktapur.

At The Nanee, we believe heritage is not something you only see in temples and monuments. It is something you experience at home, around the dining floor, through food, rituals, stories and the simple moments shared with family. It is a moment to experience faith as part of daily life, tradition passed through generations, and a community that continues to keep its heritage alive.
This Year Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on 14th of September.

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09/09/2026

PANCHADAN :THE FIVE SACRED OFFERINGS
As the sacred month of Gunla comes to an end, Bhaktapur observes Panchadan—a beautiful Newar Buddhist tradition centered on generosity, devotion, and community.
On this special day, devotees offer five sacred gifts: rice, unhusked rice, salt, money, and pulses. Traditionally, these offerings were taken from one’s own harvest, expressing gratitude for what the earth provides and the importance of sharing with others.
A significant part of Panchadan is the procession of the Five Buddhas, when sacred buddhas are brought to Taumadhi Square, accompanied by traditional music and devotees. The gathering becomes a vibrant expression of Newar Buddhist faith, community, and living heritage.
More than a festival, Panchadan is a reminder of faith, gratitude, generosity, and the enduring cultural traditions of Bhaktapur.
This year, Panchadan is celebrated on 9 September 2026.
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07/09/2026

“Tatwa | The Element” at The Nanee is an art installation created from the inspiration of Nyatapola, Five Storied Siddhi Laxmi Temple of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The monumental work depicts the fundamental of existence, Panchatatwa: the five elements. The work has a minimal and contemporary depiction of water, air, fire, earth and space that has the impact to our existential roots and spiritual understanding.
In this installation art, the time, the sun and moon, the compass and the gravity represent space element. The Space has deep inner connection with spiritualism, thought process and inner cosmos of human mind. It encompasses with universal energies, creativity and knowledge. The Wheel represents journey of spiritual transformation, Bhairav eyes on the wheel are concerned with locomotive force and destroy the obstacle of evilness. In this work, the elephant is metaphorical representation of the earth elements which is energetic, heavy but calm within. Earth is not just the planet we live on but the soil under our feet, our stillness within, like our physical body where you plant your seeds of spiritualism and nurture them to grow. It is our sense of stability, our physical, energetic and spiritual roots. The work has a meaningful pattern of ancient tradition to bridge the gap of traditional culture and contemporary upbringings.
Flow of water depicts the emotional drift, compassion and has healing properties that nourish the civilization of all living being. Source of the ancient evolution of humankind has started from the river banks. It connects with never ending force of life in the form of lines. Since life line is never straight, it delves with ups and downs, struggles and joys, purposes and meticulous desires. It is all connected with which seem mysterious and expressive.
Lion represents as the fire element with vigor, strength and growth. Metaphorical representation of Bells is air, “Pranvayu” the breath of life. They bring awareness to human sensitivity, cleanse our surrounding and manifest for spiritual awakening.
This art work talks about the energy of existence and bestow optimism to the world for spiritual growth, humbleness and bring human values together. It is a celebration of our existence.
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05/09/2026

03/09/2026

Krishna Janmashtami falls on September 4th, 2026 this year.
Krishna Janmashtami is a major Hindu festival celebrated across Nepal, including the historic city of Bhaktapur. The festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of the god Vishnu. In Bhaktapur, the celebrations incorporate the placing of oil lamps in various locations around the city. Families and communities gather to light these lamps as an offering to Lord Krishna. As with Krishna Janmashtami celebrations across Nepal, the people of Bhaktapur observe fasts and sing devotional songs honoring Lord Krishna's birth.
The Oil Lamp Procession, or Deep Prajwalan Yatra, significantly contributes to the cultural identity of Bhaktapur by embodying local traditions and communal values. This unique celebration during Krishna Janmashtami involves participants carrying oil lamps while circumambulating the city, symbolizing devotion and community spirit.
The procession showcases traditional attire, with women in "Hakupatasi" and men in "Daura-Suruwal," reinforcing cultural heritage. It also features music and dance, enhancing the festive atmosphere and fostering community bonding. This annual event not only preserves cultural practices but also strengthens Bhaktapur's identity as a hub of Newari culture and spirituality.

Pic credit: Susan Machamasi

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