No matter how far-flung our Ama Ghar family might be, the children always find ways to come home to Ama Ghar and rejoice in our bonds – especially during the holidays of Dashain and Tihar. Celebrating holiday traditions is a great way for the kids to stay in touch with their roots – and each other. Enjoy this photo album!
Blessings to Ourselves and Our Brothers
The last two celebrations of Tihar are the most beautiful: Mha Puja, the celebration of the self and Bhai Tika, the blessing of our brothers. At Mha Puja, each of us is seated before a beautiful place setting of fruit, flowers, treats and candles as we say prayers to purify and empower our souls for the coming year and share …
Tihar 2076 – Beautiful!
One of the most beautiful celebrations in the Nepali culture is the Newari tradition of Mha Puja – celebration of the self. Everyone in the family shares a celebratory feast and the feeling of love during Mha Puja at Ama Ghar is overwhelming. The fifth day of Tihar is Brothers’ Day when sisters put tika on their brothers’ foreheads and …
Mha Puja
Although this holiday was celebrated last month, we thought you’d be interested in reading Trish McCulley’s account of a beautiful Nepali holiday, which originated with the Newars of Kathmandu valley. Enjoy! “Ama Ghar celebrated Mha Puja this year on Saturday, November 6th. Mha Puja is a Newari festival celebrating ones physical self. I have come to think of it as …