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Dear NOA Friends, Family and Community Members, Jwojolappa!! Namaste!! Newah Organization of America (NOA) is pleased to announce that a Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Ceremony is being organized in Washington DC Metropolitan area on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Kayeta Puja is a unique and very important religious ceremony in the life of young men milestone, it is considered the spiritual ceremony at beginning of manhood. NOA have been organizing a different Newah’s religious, cultural and ritual e

NOA’s 23nd Annual General Meeting and National Convention (AGM) [wp_paypal button="buynow" name="NOA 23rd Annual General Meeting and National Convention (AGM)" amount="30" undefined_quantity="1"] Date: Saturday May 25th, 2023 Venue: Eastern Middle School (Time-1:00 PM to 9:30 PM Eastern) 300 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901 Highlights Talk Session Newah Culture Presentation Live Cultural Programs Traditional Newah Samay Baji and Dinner General Entry: Online $30/Person, At Door: $35/Per

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Major attractions of the Yenya Punhi event: Kumari: The “Kumari” is a living goddess, symbolized by a young girl before puberty who embodies divine feminine energy. This tradition is a cornerstone of Nepal’s cultural heritage, reflecting the fusion of ancient religious beliefs and cultural customs. The Kumari is deeply respected by Nepalese people, and her blessings are sought during significant religious and social occasions. Many believe that her blessings bring prosperity and safeguard agains

11th NOA Yenya Punhi (Indra Jatra) Festival of Nepal, 2023 Major attractions of the Yenya Punhi event: Observing the presence of symbolic living goddess Kumari:             "Kumari" refers to the living goddess, a young prepubescent girl who is considered the embodiment of divine feminine energy. The Kumari tradition is an essential aspect of Nepal's cultural heritage, representing the intertwining of ancient religious beliefs and cultural practices. The Kumari is highly revered by the people of

Major attractions of the Yenya Punhi event: Kumari: The “Kumari” is a living goddess, symbolized by a young girl before puberty who embodies divine feminine energy. This tradition is a cornerstone of Nepal’s cultural heritage, reflecting the fusion of ancient religious beliefs and cultural customs. The Kumari is deeply respected by Nepalese people, and her blessings are sought during significant religious and social occasions. Many believe that her blessings bring prosperity and safeguard agains

14th Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Coming‑of‑Age Ceremony 2026 Organized by the Newah Organization of America (NOA) Saturday, June 27, 2026  Jwojolappa! Namaste! The Newah Organization of America (NOA) is pleased to announce the upcoming Group Kayeta Puja (Bratabandha) Coming‑of‑Age Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Kayeta Puja is one of the most significant cultural and spiritual milestones within the Newah community. This traditional co