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Nagan (Nagaun) Jatra (Nepalbhasa Article) 
by Karna Maharjan
The author here has made his effort on introducing a festival of Nagan (Nagaon), a neighboring village of Kirtipur. The article focuses on the Nagan Jatra as a part of Nhaygan Jatra (festival of seven neighboring villages). He describes the culture of 'Dhalcha Khakegu' in this festival as an unique tradition of Kathmandu Valley.

Jhilke Culture and Our Mentality (Nepali Article) 
by Basanta Maharjan
This articles focuses on how the coloring of the stone sculptures can destroy the images. The article is all about the mentality the people have that painting the stone sculptures with various enamels and other colors will make the life of the image longer. The writer concludes that this is a complete fallacy. He then discusses about the government law about the preservation of stone sculptures.

Nepal Sambat : An Introduction (Nepali Article) 
This is an introductory article about the Nepal Era, the Nepalese Era. Nepal Era is the Era developed in Medieval Nepal. The article includes the various sayings about Nepal Era. The article concludes with the view that Nepal Era is the Original Era of Nepal and thus Nepalese should be aware about preserving Nepal Era.

Sitinakha - The Festival to Clean the Environment (Nepali Article) 
by Basanta Maharjan
Siti Nakha (also known as the daughter festival) is the last festival observed by the newars. The festival is related to the cleaning of water sources such as well, pond, spouts etc. The writer in this article has brought out the principle and philosophy of the Sithi Nakha festival.

Gai Jatra and Pollution(Nepali Article) 
by Basanta Maharjan
Gaijatra is the festival of wit and humor. This is the festival of expressing one's feeling without hesitation. However, a cultural pollution has entered in the festival. In this article the writer has discussed about the same pollution - making Gaijatra festival to Gay Jatra festival.

Nhaya Maru Yosin, Lhah Maru Yosin (Nepalbhasa Article) 
by Subhash Ram 
This article is about the two yosin (poles), which are erected in Bhaktapur (in Mid April each year). The writer has placed emphasis on introduction of the poles and that the erecting of the poles is the main feature of Bisket Festival, the "Bisket" word itself was originated from the name of the pole (yosin), known as Bishwo Ketu or Bishwo Dhoja.

Arguments on Nepal Sambat (Nepali Article) 
by Basanta Maharjan
This article has touched various Aspects of Nepal Sambat (Nepal Era). The writer has worked hard to compile various historical proofs and the development of Nepal Era. He has discussed broadly on the present day activities on Nepal Era. The article concludes with the suggestions on preservation of national pride of the Nepalese and use of Nepal Era.

Thanthuridrang - An Ancient Town in Kathmandu valley (Nepali Article) 
by Basanta Maharjan
Thanthuridrang is an ancient towin in west North of the Kathmandu valley. It dates back to Lichhivi period, however, the town has been extinct. This article focuses on ancient development and the traditions of the same town.