About Culture of Nepal

The culture of Nepal is intertwined with the culture of the border Indian subcontinent and Tibet. The cultural heritage of Nepal has evolved over the centuries. This multi-dimensional heritage bounds the diversities of Nepal's ethnic, tribal, and social groups, and it expresses in music and dance; art and craft; folklore and folktales; languages and literature; philosophy and religion; festivals and celebration; foods and drinks. Its culture is mostly influenced by Indian culture and Tibetan culture.

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Nepal Religion and Culture

17
Apr
2018
Culture, Himalayas
, a place of eternal beauty, is a land of colorful , and people, , and picturesque scenery. It is popularly known as the highest mountain peak of the world, . Historically, Nepal has been a kingdom centered in the Valley for more than 1,500 years. During most of that period, the Kathmandu Valley has been Nepal's political, economic, and cultural hub and was once a sanctuary for waves of .
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The Largest Tibetan Tiger Carpet ever made in Nepal

11
Jan
2021
Carpets
Life is pleased to introduce the Largest Tiger Carpet to all Tibetan Tiger lovers. The size of the carpet is 335 cm wide and 457 cm long (11*15)ft. This Tibetan Tiger Carpet is a and top- rug that conveys the warmth of handmade products. Historical context and meaning of the Tiger Rug in Tibetan Tiger are made traditionally, each design is cut by hand to create a 3-dimensional look that emulates a .
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Hinduism & Buddhism – In context of Nepal

5
Nov
2020
Culture, Dharma, Hinduism
Today, is referred to as the oldest living followed in the whole world. More than 3000+ deities are found in some places near the homes of where they and . Though the underlying philosophies of Hinduism are the same, the belief system has been adjusted over nearly 3000 years of existence. The concept is still the same and is adjusted over to cope with social changes of a society. Before .
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How singing bowls are made in Nepal?

30
Oct
2020
Handicrafts
For many centuries, sound and are used as a that helps to promote and . The is one of the primary instruments for this purpose created by mankind. These are and spiritual made from metals when hit creates thoughtful and heavenly sound. This sound repeats as if the is demonstrating upon one’s beautiful soul. Singing bowl - Sound Healing Singing Bowl is additionally referred to as one among .
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Representation of Dragons in Tibetan Culture

4
Oct
2020
Art, Design, Symbols
has the largest tradition of Dragon which dates back more than 7000 years. are not just mythical stories or just some curiosities. They are part of life and . The of dragons are everywhere from the beginning of Tibetan and the importance is still up until today. In Tibet, Dragon is considered as one of the dignities. There is a total of four dignities. Tiger, , and the  .
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Tibetan Carpet Making Process

History and origin of Tibetan Carpet Production in Nepal

18
Sep
2020
Carpets
were specially made by mother upon the birth of a baby girl for Hundreds of years. This carpet and the of was considered the birth of a girl. The of making dates back to some fifteen hundred years but a typical piece from that date is virtually nonexistent lately. Researchers around the world believe that the origin of Carpet weaving was presumably evolved indigenously and in isolation, .
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Shar Minub Monastery Kathmandu Nepal

28
Nov
2018
Dharma, Monasteries, Rinpoche, Shamarpa Rinpoche, Stupas
is located in the , in a valley at the base of . The is founded by the late 14th . He made great efforts to establish a monastery at Shar Minub, in Kathmandu, for the benefit of students in . The Sharminub Institute is located below the holy mountain with a beautiful view over the Kathmandu valley. Meaning of Shar Minub "Shar" means "to rise", "Nub" means "to set", and .
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The Masks of Nepal

3
Jun
2018
Masks
is rich in hand craved wooden materials. Mask is one of them. There are various categories of mask found in Nepal according to different and . The main types are listed below: Ethnic Folk Cultural Deity Demons Ghosts Shaman Ritual Exorcist Bhairav Ethnicity, Mask Possession, and Mask Dances The Spatial Distribution of Ethnic Communities in Nepal is Gurung, Pahadi Castes Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Dalit, Kiranti, Rai, Limbu Newar Other Castes Tamang Bhotia, , .
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Pashupatinath Temple

Trends and practices of Nepal

29
May
2018
Culture
Some trends and practices of are as listed below: Deuki is an custom practiced in the far western regions of Nepal in which a young girl is offered to the local Hindu temple to gain merit. Young girls are offered by poor families. Also, another cause is the false belief of gaining protection and good favor from . Deukis have to depend on worshipers’ monetary offerings to the temple for their livelihood. .
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