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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 …
Shakya caste of Nepal Read More
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 …
Who is Bajracharya? Read More
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 …
8 Unique Traditions of Newa community Read More
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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Newar (English: ) or Newari, known officially in Nepal as Nepal Bhasa, is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Newar people, the indigenous inhabitants of Nepal Mandala, which consists of …
Newar language Read More
Yomari Punhi is an annual Newari festival that marks the end of the rice harvest in the Newari culture. The festival is actually a four-day long celebration but many only …
Yomari – Sweet Slenderness of Yomari Punhi Read More
It is a combination of two words in Newari language (language of Newar people, the indigenous inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley), ‘Nya’ (means ‘fish’) and ‘Chhyon’ (means ‘head’,) and hence ‘Nyachhyon’ …
Nyachhyon Surname Read More
There are two Machhindranath in Kathmandu. One is in Asan tole and the other is in Machhindrabahal at Lalitpur. Machhindranath is very popular in Nepal because it is in addition …
Rato Machhindranath and Bhoto Jatra Read More
As the mellow dusk sets against the busy Newa neighborhood, giving way to a serene blue sky, an elderly woman looks nostal gically over the newly wed bride. The old …
Newar’s Wedding Read More