Event

Sithi Nakha & Summer Picnic 2018

NOA Seattle is celebrating Sithi Nakha on June 23rd, 2018, Saturday. Come join us for some authentic Newari food, music, and games.

Tickets: $10 (cash only)

Sithi Nakha is an important festival in Newari culture which is celebrated every year on the sixth day of bright fortnight of Jestha. The festival is celebrated in honor of Kumar, the elder son of god Mahadev and goddess Parvati. Hence this day is also known as Kumar Shasthi. Besides, this festival is also celebrated as the day of Rams victory over Ravan. People worship the Pikhalakhu (a place outside the household) by drawing Mandap resembling Kumar. It also marks the beginning of monsoon season. On this day, people usually clean the nearby water sources such as wells, ponds and stone spouts. Sithi Nakha is also observed by Newari communities by preparing and feasting on delicious Newari delicacies such as wo (a Newari food made of lentils) and Chatamari (a special type of Newari food made of rice flour like pizza) with family and friends.

Please contact NOA-Seattle at noaseattle@gmail.com or (206)-694-3651 if you would like to volunteer and offer any help in organizing the event.