About Himalaya

Himalaya is the large mountain range of Northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan that was formed when the Indian sub-continent plate joined the Asian continent.

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19 Highest peaks of the Himalayas – Name, meaning and elevation

4
Dec
2018
Himalayas
The , or form a in , separating the plains of the from the . The 's highest peaks The has many of the Earth's highest peaks, including the highest, . The Himalayas include over fifty mountains exceeding 7,200 metres (23,600 ft) in elevation, including ten of the fourteen 8,000-metre peaks. By contrast, the highest peak outside Asia (Aconcagua, in the Andes) is 6,961 metres (22,838 ft) .
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Different types of Himalayan handcrafted items

14
Jan
2018
Art, Himalayas, Masks, Weaving
are the specialty of the people. They spend most of their day making different types of handcrafted products out of stone, , wools, and many more. Stone Crafts Stone Crafts in dates back to at least two thousand years. Different earpieces, armlets, bracelets, anklets, styles of halos, folds of garments, manners of the sash, and many others are the distinguishing features that classify the variety of found in stone sculptures.  .
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Muktinath and the Muktikshetra in Mustang

28
Aug
2022
Buddhism, Hinduism
The holy from Gandaki river gushing out of the 108 water spouts are said to cleanse the devotees of their sins and set them on a path to salvation. The waters are to as well and it’s called '' in language meaning "a hundred springs". The Muktinath pilgrimage The are believed to be terrestrial dwelling place of saints and the home of the . The Muktinath situated at an .
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Doleshwor Mahadev: The forgotten Head of Kedarnath

24
Jul
2022
Hinduism, Temples
After a treacherous trip up the mountains, Bhimsen, one of the five Pandavas spotted a gigantic looking bull in a distance which he knew was in disguise. Bhimsen known for his brute strength, forcefully caught the bull. When the bull was caught, he tried to escape but unfortunately, the bull was torn into several parts because of Bhimsen’s strength. Mahabharata, the epic depicts the struggle for power and conflict between two groups of .
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The Historic Sacred Shrines in Surkhet

5
Jun
2022
Buddhism, Hinduism
Kakre Vihar is the oldest shrine in Surkhet — several were built by the in the region but most of them have been lost to . Surkhet valley was part of the Khas Kingdom that controlled parts of , and between the 11th and early 14th centuries. The in Jumla District of the Karnali Province was the kingdom’s capital city. However, the Surkhet valley which connects the northern .
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The Legend of Manjushree and the Mystical Paleo Kathmandu Lake

15
May
2022
Bodhisattvas, Buddhism, Manjushri
meaning “gentle glory” is often perceived as a divine being who brought order to the valley when it was a Paleo Kathmandu Lake, by cutting down the Chobhar gorge, draining out the and making the land suitable for life. Even more intriguing is the way he did it, by using a supernatural armament, a sword of godly might, cutting the valley into two. On the historical side of affairs, there are .
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The White Tara Mantra Banner

30
May
2021
Mantras
Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayur Pune Gyana Puntin Kuru Swoha is the supreme mother and collective manifestation of all the ' activity, as well as the female of compassionate activity. She is claimed to be able to see all of and respond to pleas for assistance. Her yogic practice enhances wellness and helps people live longer lives. The is Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayur Pune Gyana .
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Explaining Dipamkara Buddha

24
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Dipamkara is known as the of the Previous Age, or the age prior to the of the historical Buddha who lived during the sixth century BCE. Dipamkara is often remembered as the buddha who predicted Shakyamuni’s future . The Viability of the Dipamkara Buddha In this portion, we are going to grab about the viability of the Dipamkara Buddha. After that, we will present the short etymological description of the Dipamkara Buddha itself. Etymology of .
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Interpreting Panchen Lama

20
Apr
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
Lobzang Palden Yeshe is known as the who was born in 1738 in Tashitse, Shang district, Tsang Province. is one of the most important figures in the tradition, with its spiritual authority second only to . The Viability of the Panchen In this portion, we are going to learn about the viability of the Panchen Lama. After that short etymological description of the word Panchen Lama itself, and finally .
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Interpreting Parnashavari – Goddess of Natural Healing

28
Mar
2020
Art, Himalayan Art, Thangka
is also known as the goddess who protects from a contagious illness. Parnashavari is a deity adopted as a deity of diseases, of which is believed to offer effective protection against outbreaks of epidemics. Parnashavari is called the Mountain Ascetic Wearing Leaves in English. Parnashavari is also known as ri tro ma, lo ma gyun ma in . The of the Parnashavari Parnashavari is a who is yellow in color.  Parnashavari .
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