Showing posts with label Tradition and People. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tradition and People. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Janai Purnima in Nepal
September 17, 2019
Janai Purnima is the festival of Hindus and every Nepalese all around the world. The
festival is observed in the month of Shrawan Purnima (July-August) of nepalese
month. The Hindus men changes their Janai (Janai is the sacred thread worn by
the men in their body). The people pay their homage to Lord Shiva and visit
holy sites such as Kumheshwor (Patan), Gosaikunda, Pashupatinath in this day. Even
for people from non-hindu background in the country, people tie the sacred
threads in their wrist.
This day is known as Gunhi Punhi in Newari community. Newari
community feasts Kwati (sprouted lentils) in this day. Kwati includes different
lentils soaked in the water for few days, which has just begin to sprout. The
months of Asadh, Shrawan and Bhadra bring the monsoon in the country. To immunize
and to energize the body for the changing season, the body requires protein. Hence,
even with the general scientific observation, the Kwati is good for health.
Nowadays, sisters tie rakhi to their siblings as a sibling
love. This is generally, considered as the influence of Indain culture.
However, the mixture of common folk myths and Hindu texts do not consider as
the difference.
Janai Purnma is the time to observe the ancient Hindu
tradition still preserved and followed in the modern days. Even with the mixed
culture and beliefs in present Nepal, the festival is loved, accepted and
adored by every Nepalese person.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Linga ( Yosin) In Indra Jatra
September 13, 2019
One the highest attraction for every travelers in Indra Jatra festivals, in Kathmandu. Commonly known by Linga but In Newari Langue Known as Yosin. It has symbolic meaning--the festival starts after erection but not only Indra Jatra but also other festival in Valley. Pole is mainly bring from Nala ( small town 30 km to east of Kathmandu). And Indra Jatra ends with bring the pole down.
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| Yosin |
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| Ground Part of Yosin |
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| Bottom Part of Yosin |
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| Erected Yosin |
Plan trip according this festival and see the real Kathmandu
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Teej In Nepal
September 07, 2019
The dances of Nepalese women in red sari, singing sorrows of the life and the praying rituals make teej the festival of Nepalese women. This monsoon festival celebrates the union of Goddess Parvati and the Lord Shiva after the goddess vows and strong determination. Married women prays for the long life of their spouses fasting the whole day. Unmarried women prays for their wish to get the suitable husband of their choice.
Saturday, May 4, 2019
The People of Larke and Siar- Upper Manaslu Region
May 04, 2019
The high valleys around the back of the Manaslu Range and bordered by the Ganesh Himal to the east and Tibet to the north, are called the Larke region. There are two groups of the people who live here, the Mongoloid Buddhist people in the Ro (Sama) and Tsum valleys, and the Siar people of mixed Gurung ancestor who occupy the hills above Gorkha and Dhading.
The people of the high valleys of Larke originally came from Tibet and are therefore enthusiastic followers of Buddhism. The Siar people share many of the habits and traditions of the Gurungs to the south, while still being ardent Tibetan Buddhism practitioners. Their economies are based on agricluture and trade, as their villages lie along two important trade routes to Tibet, which were possibly established by the Sherpa of the Solu-Khumbu. Tibetans exchanged salt and wool for food grains and Nepali merchandise. They are relatively poor, but kind hearted and fun loving and always ready to share a glass or two of rakshi (fire water) or a pot of boiled potatoes.
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Mask In Nepal #1
March 31, 2019
Religiously, the mask have very significant role in Nepalese society. When you travel to travel ghetto of Thamel, you can observe different kind of mask are often hanging in souvenir shops. This kind of Mask played importance role in their religious ceremony and it is made of clay, iron, bronze etc.
In the ethic community Like Newar or Buddhist follower, their is special mask which are shown only in special festival. So, often you can see people or local gather to have glimpse of such rare mask.
When your are in Nepal, best thing to buy as souvenir.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Gautama Buddha Birthplace Some Rare Photos In Lumbini
March 19, 2019
Lumbini (The birthplace of Gautama Buddha) a Buddhist pilgrimage site take us back to the 563 BCE. The lord Buddha achieved Enlightenment at around the 528 BCE and start journey of sharing knowledge to world.
My friend and his team was there for excavation in Lumbini for almost for 30 days for this research paper. He had share some of his photo with me and share only photo which are not prohibited.
Ashokan Pillar at lumbini, which proves the fact that Lord Buddha was born in lumbini
Korean Monastery at lumbini
The Ashokan Pillar at Niglihawa, native land of Kanakamuni Buddha. This is Brahmi script and Pali Language
Northern Black Polished Ware(NBP) date of these pottery goes back to 700-200BC.
Twin stupa at tilaurakot(Capital of ancient Kapilbastu) also known as northern stupa made in the memory of king suddhodhan and queen mayadevi
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| Ancient time slippers aka “kharau” |
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| Kushinagar Stupa the Mahaparinirvana place of Lord Buddha |
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| As seen in gorakhpur India jam packed tuk tuk during rush hour |
Anup Banjara
Tour Officer/Tour Guide at Malla Travel and Tours Pvt.Ltd
Students of Culture, Religion and Sociology
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Maghe Sankranti 2019
January 15, 2019
Infront of gate local newar community remember their god.
Taru in Bundle
Man wearing a traditional clothes during festival
Pork meat
Ladies are taking part in dance
Men are dancing
Why should you visit to take part?
To celebrate this Maghe Sankranti Nepali calender Magh 1 (in Georgina calendar Jan 15 or 16 )
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Tamu Lhosar 2075
December 30, 2018
Tamu Lhosar, festival of indeginous community; Gurung. The festival is celebrate as the New Year
Today at Tudikhel to see the community carnival.
Participant dancing in traditional dance
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Today at Tudikhel to see the community carnival.
Participant dancing in traditional dance
Men in their customs with musical instrument (madal)
Women carrying Doko during cultural show in Tamu Festival
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Some is trying to grap opportunities
Friday, May 25, 2018
People Of Mustang
May 25, 2018
Mustang Gharpajhong Gauupalika (Village Munciliplicity) -5, Thini Village are collecting YarsaGumaba (Himalayan Viagra or Himalayan Gold or Cordyceps Sinensis)
Photo Gorkahpatra
Monday, May 14, 2018
Bhoto Jatra
May 14, 2018
Celebrating the Bhoto Jatra in Nepal seems little wired but love the craziness of people to give glance a piece of clothes. After the finished of rato Machhendra and Minanath ko rath festival the Bhoto Jatra starts. after 4 days
Believed that, at the time of Narendra deva (1400), donated to a farmer who cures Nagrajki rani eyes problem. This cloth was stolen by the spirit and when the spirit came to Jatra or festival debate issues created a serious problem. So it was claimed by many people. So it was shown in public by saying " kaso bhoto ho" till this days it is practice in Patan
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Ramayan Character
May 12, 2018
Local people showing the character of Ramayan by wearing dresses. Ram, Sita and Laxman
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Man Making Bamboo Basket
May 10, 2018
A Nepali man making bamboo baskets, somewhere in Baglung district. The Nepali call it ' Dhoko' or according to its sizes, its name is given. It is one most important household or commonly used tools to carry stuffs.
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Inside Pashupati Temple By Secret Camera
February 07, 2018
Actually, no camera is allowed to take a photo inside the temple, the anonymous took the nice shot.
Even though he breaks the rule. It must have taken from entry point
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Musical Instrument of Limbu
October 26, 2017
Chyabungra
Negra
Murchunga
Binayo
Bell or Chethya
http://www.journalcra.com/sites/default/files/16807.pdf
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Tharus in Chitwan
September 26, 2017
Tharus one of the largest and oldest ethnic community of the Terai region i:e southern plains to length of Nepalese foothills with their unique culture. They prefere to call themselves as people of forests, in Chitwan they have lived for hundrds of years practicing way of different cultivation. Now the Tharu lives in strongly built houses and grow barley, wheat, maize, and rice as well as raising animals like chickens, pigs, goats.
Best and intersting, you can see the painting outer walls and verandahs of their home with colorful paintings by woman which is deicated to goddess Lakshmi.Tharu has own mother tongue.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Photos of last day: Indra Jatra
September 11, 2017
Ganesh Ji
Man in character form
Lakhey Eyes on you
Chariot procession
Living Goddess Kumari
Chariot of Goddess Kumari
Thursday, September 7, 2017
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