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…
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…
सिथि नखः व हलिं लकस दिंया लसताय् भिंतुना सिथि नखः र विश्व वातावरण दिवसको उपलक्ष्यमा शुभकामना ! नेवा:हरु सयौ बर्ष अगाडि निकै सम्पन्न थिए । त्यस बेलाको यो नख: चख: चाडपर्व अब धान्न नै मुस्किल मुस्किल परिसकेको छ राज्य सत्ताको नितिका कारण धेरै नेवाहरु शहरी गरिव बन्दै गरेका छन । – त्यसैले मैले धधेरै साथिभाइ…
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…
Bendix, Edward H. 1974. “Indo-Aryan and Tibeto-Burman Contact. As seen through Nepali and Newari Verb Tenses.” Franklin C. Southworth & Mahadev L. Apte (eds.): Contact and Convergence in South Asian Languages. (= International Journal of Dravidian Linguistics 3/1, special issue). Kariyavattom, Trivandrum, India: Department of Linguistics, University of Kerala. 42-59 Bendix, Edward H. 1984. “The…
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?…
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…
विशेषगरी ख्वोप अर्थात भक्तपुर नगरभित्रका प्राय बाटो अनि गल्लिहरुमा कालोपत्र वा ढलान नभई ईटा बिछाइएको पाइन्छ। यसले ख्वोपको संस्कृतिक र पुरातात्विक सुन्दरतामा थप आकर्षण भर्नुका साथै वातावारनीय हिसाबले पनि सहयोग पुर्याउँछ। वर्षा हुँदा ईटाहरु बिचका प्वालबाट जमिनले पानी शोस्न सक्दछ र जमिन भित्र पानी संकलित गर्छ। बाटो मर्मत गर्दा पनि प्रयोग भएका इटाहरु पुन:प्रयोग गर्न…
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…
काठमाडौं, जेठ १३। मछिन्द्रनाथ देवताभन्दा कृषि वैज्ञानिक हुन् । ललितपुरको पहिलेको नाम ‘यल’ हो, किराँती राजा यलम्बरले स्थापना गरेको शहर भएकोले उनले आफ्नै नामबाट यल राखेका थिए। काठमाडौँ तथा बाहिरका आदिवासी नेवारहरु अहिलेसम्म नि ललितपुरलाई यल नै भन्छन्। पछि गएर यसको नाम ललितपुर हुन गएको हो। ललितपुर नाम राख्नमा प्रमुख भूमिका रहेको मान्छे वा भनौँ…
Her name, “Adamantine Yogini” describes her as a female who has attained perfection. Through the practice of yoga, she becomes a divine, or “adamantine” yogini. A Compassionate, All-knowing, and supremely blissful Yogini. Adamantine, here refers specifically to the indestructible state of enlightenment she has attained. Among all dakinis, human and divine, Vajrayogini reigns supreme as…
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,…
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 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…
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…
Nestled amid the picturesque landscapes of Nepal’s countryside, Panauti stands as a hidden gem waiting to be explored. This enchanting riverside town, located in the Kathmandu Valley, is steeped in history and cultural heritage, offering visitors a serene escape from the bustling city life. Join us as we embark on a journey to discover the…
