Culture / Lifestyle / Fitness

Kumari – the living goddess of Nepal

By Arachika Kapoor — Surrounded by the modern day houses and shops, exists the centuries-old ‘Kumari House’ in the royal palace of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu. The medieval structure houses ‘Kumari’ – Kathmandu’s ‘living goddess’, who is evoked in a young girl every morning. Highlighting symbolism in Nepal’s Newar culture, two white stone lions stand to guard the door ...

Kapilvastu home to 136 archaeological sites

Kapilvastu ( RSS ) : The latest archaeological excavation carried out under the aegis of the Department of Archaeology has discovered that Kapilvastu has the highest number of archaeological sites in the country.It has identified 136 archaeological sites in the district. Department’s spokesperson Ram Bahadur Kunwar said that this is the first time so many archaeologically significant sites have been ...

Initiative to develop cultural heritage trail

Kathmandu :People’s representatives from the Hanumandhoka and Swoyambhu areas and representatives from UNESCO have conducted an on-site study on the prospects of developing a heritage trail from Hanumandhoka to Swoyambhu. Hanumandhoka and Swoyambhu are the Unesco world heritage sites. The study team was led by the House of Representatives member Jeevan Ram Shrestha. It comprised of Province Assembly member Rajesh ...

Culture and Society of Nepal

The culture of Nepal is rich and unique. The cultural heritage of Nepal has evolved over the centuries. This multi-dimensional heritage encompasses the diversities of Nepal’s ethnic, tribal, and social groups, and it manifests in music and dance; art and craft; folklore and folktales; languages and literature; philosophy and religion; festivals and celebration; foods and drinks. Dance and music Legends ...

`Chhaupadi’ custom still pervasive in Kanchanpur

Kanchaupur (RSS ) : The Chhaupadhi custom, a harmful Hindu practice that banishes women from the home during menstruation forcing them to stay in an isolated but or cowshed, is still pervasive in Kanchanpur despite its criminalisation last year. Women also seem not ready to violate this long ‘ill-practice’ due to various reasons. It is (wrongly) believed that if a ...