With multiple cultures there are many different popular beliefs, and some may apply to one culture in particular but not all others.  The three given below are however almost universal across the UK Nepali community older generations, and clearly relate to auric energies and/or symbolism

• Avoiding touching the head of a stranger:
• Not crossing/passing on top of or above someone
• Not passing on handkerchiefs to friends or people you love, as this brings ill fortune and potential catastrophe in a relationship.

The most famous Nepali belief, or custom, known throughout not only the UK Nepali community and in Nepal, but having a global profile, is that concerning for actual Gurkhas to not be able to sheath a Kukri knife again unless it has drawn blood.  This martial focus purpose being where required (such as using a kukri for culinary food preparation purposes) symbolically fulfilled through nicking a finger.

Honouring Nepali Hindu and Buddhist deities and teachers on special occasions in the Nepali annual religious observances calendar, but also year-round in the home: almost all UK Nepali homes have a dedicated sacred space where statues and sacred images are revered, often with offerings of fruit and flowers and the lighting of candles on special occasions such as life events or festivals. The two images (statue of the Lord Ganesh, and offerings before a Newari Hindu Mandir) above are from Kathmandu, but indicate the scale and ancient pedigree of such worship.