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For centuries, tattooing has been an integral part of life for the indigenous Tharu people living in the southern plains of Nepal. Now, as the Tharu people face modernization, the tattooing practice …
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Let’s start this writing with a question, “What marks God and the normal people different from each other?” And if I have to answer, I would say, the major difference …
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Bala Chaturdashi is an occasion for Nepalese to observe a ritual remembering the deceased family members. As the name says, Bala Chaturdashi falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, the fourteenth day …
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Guru Nanak Jayanti is the most important festival for the Sikhs in Nepal like everywhere in the world. The festival also called “Guru Nanak Gurpurab” or “Guru Nanak’s Prakash Utsav” is …
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The religious Kirant leader Mahaguru Phalgunanda was born as Phalgunanda Lingdel on Karti5 25, 1941 BS (November 10, 1885 AD). He was the third son of Hansamati and Janganbanj Limbu …
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Sama Chakeva festival originated in the Mithila region of the Indian Subcontinent is a sacred festival that epitomizes brother-sister love. The festival follows the story of a brother from Vrindavan …
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What is a family? You may encounter with varied definitions when a question like that arises. And, if you ask Hindus, they will certainly reply, “A family is not merely …
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Despite living in the 21st century we humans have not let go of superstitions and orthodoxies. There are many in Nepal that are still fun to follow while others are …
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Milad-un-Nabi 2021 (the Birth of Prophet Mohammad, Peace be upon him) Milad-un-Nabi or Eid-e-Milad, is celebrated on the occasion of the birthday of the Prophet, Peace be upon him, is …
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Tihar/Deepawali Nepal is a typical country of cultural and religious diversities. These multiplicities are recognized by the specific group of people, which means even celebrating a festival may differ from …