Experience a month of spiritual connection, cultural celebration, and community bonding.
With meaningful events happening all throughout July, there’s something for everyone.
Come when you can — your presence is always welcome and cherished.

NECC is thrilled to mark its 25th anniversary — a remarkable milestone for our community! Under the theme “Celebrating 25 Years of Preserving Culture and Empowering Generations at the Nepal Education and Cultural Center.” Throughout the year, we are planning a series of engaging events that reflect our shared values, rich heritage, and continued commitment to future generations.

✨ Save the Date: A grand anniversary event is tentatively scheduled for November 15 — don’t miss this historic celebration!

As part of our celebration—25 Years of Preserving Culture, Empowering Generations—we’re thrilled to invite you to our 25th Anniversary 5K Race!

🗓 Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
🕢 Check-In: 7:30 AM
🏁 Race Start: 8:00 AM
📍 All are welcome! Walk, jog, or run with us as we celebrate 25 incredible years of community and culture.

Register online at https://forms.gle/7Meb97rrKnvojtT27 or on-site the morning of the event.

Join us in celebrating Aama Tirtha Aunsi on Sunday, April 27th at 10:00 AM
at NECC Pashupati Buddha Mandir, Germantown, MD.

Bring your beloved mother with you and, if possible, bring a small gift to honor her.
We will celebrate our mothers with garland, tika, and blessings, followed by ceremonial prayers and Prasad.

Let’s come together to show our love, respect, and gratitude to all mothers!

Join us for a FREE Health Screening, brought to you by Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC) in collaboration with American Diversity Group (ADG)! 🩺

Pre-Register Here: https://forms.gle/oPNMTAv9gVaTKQGw7

Event Details:

📅 Date: June 8, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Location: NECC Premises, 11650 Snowden Farm Parkway, Germantown, MD

 Services include:
 Blood Pressure
 Diabetes
 Cholesterol
 Kidney & Liver Function
 Obesity Check
 Complete Blood Count
 EKG (based on Cardiac History, Vision & Hearing Test

 FREE Consultation: June 22, 2025 |  9 AM – 12 PM
(Based on your lab results & screening)

 Please scan the QR code in the flyer to register!
Let’s take a step toward better health—together. 

You Are Cordially Invited to Celebrate the Auspicious Occasion of Ram Navami!

Join us as we seek the blessings of Lord Shri Ram and celebrate this divine day with devotion, joy, and togetherness.

Event Details:

• Date: April 6, 2025
• Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Let us come together to mark this special occasion with prayers and community spirit.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a day of service and community at the Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC)!
 Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
 Time Slots: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
 Location: 11650 Snowden Farm Parkway, Germantown, MD 20876
 SSL Hours Available for Students!

Please sign up here.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA4A62AA7FFC70-55986453-necc#

Join Us for Buddha Jayanti Celebration! 

Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC) and America Nepal Paramparagat Bouddha Dharma Sangha (ANPBDS) invite you to celebrate Buddha Jayanti on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Pashupati Buddha Mandir, Germantown, MD.

Dharma Teaching by: Khenpo Pem Tsheri Sherpa
 Event Schedule:
 6:00 – 8:00 PM: Procession, Prayers, and Dharma Teaching
 8:00 – 8:30 PM: Prasad Service

 Come together for an evening of peace, wisdom, and community as we honor the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Lord Buddha. Please arrive between 5:30 – 6:00 PM.

 Contact:
 Yagya Man Shakya: 347-276-4846
 Prabin Tamrakar: 301-346-1525

 Venue: Pashupati Buddha Mandir, Germantown, MD

Let’s celebrate this sacred occasion with devotion and harmony! 

You and your family are invited to celebrate “Holika Dahan” festivity organized by NECC with the collaboration of Balvihar Hindi School at NECC temple premises on Friday, March 14th at 6:00 PM. This is a free event to celebrate our Hindu culture and heritage. We encourage you to RSVP by using the link provided below. Light refreshment will be available to purchase.

“Holika Dahan” is a Hindu festival in which a bonfire is lit to celebrate the burning of the demoness, Holika. This ritual is symbolic of victory of good over evil.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/NECCBalViharHoli2025
Visit us at: https://neccusa.org
Priest Contact: 202-816-NECC (6322)

NEPAL EDUCATION AND CULTURAL CENTER (NECC) warmly invites you to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri on February 26, 2025 (Wednesday) at our temple in Germantown, MD.

Program Highlights:

Program Highlights:

Rudri Puja – 11 AM & 6 PM

Shiva Dhuni – 6 PM

Bhajan Kirtan – 6:30 PM Onwards

Prasad Distribution – 6 PM – 8 PM

Sankalpa Process: If you cannot attend in person, you may still participate in the puja by providing your name & Gotra.

Venue: NECC Premises, Germantown, MD

Puja Donation: $31

Come and immerse yourself in divine prayers, devotional songs, and sacred rituals in the presence of Lord Shiva! Let’s celebrate together with devotion and joy.