Celebrate Family Festivals at Hotel Parkside in Sauraha, Chitwan
Experience the perfect blend of peaceful nature and warm Nepali hospitality at Hotel Parkside during festivals like Dashain.The biggest 15-day festival honoring the triumph of good over evil., Tihar. The vibrant “Festival of Lights” dedicated to animals, light, and siblings. or Holi. The energetic spring festival of colors the resort offers spacious rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, and special packages designed for family gatherings.
Dashain
is Nepal’s longest and most significant Hindu festival, spanning 15 days. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil by honoring Goddess Durga. Families reunite, wear new clothes, fly kites, and visit elders to receive tika (a mix of red vermilion, yogurt, and rice) and jamara (sacred barley grass).
The festival escalates through several important days:
Day 1: Ghatasthapana – Marks the beginning. Households sow barley and maize seeds in a clay pot to grow the sacred yellow jamara grass.
Day 7: Phulpati – A major event where holy flowers, leaves, and fruits are brought into homes.
Day 8 & 9: Maha Astami & Maha Nawami – Dedicated to Goddess Kali and Goddess Durga. Devotees visit temples and perform animal or vegetable sacrifices to seek divine blessings.
Day 10: Vijaya Dashami – The most important day. Relatives and friends gather to receive blessings, tika, and jamara from elders, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune
Tihar
Tihar is Nepal’s vibrant, five-day festival of lights and flowers, celebrating the deep bonds between humans, deities, and animals. Falling in late autumn, it honors Goddess Laxmi for prosperity and features heartwarming daily worship of crows, dogs, cows, and oxen, culminating in a celebration of sibling relationships.
The Five Days of Tihar
Each day of the festival
Day 1 (Kaag Tihar): Crows are worshiped and fed, revered as messengers of Yama (the god of death).
Day 2 (Kukur Tihar): Dogs are treated like royalty! They are adorned with marigold garlands and blessed with tika to thank them for their loyalty.
Day 3 (Gai Tihar & Laxmi Puja): Cows are honored in the morning as symbols of wealth. In the evening, families light up their homes with oil lamps (diyos) and create colorful rangoli patterns to welcome Goddess Laxmi.
Day 4 (Goru Tihar / Mha Puja): Oxen are worshiped for their agricultural importance. The indigenous Newar community also celebrates Mha Puja (the worship of one’s own soul).
Day 5 (Bhai Tika): Sisters put a special multi-colored tika on their brothers’ foreheads, pray for their longevity, and exchange gifts and sweets
Holi in Nepal
Holi, also known as Fagu Purnima, is a vibrant spring festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil. It is marked by two days of nationwide celebrations where people smear each other with colored powder (abir), spray colored water, and throw water balloons (lola) in the streets.
When is Holi?
Hilly Region & Kathmandu: Celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Falgun (usually early March).
Terai Region: Celebrated one day later, which aligns with the date observed in neighboring India
Maghi (Magh Sankranti)
Maghi is the biggest and most significent festival of the Tharu Community,often regarded as their New Year.it happen around Mid January(Magh 1)every year.The Tharu Community is one the indigenous ethnic groups of Nepal,primarily living in the Terai regions including like Chitwan,BardiyamKailali and Kanchanpur.
Mahashivaratri (The Great Night of Shiva)
Mahashivratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is celebrated annually on the 14th night of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Falgun (February–March).
Jitiya (Jeetha) Festival
Jeetha Parba is one the most important festival celebrated by the Tharu Community and women of the Terai Region of Nepal.Married Women observe a strict fasting for the health,prosperity,protection and long life of their childrens,sons.it happen jitiya for 3 days festival celebrated during the month of Ashwin(Spetember-October) Day 01:Naha-Kha Day 02:Jitiya Fast Day 03:Parana
Why It’s Ideal for Family Festivals
Festive Decor & Vibe: Customized setups for traditional ceremonies with family.
Delicious Dining: Enjoy home-cooked-style meals with authentic Nepali Dal Bhat and special festival-themed group dining experiences in an elegant restaurant setting.
Jungle Excursions: Bond with family through guided jungle walks, jeep safaris in Chitwan National Park, and sunrise canoeing on the Rapti River.
Cultural Immersion: Watch evening Tharu Cultural Dance shows that offer a rich taste of local traditions for all ages.
Key Details & Booking
Location: Ratnanagar-6, Bachhauli, Hattisar, Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal
Amenities: Swimming pool, garden views, and a large conference hall accommodating up to 250 guests for family reunions.
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