text: The musical style and musical instruments are still in use today. Musical bands accompany religious processions in which an idol of a deity is placed in a chariot or portable shrine and taken around the city. Devotional songs are known as bhajan may be sung daily in community houses. Hymn societies like Gyanmala Bhajan Khala hold regular recitals. Dapa songs are sung during hymn singing seasons at Temple squares and sacred courtyards.
  Gunla Bajan musical bands parade through the streets during Gunla, the 10th month of the Nepal Sambat calendar which is a holy month for Newar Buddhists. Musical performances start with an overture which is a salutation to the gods.
  Seasonal songs and ballads are associated with particular seasons and festivals. Music is also played during wedding processions, life-cycle ceremonies and funeral processions.
  Popular traditional songs
  Ghātu (summer music, this seasonal melody is played during Pahan Charhe festival)
  Ji Wayā Lā Lachhi Maduni (the tragedy of a merchant)
  Mohani (festive joy, this seasonal tune is played during Mohani festival)
  Rājamati (about young lovers)
  Silu (about a couple who get separated during a pilgrimage, this seasonal music is played during the monsoon)
  Sitālā Māju (lament for children expelled from the Kathmandu Valley)
  Swey Dhaka Swaigu Makhu (a song about love)
  Holi ya Mela (About theholi.)
  Wala Wala Pulu Kishi (Sung in Indra jatra)
  Yo Sing Tyo
  Yomari Maku
  Dhanga maru ni bhamcha (song to complain about the laziness of daughter-in-law by man's father.)
  Sirsaya Hegu
  Religious music
  Gunlā Bājan
  Malshree dhun
  Dapha Bhajan
  Mye kasa