While in Nagarkot, I had the privilege of talking to two women about their lives in their village. From my short stay in Nagarkot,...

“Where are all the children?” That was one of our first observations as we walked into the village of Olungchung Gola. There were no playing...

After spending a week in the mountain village of Walongchung Gola in northeastern Nepal, the day we left  could only be described as beautiful. It...

Tihar Time in Nepal! After a month-long series of Hindu holidays, we have reached the last major festival of the year: Tihar. Better known in...

Day 8 The 8th day of Dashain, Maha Asthami, is dedicated to Kali, the fiercest form of the goddess Durga. Kali is the feminine form...

Day 7 Fulpati After the 1st day of Dashain, the next most important is the 7th, also known as Fulpati. Today, the 7th form of...

Day One Durga is worshipped in 10 forms/incarnations during the first 10 days of Dashain – 1 form for each day of her 10 day...

Today marks the beginning of Dashain, the longest and most important Hindu festival! Celebrated in Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Myanmar, this 15 day festival celebrates...

In the more Northern districts of Nepal, the winds stay chilly as they bounce off the mountain bowls and scatter through the valleys. Even though...