Kaula (month)

On the third day of the bright fortnight, masked dances of the Goddess Rudrayani are performed in Khokna, a village to the south of Kathmandu.

[2] The greatest event of the month is Dasain, known as Mohani in Nepal Mandala.

The festivities consist of religious services in the clan's shrine house, family feasts, sword processions and masked dances of deities.

[3] The 13th day of the dark fortnight is the start of another great festival Tihar or Swanti.

The 15th day is Lakshmi Puja when households worship the goddess of wealth in their private shrines.