Monthly Archives - January 2019

Swasthani & Human Rights

             "Shree SwasthaniBrata Katha" is very popular ritual observed in Nepal in the month of Poush and Magh. This ritual starts in PoushSukla Purnima (full moon) and ends in MaghSuklapurnima. Goddess Shree Swasthani, known to grant wishes of her devotees, is worshiped during this time period. This SwasthaniBrata Katha is recited everyday. The month long telling of the tales are dedicated to the Goddess and the stories that are mainly narrated are those of Swasthani Devi, Lord Shiva and other...