A survey of Kathmandu Religion would reveal that, in spite of a lot of infiltration of people of other regions, Hinduism continues to dominate. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and Nepal is the only declared Hindu country in the world. The royal family of Nepal is a strictly follower of Hinduism. Nepal, as well as Kathmandu, observes a number of Hindu religious holidays each year.
Distribution of Religious Faiths in Kathmandu, Nepal
Going by the latest report, the average distribution of religious faith in Kathmandu shows that there are around ninety percent Hindus. The only other religion of considerable importance in Nepal is Buddhism. Nepal is in fact the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The Mahayana form of Buddhism allows idol worship and rituals, much like the Hindu culture. This is the reason why Hinduism and Buddhism in Kathmandu have almost become a merged practice. The official percentage of the Buddhists is only five percent. Muslims comprise 3% and Christianity, 1% of the total population.
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Religious Holidays in Kathmandu, Nepal
- Shivatratri
- Vijaya Dashami
- Ghode Jatra
- Vasant Panchami
- Lakshmi Puja
- Maha Ashtami
- Ram Navami
- Gobardhan Puja
- Buddha Jayanti
- Chite Daishan
- Ghatasthapana
- Rakshya Bandhan
Some of the most popular religious festivals in Kathmandu include, the Gai Jatra, Dasain, Indra Jatra, Chitra Dasain and Kanya Puja. There are a number of religious places of tourist interest in Kathmandu. Some of these places are Hanuman Dhoka, Guheswari Temple, The temple of lord Shiva, Akash Bhairav Temple, Dakshinkali, Changu Narayan Temple, Kirtipur, Swayambhunath to name a few.
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