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Ganesha Chaturthi
Ganesha Chaturthi (गणेश चतुर्थी) is the Hindu festival celebrated in respect of the deity Ganesha, the elephant-headed, remover of obstacles and the deity of origins and wisdom. The festival, additionally recognized as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is noted in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, commencing on the shukla chaturthi (fourth date of the waxing satellite period). The date normally falls amid 19 August and 20 September. The festival lasts for 10 dates, concluding on Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth date of the waxing satellite period).
The festival involves installing clay pictures of Ganesha in area pandals (temporary shrines), that are worshipped for ten dates alongside disparate collection of herbal leaves, plants and immersed at the conclude of the festival in a water(lake) alongside alongside the Idol. Later adding herbal and medicated plants and leaves(patri) in ponds, the water in the pond becomes purified. This was in exercise because, in main dates people utilized to drink pond water, and to protect people alongside infections and viral illnesses exceptionally in this period, this rehearse was introduced. A little Hindus additionally mount the clay pictures of Ganesha in their homes. It is trusted that Ganesha bestows his attendance on earth for all his devotees across this festival. The festival is celebrated as a area event as the dates of Shivaji (1630–1680).
The festival involves installing clay pictures of Ganesha in area pandals (temporary shrines), that are worshipped for ten dates alongside disparate collection of herbal leaves, plants and immersed at the conclude of the festival in a water(lake) alongside alongside the Idol. Later adding herbal and medicated plants and leaves(patri) in ponds, the water in the pond becomes purified. This was in exercise because, in main dates people utilized to drink pond water, and to protect people alongside infections and viral illnesses exceptionally in this period, this rehearse was introduced. A little Hindus additionally mount the clay pictures of Ganesha in their homes. It is trusted that Ganesha bestows his attendance on earth for all his devotees across this festival. The festival is celebrated as a area event as the dates of Shivaji (1630–1680).
Teej
Teej (Nepali: तीज) is a festival celebrated in Nepal and northern India. Conventionally noted by women for the wellness of their husband,
this festival these date symbolizes a forum for women's freedom of expressions.
Literally, "teej" way "third". Consequently Teej falls on the third date afterward the moonless evening (Amavasya) and the third date afterward the maximum satellite evening of every single month. Though, the third date afterward the new satellite or Amavasya of Shraavana (श्रावण) month is the most vital Teej. As Shraavana (or Saawan) month falls across monsoon or rainy period after the nature come to be green, the Shraavana Teej is additionally shouted Hariyali Teej (Green Teej).
Teej is celebrated in Nepal It falls on the third date afterward the new satellite of the Shraawana or Sraawan month of Hindu calendar in late July to main August. Dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, honoring her coalition alongside Noble Shiva, the festival is celebrated for sexual bliss, well-being of spouse and children and purification of own body and soul. The festival is a three-day-long festivity that merges sumptuous feasts as well as rigid fasting.
this festival these date symbolizes a forum for women's freedom of expressions.
Literally, "teej" way "third". Consequently Teej falls on the third date afterward the moonless evening (Amavasya) and the third date afterward the maximum satellite evening of every single month. Though, the third date afterward the new satellite or Amavasya of Shraavana (श्रावण) month is the most vital Teej. As Shraavana (or Saawan) month falls across monsoon or rainy period after the nature come to be green, the Shraavana Teej is additionally shouted Hariyali Teej (Green Teej).
Teej is celebrated in Nepal It falls on the third date afterward the new satellite of the Shraawana or Sraawan month of Hindu calendar in late July to main August. Dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, honoring her coalition alongside Noble Shiva, the festival is celebrated for sexual bliss, well-being of spouse and children and purification of own body and soul. The festival is a three-day-long festivity that merges sumptuous feasts as well as rigid fasting.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Human Flag NEPAL
Thousands of people congregated at Tundikhel in the Capital on Saturday in their endeavor to dispatch the memo of nationwide harmony wherever the Nepali people are living.
The ‘Human Worth for Concord and Prosperity’ assembled concerning 35,000 people grasping placards at Tundikhel and a portrait of Nepali ensign was made for instituting the Guinness Globe Records for the biggest human ensign .
The biggest Nepali human ensign was seized in the camera from a helicopter. Preceding in February, 29,040 Pakistani nationals had gathered at the Nationwide Hockey Stadium in Lahore to form the world’s biggest human ensign .
The video contents recorded across the sequence of making the world's biggest human ensign should be amassed and dispatched for Guinness Book of Globe Records as a facts, said Chairman of the event coordinating group Bhabesh Khanal.
The organiser strategies to dispatch the signatures of Chairperson of Maiti Nepal Anuradha Koirala, lyricist of the nationwide anthem Byakul Maila and Main Official Captain of the Mega Bank Anil Shah alongside the video footage, he added.The human ensign is 128 metres expansive and 168 metres long.
The ‘Human Worth for Concord and Prosperity’ assembled concerning 35,000 people grasping placards at Tundikhel and a portrait of Nepali ensign was made for instituting the Guinness Globe Records for the biggest human ensign .
The biggest Nepali human ensign was seized in the camera from a helicopter. Preceding in February, 29,040 Pakistani nationals had gathered at the Nationwide Hockey Stadium in Lahore to form the world’s biggest human ensign .
The video contents recorded across the sequence of making the world's biggest human ensign should be amassed and dispatched for Guinness Book of Globe Records as a facts, said Chairman of the event coordinating group Bhabesh Khanal.
The organiser strategies to dispatch the signatures of Chairperson of Maiti Nepal Anuradha Koirala, lyricist of the nationwide anthem Byakul Maila and Main Official Captain of the Mega Bank Anil Shah alongside the video footage, he added.The human ensign is 128 metres expansive and 168 metres long.
Fathers day(Kuse Ausi)
Father’s Date is additionally recognized as Kuse Ausi or Pitri Tirpani Aausi or Gokarne Ausi. This date Nepali people wage their homage to their father alongside their favorite food, clothing and supplementary dad’s favorite stuff.
Mukh Herne way "to permit someone as our comparative or give respect or to understand the attainment of someone".
This is a distinct date, we understand and wage respect to our father for his care and affection to us (his children and family) across his life. Hence, this date is shouted "Babu ko Mukh herne din” . The factual meaning of Mukh Herne is to discern someone's face.
Mukh Herne way "to permit someone as our comparative or give respect or to understand the attainment of someone".
This is a distinct date, we understand and wage respect to our father for his care and affection to us (his children and family) across his life. Hence, this date is shouted "Babu ko Mukh herne din” . The factual meaning of Mukh Herne is to discern someone's face.
The people of different communities and tribe have their own way of celebrating father’s day. Some communities celebrate it empty stomach early in the morning and some communities celebrate it in the evening.
However, all the communities prepare foods and tasty feast in and serve it to their father. The celebration and fun of the festival depends upon the place, climate and ethnicity.
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami (Devanagari कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी kṛṣṇa janmāṣṭamī), also known as Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham,Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanti or sometimes simply as Janmashtami, is an annual celebration of the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.
The festival is celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Bhadrapad (August–September) in the Hindu calendar. Rasa lila, dramatic enactments of the life of Krishna, are a special feature in regions of Mathuraand Vrindavan, and regions following Vaishnavism in Manipur. While the Rasa lila re-creates the flirtatious aspects of Krishna's youthful days, the Dahi Handi curiadi, is a major event in Tamil Nadu on Gokulashtami. Krishna Janmashtami is followed by the festival Nandotsav, which celebrates the occasion when Nanda Baba distributed gifts to the community in honour of the birth elebrate God's playful and mischievous side, where teams of young men form human towers to reach a high-hanging pot of butter and break it.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Gai Jatra
Gai Jatra, the festival of cows, (gai means cow and jatra means festival in Nepali: गाई जात्रा, and Nepal Bhasa: सा पारु) is celebrated inNepal, mainly in Kathmandu valley by the Newar and Tharu community.[1] The festival commemorates the death of people during the year. During the festival, cows are marched in the streets and generally celebrated in the Nepalese month of Bhadra (August–September). It falls on the 1st day of the dark fortnight of Gunla according to the lunar Nepal Era calendar. Peoples also distributes food to others. The festival of cows is one of the most popular festivals of Nepal.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Rakshya Bhandhan
This is additionally the date after male, females, and children even though of station and caste tie a holy yellow thread concerning their wrist. The males tie the thread concerning their right and the women tie it on their left. Raksha way ‘protection’ and Bandhan way a bond. The wearer trusts that it will hold him good luck. It is trusted that this thread ought to merely be removed on Laxmi Puja, that falls three months afterward, and tied to the tail of a cow. Therefore after demise comes to the wearer the cow will aid him to cross the stream Bhaitarna, by permitting the dead to grasp to her tail.
On the dawn of Raksha Bandhan the people crowd concerning the Brahman who ties the yellow thread concerning the clients wrist intoning a quick prayer that goes, ‘Thus I tie the Raksha round your wrist, the alike that attached the arm of the mighty Bali, King of the Danavas. May its protection be eternal.’ Perhaps this is a reminder to the people of the astonishing deeds of charity gave by King Bali.
It seems that King Bali had seized the vow of Charity, according to that he should grant every single desire made to him. His deep devotion and unlimited benevolence attained him a locale higher than even Noble Indra, the King of of Heaven did. Observing their kingdoms below a mere “Danava”(demon), for Bali was the King of the Danavas, the Deities appealed to Noble Vishnu, who came to their assistance disguised as a dwarf. Knowing that Bali had seized the Vow of Charity; the dwarf pleaded him for as far earth as he might cover in three strides. The moment Bali concurred, the dwarfed Vishnu produced to the size of a incredible giant and in two mighty strides paced across Heaven and Earth. After he commanded were he could seize the promised third pace, Bali who had by now understood Vishnu allocated the giant’s foot atop his own head and was shoved distant into the bowels of the earth. Therefore Vishnu refurbished the Three Globes to the rightful administrating Gods, and repaid Bali for his last deed of earthly charity, by making him the King of the Underworld, whereas he is trusted to be yet ruling.
On the dawn of Raksha Bandhan the people crowd concerning the Brahman who ties the yellow thread concerning the clients wrist intoning a quick prayer that goes, ‘Thus I tie the Raksha round your wrist, the alike that attached the arm of the mighty Bali, King of the Danavas. May its protection be eternal.’ Perhaps this is a reminder to the people of the astonishing deeds of charity gave by King Bali.
It seems that King Bali had seized the vow of Charity, according to that he should grant every single desire made to him. His deep devotion and unlimited benevolence attained him a locale higher than even Noble Indra, the King of of Heaven did. Observing their kingdoms below a mere “Danava”(demon), for Bali was the King of the Danavas, the Deities appealed to Noble Vishnu, who came to their assistance disguised as a dwarf. Knowing that Bali had seized the Vow of Charity; the dwarf pleaded him for as far earth as he might cover in three strides. The moment Bali concurred, the dwarfed Vishnu produced to the size of a incredible giant and in two mighty strides paced across Heaven and Earth. After he commanded were he could seize the promised third pace, Bali who had by now understood Vishnu allocated the giant’s foot atop his own head and was shoved distant into the bowels of the earth. Therefore Vishnu refurbished the Three Globes to the rightful administrating Gods, and repaid Bali for his last deed of earthly charity, by making him the King of the Underworld, whereas he is trusted to be yet ruling.
Janai Purnima
Janai Purnima is known as the Sacred Thread Festival. On this day Hindu men, especially the Brahmans and Chettris perform their annual change of Janai, a yellow cotton string worn across the chest or tied around the wrist of the right hand. This thread is only given to males during a lengthy and impressive religious ceremony called the ‘Bratabandhan’. This cord initiates them into manhood and commands them to faithfuly the follow the relegion. The Janai must be worn everyday of their lives from this day onwards. The ‘triple cord’ is a symbol of body, speech and mind, and when the knots are tied the wearer is supposed to gain complete control over each. This cord is changed if it becomes frayed or defiled, for example, when the wearer touches a woman in menstruation, during which she is considered ‘unclean’. But according to Hindu rules the cord must be changed without fail by a Brahman on this day, Janai meaning sacred thread, and purni meaning Purnima or the full moon, thus pointing to the change of the thread on the auspicious full moon day.
On Janai Purnima, there is a big mela (fair) at Kumbeshwor in Lalitpur. Devotees come here to worship Lord Mahadev and to tie a knot around their wrists. On the preceding day the wearer makes himself ‘clean’ by shaving, cutting the hair and bathing. He undergoes a partial fast, taking only one meal of foods considered to be ‘clean’ – no meat, onions or garlic. The next morning the family priest comes to the house. The entire family gathers around him as he reads from a holy book, performs a ceremony, which sanctifies the new thread, and places it about the recipient’s neck across the chest. In payment the priest is given foodstuffs and some money
Monday, August 4, 2014
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
The Koshi-Tappu Wildlife Reserve is a protected area in the Terai of eastern Nepal. This reserve was established in the year 2032 B.S. (1975AD.) to conserve and promote the habitat of the wild and water buffaloes (Arna) and to increase their population by protecting the habitat. Koshi Tappu wild life is also recognized both as birdwatchers’ paradise and wetland site from 1987.
This reserve lies on the fold plain of the Koshi River. It has covered the area of 175 sq. km it lies in Sunsari district of Koshi zone and on the island of the Saptakoshi River in Saptari and Udaypur district of Sagarmath zone in the Eastern Development Region. The Sapta Koshi both in the eastern and western side has surrounded this reserve. It ranges from 75 to 81 meters or 246 to 266 ft. in altitude.
Asan tole, Kathmandu
Tole in Nepali language means street in English. Bazaar in Nepali language means market in English. It is the most popular market in capital of Nepal. It is one of the example of Asian Traditional Market.
Asan tole is one of the places to visit in Kathmandu valley of Nepal. Experiencing Asan tole is one of the things to do in Kathmandu, Nepal. Living views of Asan Tole is one of things to do in Kathmandu, Nepal. Snapping activities of Asan tole in your camera is one of things to do in Asan Tole, Kathmandu, Nepal. At Last but not least, knowing the selling and buying style, techniques, process of the Asian traditional market view live in Asan is one of things to do in Asan Tole, Kathmandu, Nepal. Because Asan Tole is one of the lived example of traditional Asian market (bazaar) in Kathmandu Nepal.
Boating in Lakeside, Pokhara
Boating in the one of the most famous things to do in Pokhara, Nepal. Pokhara’s Phewa Lake naturally draws visitors towards it. Easily the best means of recreation, boating is a favorite past time which one can indulge in according to whim any time of day. The second largest lake in Nepal, the Phewa measures approximately 1.5 by 4 km. Its eastern shore, also known as Lakeside or Baidam, is the center of tourist activity in Pokhara while the opposite bank remains pristine and uninhabited. The other two lakes, Begnas and Rupa Tal are located 15 km out of Pokhara at the end of a road that turns off the Kathmandu highway. Less visited but no less beautiful, both these lakes are excellent for boating and preferred by those seeking serenity and peace. A boat can be rented easily for a number of hours and one can head out to the middle of the lake or the other banks where there is much greenery and tranquility. Taking a swim on a warm sunny day can be the highlight of your stay in Pokhara. It is also possible to hire a boat for the day or on an hourly basis. An interesting option is to do away with the boatman and go on your own for a more adventurous time.
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Davis fall, Pokhara
Davis Falls (Nepali: पाताले छाँगो, meaning underworld falls) is a waterfall placed at Pokhara in Kaski District, Nepal. An interesting aspect of the falls is that the water travels across a usual tunnel prior. The water from the plummet flow concerning 500 feets across the usual tunnel at the depth of 100 feets from earth level. In the year 1961, a Swiss tourist who was just swimming in the Phewa Pond was swept away due to the unexpected overflow in the dam water and her husband was helpless. Thus, her body was not ever recouped and was vanished forever.Then the plummet was shouted afterward her term as Davis Falls . In Nepali it is additionally shouted Patale Chango, that mean underground Waterfall. As, the term given the water flows below the earth across its usual tunnel of 500 feets from the plummet made by the water currents beneath the land. The water passes across the cave shouted Gupteshwor Mahadevcave beneath the land. The basis of water is endowed across the dam of Phewa Pond and in the rainy periods the development in the water level increases the flow and density of water in this fall. The usual scenery is extremely amazing
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Sarangkot, Pokhara
Sarangkot is a village and famous tourist destination of Nepal located inside Sarangkot Development Committee in Kaski District Gandaki Zone. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a total population of 5,060 with 1,010 individual households.
The village is located on a mountainside ridge at an altitude of 1600m with panoramic Himalayan views. From Sarankot, on the northern direction we can see Dhawalagiri in the far west . Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. On the southern direction the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city.
Chitwan National park
Chitwan National Park (formerly Royal Chitwan National Park) is the first national park in Nepal. It was established in 1973 and granted the status of a World Heritage Site in 1984. It covers an area of 932 km2 (360 sq mi) and is located in the subtropical Inner Terai lowlands of south-central Nepal in the Chitwan District. In altitude it ranges from about 100 m (330 ft) in the river valleys to 815 m (2,674 ft) in the Churia Hills.
In the north and west of the protected area the Narayani-Rapti river system forms a natural boundary to human settlements. Adjacent to the east of Chitwan National Park is Parsa Wildlife Reserve, contiguous in the south is the Indian Tiger ReserveValmiki National Park. The coherent protected area of 2,075 km2 (801 sq mi) represents the Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU) Chitwan-Parsa-Valmiki, which covers a 3,549 km2 (1,370 sq mi) huge block of alluvial grasslands and subtropical moist deciduous forests.
caubandīmā paṭukī bām̐dhyā chaina bhandaimā
pakhērīmā ghām̐sa kāṭna jān'yā chaina bhandaimā)
Malā'ī nēpālī haina bhanna kahām̐ pā'incha
ma ta nēpālakō māyā garnē chōrī
malā'ī ma jastai māyā cāhincha
Gājalu ṭikī rāmrai lāgcha lā'unē bānī chaina
mērō lā'unē bānī chaina
gōṭhālā ra mēlāpātamā dhā'unē bānī chaina
mērō dhā'unē bānī chaina
ukālī ra ōrālī bhō nahiḍēṅkō bāṭō
tara pyārō lāgcha malā'ī mērai dēśakō māṭō
caubandīmā paṭukī bām̐dhyā chaina bhandaimā
pakhērīmā ghām̐sa kāṭna jān'yā chaina bhandaimā
malā'ī nēpālī haina bhanna kahām̐ pā'incha
ma ta nēpālakō māyā garnē chōrī
malā'ī ma jastai māyā cāhincha
dōhōrī gā'una najānē ni ṭukā gām̐sna ā'um̐cha
malā'ī ṭukā gām̐sna ā'um̐cha
mārunī ra samalāmā kam'mara bhām̐cna ā'um̐cha
malā'ī kam'mara bhām̐cna ā'um̐cha
ritīthitī sanskr̥tilā'ī mērō ni sam'māna cha
ādhunika ma chōrī tara mērai āphnai śāna cha
caubandīmā paṭukī bām̐dhyā chaina bhandaimā
pakhērīmā ghām̐sa kāṭna jān'yā chaina bhandaimā
malā'ī nēpālī haina bhanna kahām̐ pā'incha
ma ta nēpālakō māyā garnē chōrī
malā'ī ma jastai māyā cāhincha
Friday, August 1, 2014
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Maiti Nepal
Maiti Nepal (माइती नेपाल) is a non-profit organization in Nepal dedicated to helping victims of sex trafficking run by Anuradha Koirala(CNN Hero). Currently, it operates a rehabilitation home in Kathmandu, as well as transit homes at the Indo-Nepal border towns, preventive homes in the countryside and an academy in Kathmandu .
The word ‘Maiti’ has no literal interpretation in English but in the Nepali language the word ‘maiti’ means the home of the girl’s birth parents. The word itself holds sentimental value for the women population of Nepal “especially for a married Nepali woman who has no longer any right towards her parents or their property”.[1] Once a girl is married to another man, she becomes a perpetual member of her husband’s family. She has all obligations to her husband and her new family. As this organization is a home to all the girls, women and children who are not accepted into their family and society, therefore this NGO has been named as ‘Maiti’ Nepal to symbolize the love and affection that a girl receives in her birth parents place
Kagbeni , The Movie
Kagbeni is a 2008 Nepali movie, loosely based on W. W. Jacobs's 1902 horror short story The Monkey's Paw. Kagbeni is the directorial debut of Bhusan Dahal. The name of the movie is taken from a tourist place Kagbeni situated in the valley of the Kali Gandaki, which is a 2-hour side trek from Muktinath.
Kagbeni was selected in some of the international film festivals.
Kagbeni was selected in some of the international film festivals.
- Shanghai International Film Festival 2008: Official Selection
- Mumbai International Film Festival 2008: Official Selection
- Hyderabad International Film Festival 2008: Official Selection
Seven wonder women of Nepal
Have you heard about the seven women mountain climbers from Nepal , who climbed Mt. McKinley (Denali) in Alaska? Together this all-women team has climbed six of the seven summits of the highest mountains on each of the seven continents, leaving Antarctica’s Mount Vinson as the only remaining feat to conquer. SecKerry met with the Seven Summits Women's team in efforts to promote women’s empowerment, education, and environmental awareness
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple (Nepali: पशुपतिनाथ मन्दिर) is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The temple serves as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. The temple is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.
The temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams (Holy Abodes of Shiva) on the continent. Over the past times, only born Hindus were allowed to enter the temple. Others could look at it from other side of the river. However, the norms have been relaxed due to many incidents. If the individual is destined, he/she takes and completes the journey to reach these footsteps without any resistance or obstructions along the way, is believed to be under loving grace of Rudra. It is final stage of harsh penance. Thus, the slave (pasu - the human condition) becomes the master (pati - the divine condition).
Kotirudra Samhita, Chapter 11 on the Shivalingas of the North, in Shiva Purana mentions this Shivalinga as the bestower of all wishes. One of the major Festivals of the temple is Maha Shivaratri on which day over 700,000 devotees visit here.
Friday, July 25, 2014
National Museum of Nepal, Kathmandu
The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Sangrahalaya) is a popular attraction of the capital city of Kathmandu. About a century old, the museum stands as a tourist destination and historical symbol for Nepal. Being the largest museum of the country of Nepal, it plays an important role in nationwide archaeological works and development of museums. For the residents ofKathmandu, the monument serves to relive the battles fought on the grounds of Nepal. The main attractions are collection of historical artworks (sculpture and paintings) and a historical display of weapons used in the wars in the 18-19th century. The museum has separate galleries dedicated to statues, paintings, murals, coins and weapons. It has three buildings — Juddha Jayatia Kala Shala, Buddha Art Gallery and the main building which consists of natural historical section (collection of species of animals, butterflies and plants), cultural section and philatelic section.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
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