Monday, January 27, 2014

Cultural values of flowers in Nepal- Makhamali

                                                              
Makhamali is a flower that holds great cultural significance in Nepal. Its English name is Bachelor Button or Globe Amaranth. The Bhai Tika is the occasion when Nepalese folks make garlands and small bouquets (Guchchha) of this flower. Then these garlands are put around the neck and the guchchha on the ears of their brothers by the Nepali women.  
This flower has a specialty that it doesn’t wilt for a long time even after it has been plucked from the main plant, given that it is kept away from light. This distinctive feature of this blossom portrays a myth in Nepali that just like the longevity of its endurance, the brothers of females who have been offered Makhamali, will have a long life.     
Not only do they bear cultural value, they are also proved to hold medical properties like their seeds are found to contain high fiber and low saturated fats. Its oil is found to be useful for the patients of coronary heart diseases.  

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Makhamali flower
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Sunday, January 26, 2014

Rituals in Nepal-Swasthani Brata katha


                                                                               

Nepalese people have a month long ceremony of story-telling at their homes during the months of January-February. The story is called Shree Swasthani Brata katha which depicts the anecdote of the Hindu Goddess Swasthani. The tale is instigated on the full moon day of January and is continued till the next full moon day.

Some Nepali women even take fast during this one month. They opt for taking only one meal in a day and also visit different holy temples and rivers. The river of Sali is the popular site for pilgrimage all through this period. Hindu women have a deep belief that worshipping the Goddess with all of these offerings will fulfill the wishes and desires that they have in their hearts.       

The story-telling is done mostly on the evenings but it may differ according to the households. Different cuisines are offered along with the prayers to Goddess Swasthani.

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Nepali women celebrating Swasthani Brata Katha
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Saturday, January 25, 2014

Panche Baja

                                                                               
January is a month for many wedding ceremonies in Nepal. As we have mentioned in our previous blogs, the family members and friends of the bridegroom go to bring the bride to his home in a group called ‘Janti’. They sing and dance to the music played by men carrying typical Nepali musical instruments called Panche Baja 
Panche Baja is an assembly of five musical instruments that hold great importance in Nepali culture and tradition. They have their own idiosyncratic names too which are Damaha, Narsiha (trumpet), Jhyaali, Dholak (drum) and Shehnai. The experts play the music of various Nepali folk songs, namely the Dohori songs with the help of these instruments. Anybody who runs into one of the Jantis would surely want to dance to the beat of such melody. 
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So when you are on a tour in Nepal, do try to get some information on Panche Baja.
Nepali folks playing Panche baja
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Amusement Park in Kathmandu

                                                                                 
Not only are children in search of fun but it’s inevitable that we, the adults want that every now and then. The stressful life both at our homes and work demand us of some recreation at least once in a while. The amusement park at Bhrikuti Mandap of Kathmandu, more commonly known as the Fun Park is such a place where you can set yourself free from your daily hassle.
You can enjoy the rides of the Ferris wheel, the Columbus, the park train and the boat. Besides these, there are other attractions that allow your adrenaline rush freely. The Paint ball is one of the ways through which you can catch up with your friends and enjoy like hell. There are the Bingo games through which you might get chances of winning some really good gift hampers. The horse riding is also offered at this place.  
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So when you are in a vacation in Nepal, do visit this place and defy the gravity! Happy travelling J

The Amusement park in Kathmandu
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

People of Nepal

One of the compliments that foreign visitors make about Nepal is people over here are amiable and hospitable. You will be greeted by warm smiles anywhere you go in this peaceful nation. Of course there is diversity with regards to caste, tribe and ethnicity of Nepalese people, but there is always unison in terms of mutual cooperation and understanding.

Sherpa, Gurung and Thakali are the main groups that inhabit the Himalayan region. Sherpas are well-known throughout the world for their excellent aptitudes in mountaineering. Similarly, the Hilly region is mostly populated by Rai, Limbu, Magar and Tamang who are reputed for their bravery as the Gurkha warriors. The Brahmins, Chhetris and Newars are scattered throughout the country. The Newari people are considered to be the indigenous tribe of Kathmandu valley. The Tharu people are the dwellers of the Terai region. Besides them, Yadav, Jha, Maithili, Majhi also reside in this area.  


Based on the tribes and groups, there is variety in language and costumes as well. Each group has their unique way of celebrating different festivals and religious ceremonies. When you are in a vacation in Nepal, you can try to know about some of them. At certain places, you may also get a chance for a home-stay through which you can observe the Nepali way of living.
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People of Nepal in their cultural attires
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