Immigration Relief Measures for Nepali Nationals USCIS has several immigration relief measures that may be available to Nepali nationals who are affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25, 2015. Measures that may be available to eligible Nepali nationals upon request include: • Change or extension of nonimmigrant status for an
Tomorrow’s Bala Chataurdashi. On this occasion, devotees of Lord Shiva light traditional oil lamp (diyo), stay awake all night to ensure that the lamp keeps burning, chant mantras, and sing Bhajans and dance throughout the night paying honor to Lord Shiva. The next morning, at daybreak they take dip three times into Bagmati River as
Panauti Jatra is the nine-day festival. It starts off on the 10th day of the bright fortnight of Jyestha (May-June) and ends on the 3rd day of the dark fortnight in Ashad (June-July). It is a combination of the palanquin and chariot festivals. Panauti is at about 30 km southeast of Kathmandu. Panauti is one
Chino matching is a nuptial compatibility test based on astrological calculations. It is done by Hindu astrologers trained to read Chinos. Chino is also known as Janma Kundli in Hindi and Jata in Newari. Chinos are typically written soon after birth, however they can be written many years after as well. Hence it is never