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Mohani (Devanagari: मोहनि) is one of the most important festivals among the Newars which involves a packed itinerary of religious services pilgrimages family gatherings and outdoor celebrations lasting several days. Special dinners known as Nakhtya (नख्त्या) to which all the relatives are invited continue for weeks later. Mohani is the equivalent of Nepal’s biggest festival Dasain and there are similarities and differences between the two.