The Nepal Sambat movement achieved its initial success on 18 november 1999 once the govt declared the founding father of the nepal sambat calendar, a merchandiser of Kathmandu named Sankhadhar Sakhwa (संखधर साख्वा), a national hero. Sankhadhar Sakhwa : The leader of Kingdom of Asian nation Nepal, he’s a Nepalese giver. He cleared the debts of all…
Indra is Rain’s Lord and Heaven’s King. It’s the procession of Jatra. Indra Jatra is God Indra’s Day festival. Indra Jatra is the Kathmandu festival, Nepal’s capital. Some people believe that Indra Jatra thanks Lord Indra for the rain day. The festival is celebrated in honor of Bahirab, who is the manifestation of Shiva and…
In the heart of the majestic Himalayas lies a cultural treasure, Nepal, a land of diverse traditions and ancient heritage. Among its many ethnic communities, the Newars stand out for their vibrant culture and significant contributions to Nepal’s artistic, architectural, and culinary heritage. In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the essence…
The Origins Nepal sambat was founded on October 20, 879 A.D. during th reign of Thakuri King Raghavadeva (ca. A.D. 879-942). According to a mid-fourteenth-century Sanskrit chronicle an epoch-era was dedicated to Lord Pasupati (Pasupatibhattarake samvatsara pravartkritah) during his reign. This has led some historians to surmise that “the foundation of the era was due…
You may want to understand what a “Bhoto” is before we start the tale, yes. Well, that’s a jacket. “Bhoto” translates into “a jacket” in Nepali. “Jatra” refers to “festival.” And so, you’re going to read the vest festival tale. Yes, you’ve read that right, here we have a festival for a jacket, and it’s…
Busankha is hair shaving. It’s performed at 6 or 7 years of age. The boy’s maternal uncle shaving hair, the boy’s father’s mother maintains the shaved hair. At the moment of ‘ kayatapuja, ‘ busankha is being performed these days.
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The typical iconography of the Goddess depicts her in deep red color of a hibiscus flower radiating the effulgence of a million suns. Digambari, with a munda-mala (skull garland) and a snake for her yagyapovita, standing in the pratyAlIDha posture, she has cut off her own head and holds it in one of her hands….
Though the most elaborate Hindu temples are those dedicated to the worship male deities such as Shiva, Ganesha, Vishnu etc, far greater attention is paid to the propitiation of less august though more powerful and dangerous female deities. In addition to the popularity of such non-Tantrik female deities as Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati, the newars…
It’s not surprising that Tibet and India affected the Newar People. What is surprising is their creativity reaction to this stimulus, which in fact led to a real exchange with their gigantic neighbours. Mediaeval Near society has left a unique and spectacular, by any standard, religious architectural and artistic heritage. Despite the fact that most…
करिव १०० वर्ष भन्दा अगाडि पाटनकै होनचामा बसोबास गर्ने परिवार पाटन दरवार नजिकै आएर बसोबास गर्न थाले । सबैले होनचा या पिं भन्न थाले । उनिहरुका बालबच्चालाई होनचा या मस्त भन्न थाले । कालान्तरमा तिनीहरुको परिचय नै होनचा हुन पुग्यो ।९० सालको भूकम्प भन्दा केही अगाडि रोजीरोटीका लागि सानो खाजा घर जस्तै खोले । ९०…
A collection of helpful sentences in Newari / Nepal Bhasa, a language spoken by Tibeto-Burman in Nepal, India and Bhutan. English नेपाल भाषा (Newari / Nepal Bhasa) Welcome लसकुस Hello (General greeting) ज्वजलपा How are you? म्हं फु ला? Reply to ‘How are you?’ जितः ला म्हं फु, छन्तः ले? Long time no see गुल्लि…
All Guthi (social organization) members are notified as quickly as a individual dies. Four lamps are placed around the corpse’s four direction. Mha gele, the corpse’s worship is labeled. Funeral procession is accompanied by Nayahkhin drum followed by many wailing and weeping individuals. In various castes, cremation is distinct.
Bhimeshwar Temple is a famous temple desiccated to god Bhim located in Dolakha bazar of Dolakha district of Nepal. It is one of the oldest temples in Dolakha district dedicated in Hindu god situated about 4.5 kilometers east from Charikot Bazaar. God Bhimsen (also called as Bhim, Bhimeshwor) was the second prince of Panch Pandav…
This is a symbolic ritual marriage with a fruit bel (byah), Lord Vishnu’s symbol. Held at the age of 5-11, this ceremony is performed to avoid widowhood. The Newar girls are never widowed as they are married to the immortal god. The girls are also being trained in Ihi family works.
Newari Culture in Nepal :- Nepal is a beautiful country with cultural diversification. People of different caste and religion live here. It is a small country but the culture, tradition is present. One of the beautiful cultures of Nepal is Newari culture followed by Newar. Newar people follow both Hinduism and Buddhism. And, they have…
On the first day of Bhadra (Nepali Calendar), the Bagh Bhairab Festival is celebrated. Devotees used to round Bagh Bhairab Temple for 108 times for successful and healthy blessings on the occasion of the Bagh Bhairab festival. Pic Source: Narayan Maharjan
In Newar culture, marriage is a two-family social union. For their sons and daughters, the parents arrange marriage. After the family choice of the groom and bride, the marriage is verified by providing 10 betel nuts from the groom’s family to the bride along with fruits, sweets etc. (known as lakha). The marriage ceremony takes…
Muhali Muhali is a conical bore shawm that is only performed by the caste of Jugi (Kusle). Jugis are provided Khanki (land) on multiple occasions to play Muhali. In Phalchas, i.e., there is a tradition of playing Muhali every day. Roofed resting areas, also known as the Siwa Yayegu tradition. Dhah, Dapha Khin, Paschima, Nagara…
Local residents of Khokana are busy celebrating Sikali (Jatra) festival at a time when people across the country are marking the Hindu’s greatest festival, Dashain. This year, as many as 14 gods and goddesses will be worshiped and various traditional dance performances will be exhibited. The jatra will be celebrated for five days by inviting…
