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Nagadesh

Place in Bagmati Zone, Nepal

Naagdesh (Nagadesh) नागदेश नगदेश (जयपूर)
Nickname(s): Narse, Nagadesh, Naagdesh
Coordinates: 27°41′05″N 85°23′05″E / 27.68472°N 85.38472°E / 27.68472; 85.38472
Country	Nepal
Zone	Bagmati Zone
District	Bhaktapur District
Population (2011)
• Total	6,900
• Religions	Hindu
Time zone	UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)

Naagdesh (Nagadesh) is an ancient Newar city in Madhyapur Thimi Municipality in Bhaktapur District in the Bagmati Zone of central Nepal. In 2011 it had a population of approximately 6,900 with more than 1500 houses in it, according to the 2011 Nepal census. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 4,237 with 693 houses in it. Most people are engaged in farming.

Nagadesh is famous for Shree Sidhi Ganesh Jatra, लुँझ्या Sunko Jhyaal (Golden Window Of Nagadesh), Sileshwor Mahadev Bisantaki Tole Nagadesh, Nagadesh Mahakali Naach, Bhairav Naach, Manohara Ghat, Nagadesh sindur jatra, Pulu Kishi Pyaakha Naach, Nagadesh Buddha Bihar.

Festivals that are celebrated in Nagadesh. People of Nagadesh celebrates festivals each month starting from the new year to the Holi puni at the end of the year.