Nepali words carry profound meanings, reflecting the nation's rich tapestry of geography, culture, and history. From "Himalaya," symbolizing snowy peaks, to "Namaste," embodying respect, the language intertwines with nature, spirituality, and daily life. "Pahad" signifies hills, "tarai" denotes plains, mirroring Nepal's diverse topography. Cultural terms like "mandir" and "guru" showcase deep religious roots, while historical words like "Shahid" and "Andolan" echo the struggles for independence.
Janai Purnima is a Nepalese festival observed on the full moon day of Shrawan (July). This festival is celebrated by the people of Nepal and is popularly known by many names like Gunpunhi, Kwatipuni, Rishi parpai etc. And this is one of the most widely celebrated common festivals of the Buddhists and the Hindus. On this day one can see several Hindus going to the Buddhist temples and the Budhhists to the Hindu temples.
Jambalais the God of wealth and is often worshipped for the same. Described as such in Buddhist text, Jambhala is depicted holding a bag-full of money. He is attended by a mongoose vomiting jewels out of its mouth.
This is the headquarters of Mahottari district in eastern Nepal. A prominent town of eastern Terai region, it is a trade centre for agricultural product like rice, tobacco, maize, peas etc. for the district as a whole.
The great monotheistic religion of Muslims, Islam does not believe in existence of any one God but Allah who is the only supreme being. Hazrat Mohammad, the prophet (A.D.570-632) who claims himself as the successor to Allah is the founder of this religion. Though a minority in Nepal, hundreds of thousands of Muslims adhere to this religion and perform their religious practices in various Mosques in Kathmandu and many other districts. Koran is the great religious text and a pilgrimage or Hajj to Mecca what all devout Muslim aspire for to submit themselves to the will of Allah.
This important festival of Kathmandu lasts a week beginning the twelfth day of the bright fortnight of Bhadra (September). A long pole is raised to mark the beginning of the festival. The golden image of God Indra mounted on an elephant is placed near the pole. It is believed that Lord Indra had been caught red-handed in human form while stealing some flowers known as Parijat which was not available in the heaven. He was thus put to disgrace and shame with his hands tied up with ropes.
Display of the images of Bhairav and Indra, Tantric and other traditional dances of Mahakali and Bhairav at Bhadgaon and Halchowk respectively, marching dances of Gods, Goddesses and demons, the exhibition of the ten incarnations of Vishnu and the pulling of the chariots of Ganesh, Bhairav and Kumari in Kathmandu are the features of the Indra Jatra.
The first day of the festival is especially marked by the members of bereaved families (families who have lost a dear one in the preceeding year) who go in procession through the streets of Kathmandu enchanting hymns and prayers. The chariots of living gods Ganesh and Bhairav as well as living goddess Kumari are draw along the streets of Kathmandu on the third, fourth and the last day of the festival . Two young boys and virgin girl are there selected according to religious rules and regulations to act as Ganesh, Bhairav and Kumari. This festival is also known as “Kumari Rath Jatra”.
One of the seven component rivers of (Sapta) Kosi River System, Indravati river is formed with various rivers emerging from Jugal Himal in the district of Sindhupalchowk. The river, along with other two rivers, Jarayetar and Melemchi Khola, joins with Sun Kosi at Dolalghat.
An important God of the Hindu pantheon, Indra is represented in many ways since vedic times. He is the personification of atmosphere and the ruler of the sky. He is popularly known as the King of Gods or Heaven. Golden coloured and long armed, Indra is able to assume any form or size at his will. The thunderbolt is his weapon, but he also carries with him the net, hook, the arrow to entangle his foes. Firm and tricky, he always thwarts the attempts of many sages who meditate to replace him. He sends rain and the masters the formation of the weathers.
The district of Ilam is situated in far eastern Nepal. Famous for its tea gardens, this district has various cottage and indigenous industries. Blankets, carpets, Khukuri(Nepalese-styled big knife) etc. are made here.
Ilam is one of the districts of Mechi Zone and is adjacent to the district of Jhapa and also the district of Diarjeeling of India. The tea produced here are is high quality and also as famous as Darjeeling tea, most probably being the products of the adjoining mountain ranges. Ilam is also famous for its scenic natural beauty and other products like black cardamom and ginger. Population of this district is approximately 282,806.
Humla is the most remote district of the Karnali zone. This northernmost district has extreme cold climate for most of the year. Simikot is the headquarter of this district. (Area????) Humla has a population of 40,595
