Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC) is organizing a "Priest Welcome and Farewell" event on February 11, 2024 and all community members are cordially invited to this event at NECC's Pashupati-Buddha Mandir, Germantown, Maryland. Our current priest, Mr. Ramnath Koirala, will be bidding farewell as he embarks on a journey back to his homeland in Nepal to be with his family. A new priest Mr. Govinda Adhikari will be serving the community as the priest of Pashupati Buddha Mandir after priest Mr. Koirala's departure.

On the auspicious occasion of Saraswati Pooja/Basanta Panchami, Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC) invites you to participate in our annual art contest, themed "Inspire, Share, Transform: Nurturing a Caring Society." This year, we celebrate the profound impact of art in motivating individuals to share their experiences, values, and aspirations, fostering a community dedicated to compassion and care. Contest Details: Title: Inspire, Share, Transform: Nurturing a Caring Society Due Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2024 Results Announcement: March 31, 2024 Prize Distribution: During the New Year/Holi Celebration event, echoing the joyous tradition from last year. How to Participate: Express your creativity within [...]

NECC is excited to announce the celebration of Saraswati Pooja on February 14th!Join us in celebrating Basanta Panchami as Saraswati Pooja at the temple to seek blessings from Devi Saraswati, the deity of learning, music, and art.Save the date and grace us with your presence for this special occasion. We look forward to seeing you there! Warm wishes to all for a joyous Saraswati Pooja & Basanta Panchami!

Swasthani Brata Katha is a Hindu epic originated from Nepal. It has a total of 31 chapters that describe the stories of Swasthani matha, a hindu deity known for miraculously granting wishes made in a solemn state by the pure.