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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…
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…
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…
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…
Biska Jatra is a chariot parade festival primarily celebrated in Bhaktapur to mark the coming of spring. The festival is observed for eight nights and nine days. On the first few days of Biska Jatra, the deities Bhairav and Bhadrakali are worshiped in their respective chariots amid various special tantric rituals. On the fourth day,…
Once a Kathmandu Valley autonomous and powerful kingdom, Patan became a melting pot of two important religions, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The religious temple of Krishna (Hindu), which lies in the center of the city; in the very own city, whose entire city architecture has been devoted to the philosophy of the Buddhist Dharma-Chakra (Wheel of…
Sankhu is one of Kathmandu Valley’s oldest outskirts villages. Sankhu is one of Kathmandu district’s oldest typical Newari village. It was created at 1801 Kaligat Sambat KS (700 years ago that Roman mythology), according to the ancient novel (Manisaili Mahabadan). It is distributed around five VDCs (Pukhulachhi, Suntole, Bajrayogini, Indrayani, Lapsephedi). Sankhu’s population is about…
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…