Kirtipur is a wonderful exception to the usual settlements of Newari. Perched on twin hillocks and about 5 km from Kathmandu clinging to the saddle. To the south, Kirtipur has two hamlets of satellites, Panga and Nagaon. The village’s history dates back to the 12th century when it was a Patan outpost but became a…
In the south of the Kathmandu Valley, Bungamati is a historic village. It can be readily reached by bus (from Lagankel bus station), taxi, or even walking or cycling from Patan. You cross the Ring Road through Nakkhu and Baisepati and follow the primary highway. There are certainly more exciting back paths to take for…
Neel Barahi’s renowned tantric temple stands on a hillock in Bode of Madhyapur Thimi in the center of a forest. The temple structure itself is very easy, but it is adorned with different sculptures and artifacts. In the medieval period, the temple was created. The temple is built in a Guhyeshwori-Dakshinkali-like style. The shrine space,…
Nepali chelsea Nazma Siebler Shrestha, who is about to achieve three centuries, has started to educate European mothers about the traditional manner in Nepal’s Newar society to massage newborn oils. Citizens say this technique began by calling his mom Haridevi Shrestha from Nepal for the usual oil massage after her first child was born in…
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…
Kathmandu – I had a challenge to write an article on the influence, attraction and centrality of Nepal City or the capital. Considering this, some topics were opened. The first thing was romantic. Nepal Valley and Alpapuri Kanpurpuri have been known as Kathmandu after coming shortly. But I call it ‘Nepal City’ for easy. I have Nepali consciousness centered…
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…
Shikali Jatra is celebrated in Khokana, a medieval Newari heritage village in the southern part of the Kathmandu Valley, by a section of the ethnic Newar community. Although the villagers practice Hindus, Dashain is not celebrated. They watch the colorful Shikali Jatra instead of Dashain. The five-day long festival is devoted to Shikali goddess also…
“Newari” is vulgar term for the true name “Nepalbhasa” or “Nepalese”– Dharmaditya Dharmacharya(in a letter to Silvan Levi) The Newars talk Nepal Bhasha, the Sino-Tibetan group’s Himalayan language of Tibetan-Burman branch. It was wrongly called by Nepal’s Westerners and non-Newars by the word ‘ Newari.’ It has been known as Nepal Bhasha since the very…
Bansuri is an tool of woodwind that primarily accompanies Paschima, Dapha Khin or Koncha Khin. There are three types of Basuri: Ghor, Majhawala and Teep, generating low, medium and high tones.
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…
Baji – Flattened rice Della – Meat, placed on the top of baji Tahkha – Jelly meat Chhakoola – A peace of meat in curry Wauncha (Tukan) – Green vegetable (mustard) Bhuti – White beans Phasi – Pumpkin curry Dayekala – Meat in curry Dugula – Mutton Hayenla – Meat curry with a lot of ginger Gorma – White jellied meat Lainsoo – Curry made from dried…
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.
Jyah janko is a ceremony of ancient age to mark the longevity of one. Five times it’s celebrated. Attainment of 77 years, 7 months, 7 days Second— Chadraratharohan— Attainment of 83 years, 4 months, 4 days Third — Devaratharohan— Attainment of 88 years, 8 months, 8 days Forth— Divyaratharohan— Attainment of 99 years, 9 months,…
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…