This is a symbolic ritual marriage with a fruit bel (byah), Lord Vishnu’s symbol. Held at the age of 5-11, this ceremony is performed to avoid widowhood. The Newar girls are never widowed as they are married to the immortal god. The girls are also being trained in Ihi family works.
काठमाडौं । र्याप गायनमा आधारित रियालिटी शो ‘नेपहपको श्रीपेच’लाई लिएर विवाद बढेपछि निर्णायक बालेन साह र विजेता भाइबर साइमनले बौद्ध धर्मगुरुलाई मुकुट फिर्ता गरेका छन् । सोमबार ज्याठामा आयोजित समारोहमा रियालिटी शोको तर्फबाट गल्ती भएको भन्दै बालेनले माफी माग्दै मुकुट बौद्ध गुरुलाई फिर्ता दिएका थिए । शोका निर्माता सुदीप पोखरेलले धार्मिक भावनामा ठेस पुर्याउने आफूहरुको…
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.)
~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…
#राजामतिको सुन्दरता र स्वाभिमान बारे हामीले सुन्दै आईरहेको एक वियोगान्त कथा हो । यस्को बारे एक नेपालभाषी #प्रेमगाथामा /ballad गाईएको गीत “राजामती कुमती” पहिले देखी नै चर्चित रहेको छ । नेपालका प्रथम नेपाली गायक /आदिगायक सेतुराम श्रेष्ठले यो प्रेमगाथालाई पहिलो पटक कलकत्तामा record गराएको थियो । यही गीतको धुनलाई श्री ३ जंगबहादुर राणाको बेलायत राजकीय…
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…
नेवा: समुदायमा अधिकांशले सिठी (सिथी) नख: को रुपमा कूल (दिगू)पूजा गरेर मनाउने परम्परा रहदै आएको छ । धार्मिक रुपले यो दिनलाई जे जसरी मनाउँदै आएको भए तापनि सामाजिक रुपमा नेवा:हरु यस दिन अप्रत्यक्ष रुपमा पर्यावरण दिवसको रुपमा सयौं वर्षदेखि मनाउँदै गरेको हामी पाउँछौ । यस दिन पानीको मुहानका रुपमा रहेको कलधारा, ढुङ्गेधारा, इनार, चोक लगायत…
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…
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…
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…
The Origins Nepal sambat was founded on October 20, 879 A.D. during th reign of Thakuri King Raghavadeva (ca. A.D. 879-942). According to a mid-fourteenth-century Sanskrit chronicle an epoch-era was dedicated to Lord Pasupati (Pasupatibhattarake samvatsara pravartkritah) during his reign. This has led some historians to surmise that “the foundation of the era was due…
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…
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…
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…
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…
