Gathemangal is a festival held every year in the month of June / July on Shrawan Krishna Chaturdashi. Gathemangal or Ghantakarna Chaturdasi is a term co-relatively used for worshiping and offering sacrifices to demons as a festive. In the Newar group, Gathemangal is celebrated and observed in various areas of the Kathmandu Valley. There is…
Amidst a nationwide lockdown, Mahasana (bathing ceremony) Rato Machhindranth (Red Macchendranath) and Kumari Puja completed quietly in Patan. Although few people gathered there, they maintain social distancing. In a presence of few hundred devotees, who wore masks and maintained their social distancing, the festival begins reports Sulabh Shrestha in Deshsanchar. As per the ritual, priest…
A Newar girl undergoes bahra after Ihi, a girl’s ritual containment before menstruation begins. A girl is kept separate for 12 days from all men and sunlight. The girl must pay homage to the sun on the 12th day.
~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…
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…
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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…
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,…
After childbirth, the mother’s mother’s house is notified. It is performed by sending candy sugar, musk, ginger and so on. After birth, the family involved becomes ritually unclean. They become pure after the tradition of ‘ Machaboo byanke ‘ performed on the morning, sixth or fifth day after the birth of the kid.
Mahakali Dance This is one of the Newars ‘ most famous masked dances. It is based on the religious tale of’ Mahakali Mahalaxmi’ from a Hindu Puran. According to this, the three goddess Mahakali, Mahalaxmi, and Kumari (three of the eight deities protecting Kathmandu Valley’s eight paths and having distinct supporters of ghosts). Eighty four…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
Kayatapuja or fixing of loin cloth is done to mark the attainment of puberty. Bajracharya and Shakyas perform the tonsure ceremony, Chudakarma. During this, one has to visit shrines and pay homage to Kwahpahdyoh and make offerings. After kayatapuja, Jyapus and Sayamis undergo Ohla (which is less practiced these days.)
