Culture/Tradition
What ritual is performed by Newars to worship one’s own body and soul?
Mha Puja
What staple meal is traditionally eaten twice a day in most Nepali households?
Daal Bhaat
What traditional outfit is commonly worn by Nepali men during formal events and ceremonies?
Daura Suruwal
What is the Capital of Nepal?
Kathmandu
Which animal is considered sacred and protected by law in Nepal?
Cow
What plant is grown as Jamara during Dashain?
Jaau
What grain is commonly used to make Dhido in hill regions of Nepal?
Buckwheat or millet
What traditional women’s garment is wrapped and pleated, commonly worn across Nepal during festivals and ceremonies?
Saree
What is the southern lowland region of Nepal called?
Terai
Nepali soldiers are famously known by this name in foreign armies.
Gurkhas
What traditional ritual is done on the sixth day after a child is born to formally name the baby?
Nwaran
What traditional fermented drink made from millet or rice is commonly consumed in hill and mountain regions of Nepal?
Chhyang
What is the traditional clothing worn by Chhetri women in Nepal?
Gunyo, Cholo, Phariya
What river flows through Kathmandu and is considered sacred despite heavy pollution?
Bagmati River
What internal conflict lasted from 1996 to 2006 and led to the end of the monarchy?
Nepalese Civil War
What festival involves pulling massive chariots through the streets of Kathmandu, Patan, or Bhaktapur?
Rato Machhindranath Jatra
What fermented leafy green dish is dried and stored for winter in many Nepali homes?
Gundruk
What woven belt is traditionally used to secure garments and provide back support in rural Nepal?
Patuka
What is the deepest gorge in Nepal, carved by a river flowing between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna?
Kali Gandaki Gorge
What is the official civil calendar used by the Government of Nepal?
Bikram Sambat
What sacred grass is required for most Hindu rituals in Nepal, including Shraddha, Bratabandha, and puja ceremonies?
Kusha grass
What traditional Nepali alcoholic drink is made by fermenting grains and then drinking the liquid through a bamboo straw?
Tongba
What traditional Nepali clothing practice requires men to tie the Daura Suruwal using exactly eight ties, symbolizing spiritual and cultural values?
Astabhanda (eight ties of daura)
What district contains Mount Everest and serves as the main gateway for trekkers?
Solukhumbu
How long is the Himalayan mountain range in miles?
1,500 miles