Mha Puja 2025: The Newar Festival of Self-Worship
Mha Puja(म्हपूजा) is one of the most unique festivals in Nepal, celebrated primarily by the Newar community. Unlike most festivals that focus on gods or nature, Mha Puja emphasizes worship of the self. Observed on 24 October 2025, it marks the Nepal Sambat New Year, a cultural calendar that has been followed by the Newars for centuries. On Mha means…