Festival guide

Mha Puja

Mha Puja is a Newar festival or observance celebrated in Kathmandu Valley / Newar communities.

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WhatMha Puja

Mha Puja is a Newar festival or observance celebrated in Kathmandu Valley / Newar communities.

WhenNov 10, 2026

Newar self-worship and Nepal Sambat New Year period; date changes annually.

WhereKathmandu Valley / Newar communities

Main experience area: Kathmandu Valley / Newar communities. Check local schedules before planning around this date.

WhyMeaning

This festival helps travellers understand Nepal through religion, family life, seasonal change, local identity or community tradition.

WhoNewar

Celebration style can vary by community, city and family.

HowTraveller context

Confirm the current year’s date, check local transport and opening hours, and ask permission before photographing private rituals.

About Mha Puja

Mha Puja is part of Nepal’s festival and cultural calendar. It is listed as a Newar festival for travellers researching when to visit, where to go and what cultural context to understand.

Where it is celebrated: Kathmandu Valley / Newar communities.

Date note: Newar self-worship and Nepal Sambat New Year period; date changes annually.

Festival details should remain admin-editable because many Nepal festivals follow lunar, tithi, community or official government calendars and can shift each year.

What happens

Mha Puja is part of Nepal’s festival calendar. Celebration style depends on community, place and annual calendar.

Why it matters

This festival helps travellers understand Nepal through religion, family life, seasonal change, local identity or community tradition.

Where to experience it

Main experience area: Kathmandu Valley / Newar communities. Check local schedules before planning around this date.

Traveller tips

Confirm the current year’s date, check local transport and opening hours, and ask permission before photographing private rituals.

Safety and respect

Respect local customs, dress modestly around religious sites, and follow crowd or traffic instructions during public celebrations.

Crowds and transport

Festival dates can affect transport, crowds and business hours. Build extra time into your plan.

Traveller questions

Do festival dates change?

Many Nepal festival dates change each year because they follow lunar, tithi, community or official calendars. Always verify the current year before travel.

Can visitors participate?

Visitors can usually observe public celebrations respectfully. Private family rituals require an invitation.