Gaura Parba

गौरा पर्ब

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Religious & SpiritualDoti/Dadeldhura/Far West
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThe festival serves as a defining cultural
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NPR
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Gaura Parba in Doti/Dadeldhura/Far West

Gaura Parva is a Hindu festival celebrated across Nepal's Sudurpashchim and parts of Karnali Province, including Doti and Dadeldhura districts, commemorating the marriage of the goddess Gauri, or Parvati, to Shiva. Its date is set annually by an official astrological committee, generally in August or September.

Gaura Parva, also known in the Kumaon region of India as Saton-Athon because its main celebrations fall on the seventh and eighth days of the festival period, commemorates the wedding of the goddess Gauri, an embodiment of Parvati, to the god Shiva.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festival serves as a defining cultural marker for the Khas community of far-western and mid-western Nepal, with celebrations also extending to the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in India, and has increasingly spread to Kathmandu, where migrants gather at Tundikhel to perform the traditional Deuda dance on the festival's final day, keeping their regional identity alive far from home in a rapidly urbanizing capital that draws heavily on far-western labor migration

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Gaura Parva takes its name from the goddess Gauri

Water and renewal

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daughter of Himavan

The sacred route

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the personification of the Himalayas

The local code

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making her a figure of particular regional kinship for the hill and mountain peoples of far-western Nepal and Kumaon

Tradition 5

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the festival's date is calculated annually by an official astrological committee and generally falls in the Nepali months of Shrawan or Bhadra

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Traditional far-western Nepali dress is often worn by participants, especially women observing the fast and joining the Deuda dance; visitors should dress modestly and comfortably.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

NPR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map27.70 N, 85.32 EOpen in Google Maps

Doti/Dadeldhura/Far West, Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal

Nearest airportAPJ — Ali Pulan
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Gaura Parba?

Gaura Parba is listed for September · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Gaura Parba take place?

The festival is listed in Doti/Dadeldhura/Far West, Nepal. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Doti/Dadeldhura/Far West, Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLntb.gov.np
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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