Every year, World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th, and it puts a spotlight on our mental fitness. Moreover, this day serves as a widespread call to give equal priority to mental health, just like physical health. In fact, the complex issues surrounding mental health can affect anyone. Therefore, devoting a specific day […]

Understanding the Essence of Fulpati This day is an important part of the Dashain festival in Nepal, celebrated on the seventh day of the 15-day festival. People welcome the blessings of Goddess Durga into their homes using sacred items. “Fulpati” refers to offerings like flowers, leaves, banana stalks, sugarcane, and jamara (sprouted barley). These items […]

Dashain Festival : Celebrating the Victory of Good Over Evil Dashain, also referred to as Vijaya Dashami, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. The festival celebrates Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana in the epic Ramayana and Goddess Durga’s conquest over the demon Mahishasura. Both events symbolize the strength of light overcoming darkness, making the […]

Each year, folks everywhere tip their hats to teachers on October 5th. This date, known as World Teachers Day, is a shout-out to the relentless work teachers put in. We celebrate this day because educators are truly important. They don’t just shape one person’s future; they shape entire communities. It’s our chance to say thanks […]

What is Ashtami? The eighth day of Navratri, Ashtami, and the ninth day, Navami, both hold significant meaning in the worship of Goddess Durga. Ashtami celebrates her Mahagauri form, symbolizing purity and serenity, while Navami honors her as Siddhidatri, representing wisdom and power. This day celebrates her Mahagauri form, symbolizing purity and serenity. Many regions […]

Ghatasthapana marks the beginning of Nepal’s most significant Hindu festival, Dashain, and people observe it on the first day of the 10-day celebration. Moreover, this day symbolizes the invocation of Goddess Durga for prosperity, protection, and strength. During the ritual, families place a sacred pot (called ghata) in their homes. In addition, they plant barley […]

The Significance of Non-Violent Conflict Resolution Every ye­ar on October 2nd, we cele­brate World Non-Violence Day. It’s the­ birthday of Mahatma Gandhi—a peaceful resistance­ icon. The United Nations highlight this day to inspire pe­ace—not violence—in e­very conflict, whether it’s pe­rsonal or worldwide. The Furlima Foundation shares this vision. The­y promote Gandhi’s peace and non-viole­nce ideals […]

What is International Coffee Day and Why is it Celebrated? Every ye­ar, October 1st marks International Coffee­ Day. It’s a day to value coffee, not just as a drink but for its impact globally. The­ International Coffee Organization (ICO) starte­d this celebration in 2015. The goal? To focus on the­ journey of coffee from a […]

World Heart Day 2024 stands as a significant annual event, celebrated globally on September 29th. Directed by the World Heart Federation (WHF), this day aims to spotlight the dangers of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), the leading cause of death worldwide. With the theme for 2024 titled “Use Heart for Action,” the focus is on encouraging individuals, […]

Every year on September 28th, people observe World Rabies Day to raise awareness about rabies prevention and elimination. Initiated in 2007 by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC), it not only urges the global community to unite in fighting this deadly, yet preventable disease but also stresses the importance of collective action. The theme […]