Udhauli Festival Celebrated with Traditional Shakela Dance in Lalitpur

Members of Nepal’s indigenous Kirat community celebrated the Udhauli Festival in Lalitpur with the traditional Shakela dance, performed in vibrant cultural attire. The event highlights the community’s historic seasonal migration to lower altitudes for winter and showcases their rhythmic traditions, cultural identity, and collective harmony. This annual gathering reflects the deep-rooted heritage and spiritual significance of the Kirat people. Lalitpur, December 4, 2025.