Bhaktapur Festival Calendar — Quick Table
| Month | Major festivals / events |
|---|---|
| January | Samyak Mahadan, Navadurga activities, Madhav Narayan traditions |
| February | Shivaratri / Sila Chahre, Saraswati Puja |
| March | Holi Punhi, Paha Chahre |
| April | Biska Jatra, Nepali New Year, Digu Puja (Dewali) |
| May | Sithi Nakha,Chasu Punhi, Buddha Jayanti-related observances |
| June | Bhagasti / Bhal Bhal Ashtami |
| July | Gathamuga Chahre, Beginning of Gunla Parva |
| August | Gunhi Punhi, Sa:Paru(Gai Jatra), , Pancha Dan, Krishna Janmashtami ,Gunla Parva Ends |
| September | Indra Jatra / Yenya Punhi, Teej, continuing Nava Durga traditions |
| October | Mohani / Dashain, Nava Durga, |
| November | Swanti / Tihar, Mha Puja, Saki Mana Punhi |
| December | Bala Chaturdashi, Yomari Punhi, Matina Paru |
Although the precise Gregorian dates vary every year, this monthly pattern is in line with Bhaktapur’s documented traditional festival schedule.
