Chaku~Chaku (Nepali: चाकु)
~Newari Cuisine – Chaku~Chaku (Nepali: चाकु)is a Newari cuisine made from concentrated sugarcane juice, jaggery, ghee, and nuts. The mixture is cooked down until it is a solid form, and then pulled on a hook in a manner similar to making taffy and then cut into small rolls, or it may be cooked in a…
बाला चर्तुदशी
मंसिर १७ गते मसिंर कृष्ण चर्तुदशी अर्थात बाला चर्तुदशी परेको छ । त्यस दिन मृत्यूवरण गरेका पितृहरुको मोक्षयात्राका लागी अत्यन्त महत्पूर्ण दिनका रुपमा मानिन्छ । नेपाल अनि भारतका विभिन्न शक्तिपीठ अनि त्रिवेणी धामहरुमा आज शतवीज छर्ने तिर्थालुहरुको घुईँचो रहने गर्दछ । शतवीज भन्नाले पितृ उद्धारकालागी धार्मीक वनहरु जस्तै कैलाश डाँडा, श्लेष्मान्तक बन अनि अन्य बनहरुमा…
Exploring the Charms of Khokana Village: A Hidden Gem Near Kathmandu
Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Nepal, Khokana Village stands as a remarkable testament to the country’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. Tucked away just a short distance from the bustling city of Kathmandu, this charming village offers a tranquil escape for travelers seeking an authentic experience off the beaten path. In this article,…
Dolakha Bhimshen
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…
Khokana – A beautiful Newar metropolis
Khokana is a stunning Newar town in Kathmandu, located in the south of the Kathmandu Valley. It is 25 minutes away from Bungamati town towards the west course. This Newar town is predominantly for the development of mustard seed and items like mustard oil. We can see a ton of rice terraces here. The lifestyle…
Sikali Jatra
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…
Swanti ( Tihar); the festivals of colorful lights
Swanti or tihar is the second biggest festival in Nepal, of course after the Dashain. Due to the lack of ness on speaking the mother tongue, even newar people don’t use this term of the tihar festival. Yes, swanti is the newari name of the brightest festival of Nepal, which is tihar. This five days…
Kumari – The Living Goddess
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…
Newa Wedding
As the mellow dusk sets against the busy Newa neighborhood, giving way to a serene blue sky, an elderly woman looks nostal gically over the newly wed bride. The old woman, who was also once a bride, stands observing the unfolding story of human hopes enduring against the creases of time. Had it not been…
Newa:Cast System
The Newar caste system is the system by which Newars, the historical inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley, are divided into groups on the basis of Vedic varna model and divided according to their hereditary occupations. First introduced in the time of the Licchavis, the Newar caste system assumed its present shape during the medieval Malla period. The Newar…
Must Try Newari Food
Choila Choila is basically a meat item, the meat is always of buffalo, and the meat is cut into long chunky pieces and then seared over the flame, the flame leaves a char on the meat as well as cooks the meat to perfection, the long chunky pieces of meat are then cut into bite…
Useful phrases in Newari / Nepal Bhasa/Newari language/Learn Newari Bhasa
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 दत मखङ्गु। What’s your name? छिगू नां छु? My name is … जिगू नां … खः। Where are you from?…
Basantapur Durbar Square
The Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a collage of historical incidences. Though over the years, earthquakes damaged much of its structures, locals continue to preserve its spirit. Highlighting symbolism in Nepal’s Newar culture, two stone lions stand to guard the entrance as we enter inside Kathmandu’s Basantapur Durbar Square. In Nepal, these lions…
