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Friday, July 20, 2012


NAGPANCHAMI TUESDAY Kathmandu, 21 July: Nagpanchami should be observed Tuesday this year. A meeting of the Nepal Panchang decision making committee took the decision this week following a controversy on its observance day. Nnnn MONTH-LONG- GULA PARBA OF BUDDHISTS STARTS Kathmandu, 21 July: The month-long gula parba of major faiths of the Buddhists started in the capital Friday Devotees went atop Syambhunath and went around the main stupa and temples for personal satisfaction and prosperity. The ritual lasts form one month beginning with sunrise. The day commemorates achievement of Buddhatotya by the founder of the the Buddhist faith after deep penance. All followers of-Mahayana, Hinayana and Bajyaryana observe the festival nnnn HOLY RAMJAN FESTIVAL STARTS Kathmandu, 21 July: Month-long holy Ramjan festival of the Muslim community started Saturday. Members of the community fast and observe self-restraint. nnnn

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