Recently I found myself sitting with three generations of Newari ladies in a small, cosy room in Tahachal, on the opposite side…
Louisa Kamal
Louisa Kamal
Louisa Kamal, a native of the UK and an MA in English literature, has spent over half of her life in Asia. She currently resides in Nepal with her partner and rescue dog, Maya, spending her time writing, taking photographs and trekking.
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The Creation of Kathmandu Valley & Manjushree Myth
by Louisa Kamalby Louisa KamalThat the Kathmandu Valley was once a lake is a well-known fact. This article examines the reality and myths behind the draining of the lake and the establishment of a rich and vibrant civilization in the resulting valley.
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In 2022, Tsherin Sherpa was the first Nepali artist ever to be represented at the prestigious Venice Biennale and he has recently been appointed a trustee of the Rubin Museum of Art, New York.
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Everest dominates the stunning Himalayan panorama seen from the Geu-la (almost 5200m) between Old Tingri and EBC, Tibet At 4:30 am one…
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A priest washing sleeping Vishnu of Narayansthan of Budhanilkantha. Photo by Author For most Nepalis, Budhanilkantha is synonymous with the Hindu mandir…