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Tourist areas in Kritipur
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Nepal has got many beautiful places and Kirtipur is one of them. Kirtipur has many good places which can attract tourists to Nepal.Even the climate is very beautiful for tourists in the kirtipur. As tourism is one of the main sources of income to Nepal and Kirtipur is one of that which can helps in promoting of tourism and economic conditions of Nepal. some of the interesting places of kirtipur are:
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| Chuloncha Bihar, Kritipur |
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| Traditional Pond near Bagh Bhairab, Kritipur |
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| Bagh Bhairab Temple in Kritipur |
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| Kriti Bihar of kritipur |
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| Traditional Newar Windows |
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| Chovar River |
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| Taudaha Lake of Kritipur |
Objects of Interest in Kritipur
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Besides Lalitpur (Patan), Thimi and the village of Bhaktapur , Kirtipur is also one of the four most important Newar settlements in the Kathmandu valley. Objects of interest in the village and its vincinity are surprisingly manifold. Together with the rituals and customs kept alive everywhere by the inhabitants the tourist may gets a profound insight into the Newar-culture. It is a lucky chance that Kirtipur did not fall victim to the mass tourism yet. This makes the place so specially worth seeing for the few visitors.
In the following only the most important objects of interest are listed. The one who is going for a stroll through the narrow lanes of the village will discover uncountable additional sights.
Languages of kirtipur
Nepal Bhasa (नेपाल भाषा, also known as Newah Bhaye and Newari) is one of the major languages of Nepal. As kirtipur is an ancient city in Nepal. It is located in Kathmandu District of Bagmati Zone 5 km south-west of the Kathmandu. It is one of the five municipalities of the Kathmandu Valley.
Originally a Newari foundation, Kirtipur is still a centre of Newari culture. It has been merged with surrounding villages to form the municipality of Kirtipur with a population of around 50,000. It consists of many temples, Gumbas and Churches too. Due to the presence of Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur is also popular area for out-of-town students and professors to rent houses and they are major contributors to the local economy. Relationship between the locals and the non-locals is generally harmonious. People of kirtipur are mostly newars and newari languages are mostly used in this town. There are also many non locals who speak either their mother tongue like nepali , hindi, rai, sherpas, etc. But mostly newari language is used as it is dominated by newari people. The small part of newari song is:
घाः जुयाः जक ख्वइगु खः झी
स्याःगुलिं सः तइगु खःझी मसीनि !
Kirtipur is the one of the most famous historic place in Nepal. The ethnic group in Kirtipur is Newar. The Kirtipur is dominated by Newars but there are also other ethnics like Brahmins, Chhettries, Buddhists, Hindus, Rais, and so on. The Kirtipur is situated at 1414 meters high from the sea level. From top point of Kirtipur, people can view the Kathmandu Valley clearly. On the North of Kirtipur there we can see the Langtang (7234 m.), Dorje Lhakpa (6637 m.), Gauri Shanker (7134 m.) and other Himalayas. Recently a open musuem is started by local people of Nepal where one can enjoy tipical Newari Food. There we can find many ancient arts, esstetial things used in daily life of newari people etc.
There are 2 important temples Bagh Bhairab, Umamaheshwor and 1 Stupa Chilancho Bihar, 1 Mahayani Gumba and 1 Hinayani Boudh Bihar.
In the following only the most important objects of interest are listed. The one who is going for a stroll through the narrow lanes of the village will discover uncountable additional sights.
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| T.U. Building |
Languages of kirtipur
Nepal Bhasa (नेपाल भाषा, also known as Newah Bhaye and Newari) is one of the major languages of Nepal. As kirtipur is an ancient city in Nepal. It is located in Kathmandu District of Bagmati Zone 5 km south-west of the Kathmandu. It is one of the five municipalities of the Kathmandu Valley.
Originally a Newari foundation, Kirtipur is still a centre of Newari culture. It has been merged with surrounding villages to form the municipality of Kirtipur with a population of around 50,000. It consists of many temples, Gumbas and Churches too. Due to the presence of Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur is also popular area for out-of-town students and professors to rent houses and they are major contributors to the local economy. Relationship between the locals and the non-locals is generally harmonious. People of kirtipur are mostly newars and newari languages are mostly used in this town. There are also many non locals who speak either their mother tongue like nepali , hindi, rai, sherpas, etc. But mostly newari language is used as it is dominated by newari people. The small part of newari song is:
घाः जुयाः जक ख्वइगु खः झी
स्याःगुलिं सः तइगु खःझी मसीनि !
झी मसीनि !धइगु चिं जक ब्वैगु खः
Ethnic groups of Kirtipur
Ethnic groups of Kirtipur
Kirtipur is the one of the most famous historic place in Nepal. The ethnic group in Kirtipur is Newar. The Kirtipur is dominated by Newars but there are also other ethnics like Brahmins, Chhettries, Buddhists, Hindus, Rais, and so on. The Kirtipur is situated at 1414 meters high from the sea level. From top point of Kirtipur, people can view the Kathmandu Valley clearly. On the North of Kirtipur there we can see the Langtang (7234 m.), Dorje Lhakpa (6637 m.), Gauri Shanker (7134 m.) and other Himalayas. Recently a open musuem is started by local people of Nepal where one can enjoy tipical Newari Food. There we can find many ancient arts, esstetial things used in daily life of newari people etc.
There are 2 important temples Bagh Bhairab, Umamaheshwor and 1 Stupa Chilancho Bihar, 1 Mahayani Gumba and 1 Hinayani Boudh Bihar.
Jatras of Kirtipur
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Travel Information
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| Bagh Bhairab jatra |
Bagh Bhairab jatra:
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| Bagh Bhairab jatra |
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| Bagh Bhairab jatra |
Baghbhairab Jatra, a festival of Kirtipur locals who worship their most revered god Baghbhairab during the festival, the festival is marked on the occasion of Singha Sakranti (Bhadra 1). Local residents worship the god and make round of the Kirtipur area by organising a palanquin procession and playing different musical instruments.
Myth has that one is blessed with success and good health if he/she makes round of the Baghbhairab for 108 times on this day, according to a member of the festival management committee Birendra Shakya.
Gai jatra:
The festival of "Gai Jatra", the procession of cows, is generally celebrated in the Nepalese month of Bhadra (August-September). The festival of cows is one of the most popular festivals of Nepal. The whole complex of Gai Jatra festival has its roots in the ancient age when people feared and worshipped Yamaraj,"the god of death". However, the ironical sessions synonymous with the Gai Jatra festival came into tradition in the medieval period of Nepal during the reign of Malla Kings. Hence, the present form of Gai Jatra is a happy blending of antiquity and medievalism.
According to the traditions since times immemorial, every family who has lost one relative during the past year must participate in a procession through the streets of Kathmandu leading a cow. If a cow is unavailable then a young boy dressed as a cow is considered a fair substitute. In Hinduism, a cow is regarded as the most venerated among all the domestic animals. It is believed that the cow, revered as a holy animal by Hindus, will help the deceased relative's journey to heaven.
In terms of historical evidences, once when King Pratap Malla lost his son, his wife, the queen remained dumbstruck. The king was very sad to see the condition of his beloved queen. The king, in spite of his several efforts, could not lessen the grief of his wife. By all means he wanted to see little smile on the lips of his sweetheart. He announced that someone who ever made the queen laugh would be rewarded adequately.
Myth has that one is blessed with success and good health if he/she makes round of the Baghbhairab for 108 times on this day, according to a member of the festival management committee Birendra Shakya.
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| Bagh Bhairab jatra |
The festival of "Gai Jatra", the procession of cows, is generally celebrated in the Nepalese month of Bhadra (August-September). The festival of cows is one of the most popular festivals of Nepal. The whole complex of Gai Jatra festival has its roots in the ancient age when people feared and worshipped Yamaraj,"the god of death". However, the ironical sessions synonymous with the Gai Jatra festival came into tradition in the medieval period of Nepal during the reign of Malla Kings. Hence, the present form of Gai Jatra is a happy blending of antiquity and medievalism.
According to the traditions since times immemorial, every family who has lost one relative during the past year must participate in a procession through the streets of Kathmandu leading a cow. If a cow is unavailable then a young boy dressed as a cow is considered a fair substitute. In Hinduism, a cow is regarded as the most venerated among all the domestic animals. It is believed that the cow, revered as a holy animal by Hindus, will help the deceased relative's journey to heaven.
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| Gai jatra in Kritipur |
Culture and religion in Kirtipur
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| Culture and religion in Kirtipur |
Within the society of Kirtipur traditions and cultures are still alive as hundreds of years before having their roots within the Newar-culture as well as in the Hinduism and Buddhist religions of the Newar casts. Hinduism and Buddhism do not only exist harmoniously and peaceful in Kirtipur but regardless of their religion people are worshipping all temples, shrines and gods nearly equally.
Every morning just after sunrise the women of Kirtipur are going from temple to temple and from shrine to shrine to worship the Gods with a puja.
During "Tihar" this women is pre-paring a "path" for Lakshmi, Goddess of Wealth to find her way into the house.Holy mandala-stones like this one, also called "Lakshmi's footprint", can bee seen in front of nearly every house. Also here every morning a puja will be celebrated.The religion demands from the citizens to celebrate a ritual clean up of the shrines and temples in their local district (tole) from time to time with the assistance of a priest.
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| Tihar in Kritipur |
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Daily Life in Kirtipur
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| Daily Life in Kritipur |
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| Daily Life in Kritipur |
During harvest the rice will be dried everywhere in the alleys of Kirtipur. This is not the only hard work done by the women who like to meet in front of their houses for a chat.
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| Daily Life in Kritipur |
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| Daily Life in Kritipur |
During festivals people meet in the evenings to commonly perform religious songs under the guidance of a priest.
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| Daily Life in Kritipur |
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| Daily Life in Kritipur |
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Kritipur
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| Kritipur |
Postal code: 44618
Weather: 28°C, Wind SW at 6 km/h, 63% Humidity
Population: 67,171 (2011)
District: Kathmandu District
Colleges and Universities:
- Tribhuvan University
- Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (HICAST)
Neighborhoods:
- Salyansthan
- Charghare
- Panga
- Kirtipur Village
Historical Kirtipur
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| Bagh Bhairav Temple, Kritipur |
Kirtipur sits strategically astride a narrow mountain ridge about 8 km south-west of Kathmandu City Centre. From here there is a magnificent view of Kathmandu. Kirtipur is historic town indicates one of the oldest Newari settlements in the valley. History says that the ancient city of Kirtipur was founded by Shiva Deva between 1099 AD and 1126 AD and during the reign of the Malla Kingdom in the 15th century the city was developed for human settlement. Kirtipur's fortress was considered impregnable. The Gurkha King Prithvi Narayan Shah laid siege to it three times before 1768 A.D. finally taking the town and then, it is said, only after it had been betrayed. Even today the weapons from those former battles are mounted at the roof of Bagh Bhairav Temple.He exacted terrible revenge for heavy Gurkha losses - his brother was among those killed - by cutting off the nose and lips of every man and boy over the age of 12. Only wind-instrument players were spared - they were required to celebrate his triumph.
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| A View of Kathmandu Valley |
The line of the old town wall, pierced by 12 gates, is still clearly visible. Most of the townspeople were weavers and farmers, the lower castes living outside the wall.
When Tribhuvan University was built below the town, many farmers lost their land and Kirtipur became poor. With a population today of about 45,000, problems of the Kirtipur Municipality ant its 19 wards are legion. The differential between the poor and the wealthy is becoming more and more serious at the sight of the yearly per capita income in Nepal of currently about 325 Euros.
Kirtipur spreads over two hilltops joined by a col. The Chilancho Stupa crowns the southernmost hill, the Uma Maheshvar Temple the higher, northern one. The Bagh Bhairav Temple is situated at the low point of the saddle. In the southern part of the town are a number of water tanks ensuring plentiful supplies, a testament to the skill of the town's medieval planners.
When Tribhuvan University was built below the town, many farmers lost their land and Kirtipur became poor. With a population today of about 45,000, problems of the Kirtipur Municipality ant its 19 wards are legion. The differential between the poor and the wealthy is becoming more and more serious at the sight of the yearly per capita income in Nepal of currently about 325 Euros.
Kirtipur spreads over two hilltops joined by a col. The Chilancho Stupa crowns the southernmost hill, the Uma Maheshvar Temple the higher, northern one. The Bagh Bhairav Temple is situated at the low point of the saddle. In the southern part of the town are a number of water tanks ensuring plentiful supplies, a testament to the skill of the town's medieval planners.
The town is not only of historic importance but is also important from the artistic point of view. Some of the finest temples, Chaityas and Stupas of the valley are scattered through this typically built Newari City. Surrounded by stone sculptures, masterpieces of Nepalese art, these shrines are the hub of festivals and religious ceremonies (Jatras).
Views of Kirtipur
Views of Kirtipur
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| Roadmap of Kritipur |
The traveller coming from Tribhuvan International Airport or from the centre of Kathmandu reaches Kirtipur after a 20-30 minutes ride by taxi or by public bus No. 21.
Get off the bus directly at the foot of the Kirtipur Hill and "conquer" the historical centre of the old Newar kingdom at the Bagh Bhairab shrine after a short but steep walk.
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| Tanani Chowk in the old town with temple and pilgrims |
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Kailashnath Mahadev Statue with aerial shot!
Kailashnath Mahadev Statue with aerial shot!
Kailashnath Mahadev Statue is the world's tallest Shiva statue. It is situated in Sanga, on the border of the Bhaktapur and Kavrepalanchwok districts in Nepal, about 20 km from Kathmandu.
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Monday, April 10, 2017
Lake & Snow! Rara Lake!
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| Lake & Snow! Rara Lake! |
अबको सेल्फी रारा तालमा
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pic: Lama D-jen
Are you all ready for this!
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| Are you all ready for this! Bhaktapur |
Roadside Waterfall in Annapurna Conservation Area, #Nepal in 2012
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| Roadside Waterfall in Annapurna Conservation Area, #Nepal in 2012 |
Friday, February 10, 2017
Domestic Tourism
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Domestic tourism, (which is also called Internal Tourism), refers to where the tourist travels within their own country, but visiting a different city to the one in which they live.
This doesn’t bring valuable foreign currency into the country, but it does offer many of the other advantages of Inbound tourism: increased employment opportunities, the development of infrastructure, development in rural areas, increased tax revenues from economic activity, the opportunity for people to visit new and interesting places, to experience new things and the chance for both the tourist and the service provider to benefit from contact with others.
There is a short, (but, in my opinion, very important), paragraph in the Concept on the Development of Tourism
#LetsTalkAboutNepalNow
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Shree Swasthani Maata Temple, Shaakhu, Nepal
Shree Swasthani Maata Temple, Shaakhu, Nepal. #Nepal
Friday, January 27, 2017
