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The Amatya surname is traditionally associated with the administrative and political elite of Nepal. The word “Amatya” means “minister” or “councillor” in Sanskrit. Members of the Amatya caste have traditionally …
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The Shakya caste is one of the most respected castes in Nepal. They are believed to be the descendants of the ancient Shakya kingdom, which was located in the foothills …
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The Bajracharya caste is one of the oldest and most respected castes in Nepal. They are traditionally priests and scholars of the Vajrayana Buddhism, which is the form of Buddhism …
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The Newa people are an indigenous ethnic group of Nepal who have a rich and unique culture, language, and history. In recent years, a significant number of Newars have migrated …
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The Newa people are an indigenous ethnic group of Nepal who have a rich and unique culture, language, and history. However, in recent years, the Newa people have faced a …
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The Newa people are an indigenous ethnic group of Nepal who have a rich and unique culture, language, and history. They are the indigenous inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley and …
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Traditions are assets of the Newa community. There are many traditions and rituals that one has to go through during their lifetime, and these are unique to the community. There …
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Shri Swasthani Brat (fast) is the fasting that Nepali women scattered in Nepal and elsewhere observe strictly from Paush Shukla Purnima and conclude it on Magh Shukla Purnima. According to …
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Kathmandu Durbar Square is the largest palace square in Nepal, located in the south of the city center. It’s also one of three Durbar Squares within Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. This …
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Traditional Newar clothing refers to the everyday clothes worn by the Newar people of Nepal who are indigenous to the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding regions. The garments are associated with …
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