“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…
The Newars are regarded as the Kathmandu Valley’s first occupants, but their roots are secretly covered. They speak a Tibeto-Burmese language, which demonstrates that they started in the east, but their physical highlights range from unmistakably Mongolian, suggesting once again to the east, to Indo-Aryan, which naturally focuses on India. In adjust, it appears most like that the…
The typical iconography of the Goddess depicts her in deep red color of a hibiscus flower radiating the effulgence of a million suns. Digambari, with a munda-mala (skull garland) and a snake for her yagyapovita, standing in the pratyAlIDha posture, she has cut off her own head and holds it in one of her hands….
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…
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…
Bel Bibaha or Ehee is a ceremony in Newari community of Nepal in which pre-adolescent girls are married to the Bel (fruit of wood apple tree) fruit. The fruit is bridegroom that symbolizes the eternal bachelor Lord Kumar, the son of Lord Shiva, and the marriage ensures that the girl becomes and remains fertile. The…
मंसिर १७ गते मसिंर कृष्ण चर्तुदशी अर्थात बाला चर्तुदशी परेको छ । त्यस दिन मृत्यूवरण गरेका पितृहरुको मोक्षयात्राका लागी अत्यन्त महत्पूर्ण दिनका रुपमा मानिन्छ । नेपाल अनि भारतका विभिन्न शक्तिपीठ अनि त्रिवेणी धामहरुमा आज शतवीज छर्ने तिर्थालुहरुको घुईँचो रहने गर्दछ । शतवीज भन्नाले पितृ उद्धारकालागी धार्मीक वनहरु जस्तै कैलाश डाँडा, श्लेष्मान्तक बन अनि अन्य बनहरुमा…
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…
The Newar caste system is the system by which Newars, the historical inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley, are divided into groups on the basis of Vedic varna model and divided according to their hereditary occupations. First introduced in the time of the Licchavis, the Newar caste system assumed its present shape during the medieval Malla period. The Newar…
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,…
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…
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…
Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa at the Khokana Tourism Festival Inauguration in Lalitpur Kathmandu: Home Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa has formally inaugurated Khokana Tourism Festival 2020 in Lalitpur district on Friday, which is slated for February 21 to 23, with the slogan “Save the local skills and culture”. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the festival,…
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…
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…
Khokana is a stunning Newar town in Kathmandu, located in the south of the Kathmandu Valley. It is 25 minutes away from Bungamati town towards the west course. This Newar town is predominantly for the development of mustard seed and items like mustard oil. We can see a ton of rice terraces here. The lifestyle…
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…
चन्द्रमा सुन्दर औषधियुक्त, सितल शान्त र आनन्ददायक तेज प्रकाश दिने र सबैको हित गर्ने भएको ले शिवले शिरमा धारण गर्नु भयो ।चन्द्रमा को महत्व हामी सबैलाई थाहा नभएको चाहीं होईन । चन्द्रमा को पूजा नभएको पनि होईन ।चन्द्रमा को सोरह कलाको आधारमा चाडपर्बहरु नमनाउने पनि होईन । प्राय हामी चन्द्रमा लाई एक महत्वपूर्ण देवताकै रुपमा…
