Multi Dimensional Nepalese Culture

Nepal is the land of multi dimensional beauties, and cultural heritage. It has got so many resources that attract tourists and admirers from the outer world. In the last decades Nepal is pretty much exposed to the outer world but still it is not satisfactoryas compared to its attractive resources.

We believe with a tourist in a promotional activity we can achieve considerable success to help boost the economy of Nepal throw by promotion cultural tourism.

How to Respect Religious Diversity

Managers regularly hear the words "respect" and "diversity," and generally do a good job of exercising those behaviors. However, one area that requires significant work and a little common sense is how to respect religious diversity.As managers, we have to find a way to balance an employees religious expression with the needs of the business and the requirements of the law and policy. This balancing act need not be onerous. Rather, an increase in cultural literacy will improve employee relations and encourage open communication.Start with researching the stated religions of your employees. Don't run up to them and ask, "Hey Sara, are you Jewish?" Rather, if a person displays a statue of Ganesh on their desk, there's a good chance they are Hindu. This observation should be subtle.

Religion

Buddhism is one of the world's great religions. There are six major religious systems in the world. Each has many subdivisions and methods of practice. They are:

• Judeo-Christian-Islamic complex
• Hinduism (practiced by 800,000,000 people in India)
  1. Shaivism
  2. Vaishnavism
  3. Shakta
  
• Taoism (practiced in China)
  
• Confucianism (practiced in China)
  
• Shamanism (practiced around the Pacific Basin from Burma and Thailand, north to Siberia, all through Alaska and the northwest of Canada and the U.S. into Mexico and on to Central and South America.)
  
• Buddhism (which originated in India and was, and in many cases still is, practiced in most of the countries in Asia.)

Culture Hinduism followed by Buddhism, constitute two major religion of Nepal. Both these co-religionists are bound together by a sense of fellow-feeling and bonhomie particularly displayed in their worship of common deities and joint celebration of many festivals belonging to either religion or culture. Kumari, the Virgin Hindu Goddess, for instance, is selected from a Buddhist clan.
A remarkable feature of Nepal is the religious homogeneity that exists. Apart from the Hindus and Buddhists, Muslim form the third largest religious group. The exquisite architecture and artistic embellishment of the Nepalese pagodas that enshrine the bronze and stone images of great beauty and, more often than not, treat antiquity, are a unique features of Nepal. The temples and stupas are rich repositories of wood carving, metal work, terracotta and stone sculpture. In their uniqueness they add glory and grandeur to the cultural scene of the Kingdom and tell a long history of native genius.

ADVENTURE IN NEPAL

Nepal is the most famous tourist destination for adventure sports and adventure in Asia. The topography of this Himalayan Kingdom makes it the first choice for adventure tours. Let us have a look at most thrilling, electrifying and mind blowing adventure places, sports and activities that Nepal offers.

Rafting in Nepal

For people wishing to experience the fun of rafting, Nepal is the perfect place. Because of it's fast flowing, beautiful and powerful rivers rafting the experience of rafting can be exhilarating. The rivers of Nepal have their sources in the glaciers, draining the slopes of one or other of the great peaks, these mighty and powerful rivers cut through the Nepali countryside, swift and turbulent sometimes, placid and calm at others, providing an exhilarating means of viewing and ever-changing scenery.

Jungle Safari in Nepal

While the high Himalaya make up Nepal’s northern region, the southern lowlands known as the Terai are covered with dense tropical jungles teeming with diverse wildlife and exotic birds. Here you will find some of the most exciting safari destinations in the world. You will be going into deep jungle on elephant back or four-wheel drive vehicle to view wild animals in their natural habitat. Other thrills include canoe rides on the jungle rivers, nature walks, bird watching excursions and village tours.Among the 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in the Kingdom, Royal Chitwan National Park (932 sq. km.), Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (175 sq. km.) and Royal Bardiya National Park (968 sq. km.) are equipped with wildlife safari tour facilities as well as tourist standard accommodation

FESTIVALS IN NEPAL

Shivaratri

Shiva Ratri is a much anticipated festival by all Hindus.Shiva's birthday falls on the new moon day of the month of Falgun. Festivities take place at all Shiva temple but most particularly at the great Pashupatinath temple,Pilgrims and yogis (holy men), from all over Southeast Asia come to Kathmandu weeks before the festival. On this holy day people fast through out the day. At dawn, worshippers take a holy bath or dip in the river and go to the temple to worship.

Pashupatinath temple is located at the eastern part of the Kathmandu valley on the banks of the holy river Bagmati. Pashupatinath, which literally means ‘the Lord of animals’, is one of the many forms of the Lord. He is the guardian deity, protector of our Hindu Kingdom of Nepal, thus Shiva Ratri is one of the major festivals of Nepal.

	One of the interesting aspects of Shiva Ratri is that on this day devotees and non-devotees alike freely indulge in smoking intoxicating substances such as marijuana and bhang for it is the only day in the annual calendar when marijuana is legal. Many people take these intoxicants in the belief that it pleases Lord Shiva for he too is said to be fond of it.

Tihar

	This festival of lights that falls between October/November is the second biggest festival after Dashain. Thisfestival lasts for five days and people worship Laxmi – the Goddess of Wealth. All the houses are cleaned and decorated with the belief that Goddess Laxmi will enter the house that is the cleanest and people lit candles, oil lamps and other lights and the whole place looks illuminating. During the five days, crows, dogs and cows are worshipped and honored with vermilion, garland and delicious food for what they have done in the lives of humans.
The first day of tihar is known as 'Kag tihar', crows day. Crow is an underworld henchman. On this day crows are offered food on a plate made out of leaves in the morning before anyone in the house takes in food. Crows are regarded as the messenger that brought news even during the times when there were no postmen and no postal services The second day is called 'Kukur tihar', dogs day. A dog plays many roles in our society. Dogs are the most obedient animals and they guard our house as true guardians.So on this day a big red tika is put on a dog's forehead and a beautiful garland around the neck. After worshipping the dog, it is given very delicious meal. The third day is the most important day of the festival. It is called 'Laxmi puja', The day when we worship goddess of wealth. On this day, early in the morning the cow is worshipped. Tika is put on her head and a garland around her neck then she feasts with delicious food. A cow also symbolises wealth and she is the most holy animal for Hindus In the evening goddess laxmi is worshipped.Goddess of wealth (Laxmi) is worshiped in every household in the entire Nepali Kingdom by means of Puja, decoration, candle lights, and oil lamps. In this 3rd day of the Tihar Festival, the entire nation becomes an illumination of lights. The eve of Laxmi Puja Day is made spectacular not only by lights but also by echos of a special song known as Bhailo or Bhailini that's played only on this day in the entire year! A group of girls get together and sing Bhailo door to door, giving blessings to the family in return for money or homemade treats The fourth day is bit different.Normally most of the people perform 'Guru puja', ox worshipping. The ox is worshipped with tika, garland and then a delicious meal is fed to it. On the other hand people who follow lord Krishna perform ' Gobhardan puja'. These people build a small hill made out of cowdung and put some grass on it then do puja on it. During Tihar, the Newari community in Nepal also observes Mha puja – a ritual of worshipping one’s own body and life. On this very day, the Newari New Year which is also known as Nepal Sambat begins. On the final day also known as Bhai Tika Day, sisters give tika (a colored powder placed on once's forehead), and mala (a necklace of flowers) to brothers along with wishes for long life and prosperity. This is also a gambling time in Nepal as gambling is not illegal during this festival.

Dashain




The pleasant post-monsoon period when the sky is clearest, the air is cleanest and the rice is ready for harvesting , the Nepalese people indulge in the biggest festival of the year, Dashain. Dashain is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Nepalese annual calendar, celebrated by Nepalese of all caste and creed throughout the country.

The fifteen days of celebration occurs during the bright lunar fortnight ending on the day of the full moon. Thorough out the kingdom of Nepal the goddess Durga in all her manifestations are worshiped with innumerable pujas, abundant offerings and thousands of animal sacrifices for the ritual holy bathing, thus drenching the goddess for days in blood.

The first day of Dasain is called Ghatasthapana, which means establishing of the holy water vessel, which represents the goddess Durga. Barley seeds are planted in it.



The seventh day or Phulapati is the offering of flowers and leaves, carried by runners from Gorkha the ancestral home of the Shah Kings of Nepal, and received by the king in Kathmandu.

The eighth day is called the 'Maha Asthami'. The fervour of worship and sacrifice to Durga and Kali increases. On this day many orthodox Hindus will be fasting. Sacrifices are held in almost every house through out the day.
The night of the eighth day is called 'Kal Ratri', the dark night. Hundreds of goats, sheep and buffaloes are sacrificed at the mother goddess temples. In the darkness of the night Durga temples, army barracks, and old palaces all over Nepal hold sacrifices for the mother goddess


The tenth day is the 'Dashami'. On this day we take tika and jamara from the elders and receive their blessing.people visit their elder's home and get tika from them while younger ones come to the home to receive blessing from elders. The importance of Dasain also lies in the fact that on this day family members from far off and distant relatives come for a visit as well as to receive tika from the head of the family. This function continues for four days.

dashain

Nepalese Innocent Culture

Cultural Diversity

Nepalese Culture

Nepal is the land of multi dimensional beauties, and cultural heritage. It has got so many resources that attract tourists and admirers from the outer world. In the last decades Nepal is pretty much exposed to the outer world but still it is not satisfactoryas compared to its attractive resources.

MANJUSHREE DANCE:

Once the Kathmandu valley was laying with a big lake. The God Manjushree from Tibet, made drain to open up the southern side of the valley so that the water could flow out and the land become habitable. This dance depicts this legend and the Buddhist Priest generally performs this dance

LAKHE DANCE:

Once up on a time, it was lots of children killed by the type of Devil. So Astrologist [Jhankri] had found the solution to control Devil for protected public's children. Finally, they find out the right solution, that is, called LAKHE [same like Devil] order to Lakhe to killed Devil immediately. After those children all are safe. From that onwards originally people from Kathmandu [Newar communities] celebration this Lakhe festival with a dance program in every year of July-August at the festival of Indra Jatra. This is a traditional mask dance of Kathmandu valley, which is performed during the festival of Indra Jatra. Indra means the king of Haven and the Jatra means the special function. Because of to get the success from the Devil, this dance organize in a period of Indra Jatra

INTRODUCTION TO NEPAL

Home to eight of the world’s ten highest mountains, the kingdom of Nepal draws an estimated 400,000 visitors annually. Landlocked between India and Tibet, Nepal contains some of the world’s most diverse and breathtakingly beautiful landscapes ranging from the impressive peaks of the Himalayan chain in the north, high-altitude plains and remote mountain passes, sub-tropical forests and national parks, terraced farmland hills and rice paddies, to the fertile plains of the Tarai in the country’s south. The rivers that bisect the ranges contain alpine waters that swell with the summer monsoon rains (green season). Some of Nepal’s most famous rivers offer the best white-water rafting and kayaking experiences in the world.

Much of the land outside the Kathamandu valley is untouched by man. Beyond Nepal’s capital are a series of remote mountain villages scattered throughout the Himalayas. These villages are sustained by subsistence farming using traditional farming practices of buffalo-drawn ploughs, hand harvesting and threshing of grains, and corn ground by water mills.

A land of eternal fascination, ancient history, cultural richness and diversity as well as pristine countryside, visitors are captivated not only by its impressive peaks, lush terrain and superb scenery, but also by its holiness and spiritual significance. For many centuries, the Himalayas became renowned as the hiding place for ancient sages to meditate, and many famous texts on religion, philosophy, medicine, yoga, literature and mathematics were written there.