MARTYRS’ MEMORIAL GATE

 At the parade ground, central place of Kathmandu, this big gate dedicated to the martyrs of Nepal stands prominently where important guests lay wreath of flowers to honour the martyrs. Statues of King Tribhuvan, Sukra Raj Shastri, Dharma Bhakta, Dasarath Chand and Ganga Lall are installed in it. 

MARSYANGDI RIVER

 Originated from Peri Himal north of manang Bhot, Marsyangdi river passed through deep gorges at various places and en route, joins with Chepe river at Chepeghat and Daraundi Khola at Majhuwaghat before falling into Trisuli River at Tribenighat. 

MANUFACTURING

 Manufacturing of all kinds of products is still at the developmental stage in Nepal. In spite of the fact that many kinds of consumer goods are produced in Nepal, it represents less than 15 percent of the GDP. Major sectors of production and industries are carpets, garments, textiles, leather products, paper, cement and many kinds of handicrafts and art-crafts. Other important products of Nepal are steel utensils and other products, cigarettes, sugar, liquors and beverages. Although many national and multinational large-scale factories have been established in the recent years, yet majority of the industries are still the cottage and small scale operations. Most of Nepal’s industries are based in the Kathmandu Valley and the prominent cities in the southern plain areas of Nepal. 

MANU

A learned Brahmin of ancient time who is known as the profounder of Hindu caste system. In fact, he gave a philosophy of his own regarding creation of man, his relative virtues and vice of his various births and their impact in present life etc.

MANTRA

 Mantra is a kind of magic spell. However, the term Mantra is mostly used in the religious text as sacred and secret magic expression in words often in the form of rhymes. People believe that by spelling such a Mantra with due concentration and faith, the desired results may be achieved.  

MATSYA

(Fish)It is a first incarnation of Vishnu, therefore may be associated with him. Survarna matsya, the two golden fish, symbolizing beings rescued from the ocean of misery of earthly existence. It is also one of the eight auspicious signs of Astamangalas. 

MARWARI

 [MKD] Marwar is the name of a business community of Nepal and India. The origin of this community is from the place known as Marwad located in the state of Rajasthan in India. This community is spread over many places of the world in connection with their trade and business. Since a long time in history, Marwari’s are staying in various parts of Nepal, mostly in Kathmandu and districts of eastern Nepal, having integrated into Nepalese social texture. Their total  population in Nepal is around 20,000. 

MAN MOHAN ADHIKARI ( 1920 - 1999):

 A great leader of Nepalese communist movement, Man Mohan Adhikari was one of the earliest leaders of communist movement in Nepal. He led communist Party of Nepal for a long time since 1950 AD. As a close associate of comrade Puspa Lal who is known as the Founder of communist movement in Nepal., he led Nepal communist Party for a long time.  He became the prime minister of Nepal from 1994 – 1995 as the first very first democratically elected communist prime minister in Nepal. Born ai Biratnagar, an industrial city of eastern Nepal, he got educated locally as well as in India where he participated in Indian liberation movement during his earlier days of political life. He actively participated in Quit India Movement and got arrested and put to jail in India. Later he came back to Nepal and became the trade union leader and led revolutionary activities for betterment of workers as well as for the freedom movement.  He became the leader of communist party of Nepal soon after and led the party for a long time as the Secretary General and President of the party. 

MANJUSHREE

 Manjushree, the god of wisdom and learning is very popular among Nepalese devotees. He is  also known as the God of Divine Wisdom  who confers mastery of the Dharma or the religious knowledge, retainable memory, mental perfection and eloquence. Manjushree is also one of the forms of Bodhisatwa’s who symbolizes wisdom. In Nepal, he is known as the founder of Nepalsese civilization and the creator of Kathmandu Valley. According to the popular belief, he was a great saint who hailed from China. Intuitively he saw the blue flame  symbolizing Adibudhha or the Original Buddha or Swaymbhu on top of  a lotus in the big lake of Nepal. He went there to offer worship, but could not reach because of the water. He cut with his sword the southern wall of the hills and drained the water to the south. The dry valley then became Kathmandu valley of today. He carries the sword of wisdom and light in his right hand and Prajnaparmita , the book of Divine Wisdom on his left hand. Standing on a lotus and with his left hand in teaching gesture or in Jnan Mudra, he is addressed by various names such as  Manjunghose, Manju Bara, Vajraanga and Vagiswara.

MANJUBAJRA

 Manjuvajra is a form of Manjusri represented with his sakti. He has three heads. The center face is red, the right face is blue and the left white. He has six arms which the principal pair is engaged in embracing his female counterpart. The remaining four hands carry the sword, the arrow, the bow and the night lotus. He sits in Vajrasana or in the Bajra-Paryanka attitude in the orb of the moon supported by a lotus.