A Reunion of Culture, Community, and Continuity On April 12, 2025, the Association of Nepalis in Minnesota (ANMN) hosted a landmark celebration-Nepali New Year 2082-at the St. Paul Student Center,
by Bhim Gurung, PhD. Governor Tim Walz officially declared April 12, 2025, as Nepali New Year in Minnesota, marking a significant milestone for the Nepali community. During the celebration at
Every fall, as Minnesota’s trees turn brilliant shades of orange and red, a colorful celebration takes place within the Nepali community—a festival called Dashain. It’s not just a gathering, but
The Teej festival, also known as Haritalika Teej, is one of the major festivals in Nepal. It is celebrated around the end of a rainy season with great fervor in Nepal. The festival is predominantly
The Association of Nepalese in Minnesota (ANMN), along with the broader Nepali and Indian Hindu communities, has been celebrating the sacred festival of Maha Shivaratri at the Geeta Ashram in
The ANMN with the strong support of the Twin Cities Nepali community organized group Bratabandha (or Upanayana) Ceremony, that took place on Saturday, March 16, 2025 at the Hindu Temple,
For the first time in Minnesota history, the Association of Nepalis in Minnesota (ANMN) marked a historic milestone by celebrating its first group Ihi ceremony. The event was held on