Namaste Nepal At Truman State

Today marked the beginning of Dashain - the national festival of Nepal. The first day of the festival today, Ghatastapana (which literally means placing a pot) is the day when people fill Kalash (pot) with holy water and sow barley seeds. Then the Kalash is put in the center of a rectangular sand block. The priest then asks Goddess Durga (one of the most powerful deities in Hinduism) to reside in the Kalash. On the tenth day of Dashain, which is ‘Tika’, the jamara (long yel...low grass that sprouts from the seeds) is offered to family members asking Goddess Durga to bless everyone in the family. This is the most important time of the year for Nepalese in religious context. Families come together and celebrate with a number of worships and great feasts. Children love this time of the year. They gather with their friends, fly kites, play swings, and have the most wonderful time. We all Nepalese have grown up with a fond love for the festival for it reminds us of our childhood days. So, on this auspicious occasion of Dashain, we wish every one a happy, wealthy, and prosperous life. May Goddess Durga bless all of us! #happydashain

We’re selling the tickets from 11 - 3 in the SUB on Monday, 11 - 3 in VH on Tuesday, 11 - 3 in the SUB on Wednesday!

Hello everyone! ‘Himalayan Night 2019’ is almost here and it’s on this coming Saturday **March 2nd @ SUB Georgian Rooms from 6-8 pm.** We will start to sell tickets for the next three days starting tomorrow from 11 am to 3 pm each day.... feb 25 at VH feb 26 at SUB feb 27 at VH Price for the ticket: $5 Don’t forget to get yours! And happy Sunday to you all.

Today is the fifth and the last day of Tihar which is known as Bhai Tika. It is celebrated by sisters putting seven color Tika on the forehead of their brothers to ensure long life and thank them for providing protection. Sisters also make garland for their flowers from a flower, usually marigold. In return, brothers offer gifts and money to their sisters. It is a very important day for all as family members gather together, enjoy delicious foods and celebrate Tihar. Thank you to our lovely member Kabita Chhetri for this beautiful photo.

Today is the Third Day of Tihar which is known as Gai (Cow)Tihar. Cow signifies prosperity and wealth. It is also the national animal of Nepal. In the evening, the Laxmi, goddess of wealth is worshipped and thanked with oil lamps or candles on doorways and windows. It is a really beautiful evening as small girls visit their neighbors houses where they sing and play musical instruments which is known as Bhailo.

Today is day two of Tihar, which is Kukur Tihar.On this day, all dogs are honored and recognized as Hindu tradition holds that the dog is the guardian and messenger of god known as Yama.

Tihar starts Today in Nepal and will continue for four more days. Today is Kaag Puja which means worshiping crow by providing it foods and fruits on a leaf(Tapari). Crow is considered the messenger of Yamaraj(god of death). So, people feed and worship the crow as people consider that it brings good news.

Namaste everyone! We have just few days left for Dashain and Tihar Night. Tomorrow will be the LAST DAY of ticket sale(At VH from 10am-2pm). If you are inviting friends and families make sure to grab tickets for them. We do not sell tickets at the door as well as we have LIMITED AVAILABILITY of tickets. So, get yours sooner. ... The event is free for members but NON MEMBERS need to have ticket to go the event. Thank you.

Hello everyone! Dashain and Tihar Night is on 3rd November. The tickets can only be bought ahead of time and it is on first come first serve basis. So, grab yours as early as possible. We will be tabling for ticket sales at the following locations on these days : Monday(29th Oct) at SUB -10 am-2pm Tuesday(30th Oct) at VH- 10 am- 2pm... Wednesday(31st Oct) at VH- 10am- 2pm See more