Celebrating a Traditional Nepali Bratabandha Ceremony
Planning or attending a nepali bratabandha can feel a bit overwhelming if you aren't sure what to expect from all the rituals and noise. It's one of those milestones that every Hindu family in Nepal prepares for years in advance, marking a boy's transition into young manhood. If you've seen photos of a young boy with a shaved head, wearing bright yellow robes and holding a stick, you've seen the aftermath of this unique rite of passage. ...