Events

Tihar

Tihar, The festival of lights ends this week with Mha puja and Bhai tika. Mha puja: Newars do pujas on themselves and celebrate their new year. Nhu daya bhintuna (Happy New Year!).

24 October

Bhai tika: Sisters do pujas on their brothers to protect them from Yama, the harbinger of death. 25 October

Murals of Mustang, Restoring the Murals of Mustang: A Journey through Body, Soul and Heart by Luigi Fieni. 28 October to 15 November, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal

Vintuna rally, A cycle rally to mark Nepal Sambat 1135. 24 October, 8am onwards, starting from Patan Darbar Square

Sharing knowledge, Donate old books to those in need through Gwahali for Differently-Abled People. 24 October, 9849250931/9813043484 , www.facebook.com/Gwahali

Plastic beauty, The first plastic exhibition in Nepal with international and local exhibitors. 14 to 16 November, Bhrikuti Mandap

Entrepreneurs meet, A platform to help entrepreneurs expand their professional network and to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration. 12 November, 5 to 7pm, King’s College, 9813393561, www.udhyamibhetghat.com

Oh, wonderful, Musical performances by children of various orphanages, churches and schools. 29 October, 3 to 5pm, Stuti Prashansa Church, Baafal, 9841021941

Photography workshop, A seven-day photography foundational workshop by experienced and professional mentors. 28 October to 3 November, Image Park, New Road

Planet Nepal, A two-day art and environment festival, with performances, exhibitions, debates, discussions, screenings and concerts. 31 October to 1 November, Tundikhel, (01)4241163, www.planetnepal.org.np

Breathe in, Breathe out, Deep and detailed learning and practice of a number of yogic breathing techniques. Rs 1,500, 26 October, 2 to 5pm, Pranamaya Yoga Studio, Patan

Change makers, Participate in, learn from and create social projects to address the contemporary issues of the country. 27 October, Change Fusion Nepal, Minbhawan, New Baneshwor www.changefusionnepal.com

Click Annapurna, Join photographers Ariel Estulin and Louis Au on a unique opportunity to experience the pristine beauty of Annapurna mountain ranges through the eyes of professional photographers. $1,775, 21 to 30 November, full itinerary on www.outdoorphotojourney.com

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