BHAGAVATI

Another name of Godess Durga. 

BHAGVAT GEETA

See Geeta.

BHADRAPUR

A town and an important trade centre of Jhapa district.  See Jhapa.

BHADRA

The fifth month according to the Nepalese calendar, Bhadra begins in the middle of August. See Months of Nepal.

BHADGAON

Bhadgaon is another popular local name of Bhaktapur, one of the important towns of  Kathmandu valley. See Bhaktapur.

BENGALI

The national language of Bangladesh and the official language of West Bengal, India. Bengali language is also spoken by some 30,000 inhabitants of Nepal comprising 0.15% of the population of Nepal. Most of them live in the districts of eastern Nepal such as Jhapa district of Mechi zone; Morang and Sunsari districts of Kosi zone; and, the Saptari district of Sagarmatha zone.

Bell

Bell or the Ghanta in local language is the common term used for all types of bells. However,  a special type of bell which is pointed on one side and wide open on the other side and a rod hanging inside in the middle is the popular traditional bell used in the religious shrines. In Buddhist pantheon, the bell represents the female aspect which stands for Prajna or wisdom or transcendental knowledge. It is held in the left hand while the Bajra is held in the right during religious rites. Both of those items are used in combination during worshipping and practicing religious ceremonies. Bajra is also known as Dorje and represents the male aspect which represents upaya or the method of the thought process. Therefore, the combination of the Bell and Dorje are inseparable ritual objects for all activities leading to enlightenment.
The big bells are placed in the central locations of the towns and used for ringing for public attention on matters of public interest.

BEGNAS LAKE

This lake is situated in the Pokhara valley of Kaski District in western Nepal. Spread over a one square mile area at the lap of mountains, this lake is scenic and beautiful, particularly the endearing, beautiful scenery that surround it. The lake is also known for sports like fishing and duck shooting. People spend time in boating and picnicking in the vicinity of this lake.

BASUNDHARA

Basundhara is the Goddess of wealth or abundance as described in Buddhist scriptures. She resembles in many ways the Hindu goddess Laxmi. She is portrayed as sitting on a double lotus pedestal in a posture similar to Tara. She has four hands holding a sheaf of paddy, a full Vase or purna kalasa, a bundle of jewels and exhibits the Varada Mudra in her right hand. She has three faces, brown in right, reddish in left and yellow in the center.

BARIGAD RIVER

One of the seven Component Rivers of the Gandaki River System, Barigad originated from Surti Bhang Lake and the mountains on the south-eastern side of Dhorpatan. Having drained through various districts and regions including Arghakhanchi and Gulmi, it ultimately meets the Kali Gandaki at Aiselu Chaur northeast of Ridi Bazar of Gulmi district.