Sila (month)

[1] The month corresponds to Magha (माघ) in the Hindu lunar calendar and February in the Gregorian calendar.

The month is divided into the bright and dark fortnights which are known as Silā Thwa (सिला थ्व) and Silā Gā (सिला गा) respectively.

The most important festivals during the month are Shree Panchami which falls on the fifth day of the bright fortnight and Maha Shivaratri (Nepal Bhasa: सिला चह्रे Silā Charhe) on the 14th day of the dark fortnight.

Shree Panchami is the first day of spring while Shivaratri honors the Hindu deity Shiva.

On the full moon day, the month-long Swasthani sacred story reciting festival ends.

Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu where a fair is held on Maha Shivaratri.