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Tuesday, July 11, 2017

National Anthem of Nepal : नेपालको राष्ट्रिय गान

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National Anthem of Nepal : नेपालको राष्ट्रिय गान


As National flag, every country has National Anthem. Without doubt, Nepal also has its National anthem. “sayaun thunga phool ka hami eutai ……. (Made Hundred of flowers) is the National Anthem of Nepal. Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka Hami सयौं थुँगा फूलका हामी” is the national anthem of Nepal written by Poet Pradip Kumar Rai (Byakul Maila). It was officially declared as the national anthem of Nepal on 2007 August 3 by Government of Nepal. Yes, it was officially declared as a National Anthem on 3rd August 2007 organizing the ceremony by the then speaker of the Interim parliament Subash Chandra Nemwang.

The lyrics of National Anthem were written by Pradip Kumar Rai (Byakul Mai Ja). The music has been composed by Ambar Gurung. Yes, the music is composed by late Amber Gurung. The national anthem is simply worded, praising Nepalese sovereignty, unity, courage, pride, scenic beauty, progress, peace, cultural and biological diversity, and respect. Thus, the National Anthem is simply worded-praising Nepali, sovereignty, vanity, courage, pride scenic beauty, progress, peace, respect, culture and biodiversity.

Our national song is sung before all the formal programmes. School children sing it during their morning assembly each day.

सयौं थुँगा फूलका हामी, एउटै माला नेपाली

सार्वभौम भई फैलिएका, मेची-महाकाली।

प्रकृतिका कोटी-कोटी सम्पदाको आंचल
वीरहरूका रगतले, स्वतन्त्र र अटल।

ज्ञानभूमि, शान्तिभूमि तराई, पहाड, हिमाल
अखण्ड यो प्यारो हाम्रो मातृभूमि नेपाल।

बहुल जाति, भाषा, धर्म, संस्कृति छन् विशाल
अग्रगामी राष्ट्र हाम्रो, जय जय नेपाल।

lyrics: Byakul Maila

Transliteration of Nepali National Anthem

Sayaű thűgā phūlkā hāmī, euṭai mālā nepālī

Sārvabhaum bhai phailiekā, Mechi-Mahākālī

Prakṛtikā koṭī-koṭī sampadāko ā̃chal,

Vīrharūkā ragata le, swatantra ra aṭal

Gyānabhūmi, śhāntibhūmi Tarāī, pahād, himāl

Akhaṇḍa yo pyāro hāmro mātṛibhūmi Nepāl

Bahul jāti, bhāṣhā, dharma, sãnskṛti chan biśhāl

Agragāmī rāṣhṭra hāmro, jaya jaya Nepāl

Music: Amber Gurung

Declared from: August 3, 2007

Translation of Nepali National Anthem in English

We are hundreds of flowers, the one garland – Nepali

Sovereign, spread out from Mechi to Mahakali.

Amassing nature’s millions of resources

By the blood of heroes, independent and immovable.

Land of knowledge, land of peace, Terai, hills, mountains

Indivisible this beloved, our motherland Nepal.

The diverse races, languages, faiths, and cultures are so extensive

Our progressive nation, long live Nepal.
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Friday, June 16, 2017

"Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka" - Nepal National anthem Nepali & English lyrics

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"Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka" - Nepal National anthem Nepali & English lyrics



"Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka" - Nepal National anthem Nepali & English lyrics
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Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Old woods best to burn, Old wine to drink, Old friend to trust and Old heritage to photograph

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Old woods best to burn, Old wine to drink, Old friend to trust and Old heritage to photograph

Old woods best to burn, Old wine to drink, Old friend to trust and Old heritage to photograph
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Old woods best to burn, Old wine to drink, Old friend to trust and Old heritage to photograph

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Old woods best to burn, Old wine to drink, Old friend to trust and Old heritage to photograph

Old woods best to burn, Old wine to drink, Old friend to trust and Old heritage to photograph
Photo Courtesy :: Nawa Shrestha
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Shopping Malls and Departmental Stores

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Shopping Malls and Departmental Stores

Shopping Malls and Departmental Stores
NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, KATHMANDU, FEB 04 2015: Nepal is fast becoming a shopping paradise with new malls opening up every now and then with an assortment of products ranging from branded cloth wear to household items. Shopping malls and departmental stores have become indispensable feature of the urban lifestyle due to the quality and affordability. Even though shopping malls and departmental stores are gaining popularity in bordering towns of Nepal like Biratnagar, Bhairawa, Nepaljung, and so on larger ones are found in Kathmandu and Pokhara where you can shop for items like electronic appliances, music system, kitchen-wares, branded garments, jewelry, perfume, watches, children toys, fitness equipment and household items. Popular shopping centers in Kathmandu are New Road, Putali Sadak, Kumaripati, Tangal, Lazimpat, Sundhara, Tripureshwor, Jawlakhel; and in Pokhara they are lakeside and Mahendrapul bazaar areas among others. You can shop both local items as well as branded stuff. Periodic sale with as much as 50 percent seasonal and festival discounts on selected items are provided.
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Items to take home as gifts

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Items to take home as gifts
Bamboo Crafts
NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, KATHMANDU, FEB 04 2015:

Other items suitable to take home as gifts or souvenirs:

Bags and Accessories: Purses, hand bags, travel bags and like made from cloth and leather

Bamboo Crafts: Various types of products made from bamboo and cane and craft using wheat, rice bran, stem, waste thread and other materials

Fancy Hats: Hats with impression of flags and animals

Nepali Dolls: Dolls and puppets of Nepali culture made of cloth, clay and wood

Home Furnishing: Bed covers, bed linens and the like with block, screen printing, embroidery, crochet and similar skills

Incense: Incense that have different kinds of aroma and are packed in various circular and square type elongated boxes made of copper, brass and other metals

Natural Buttons: Apparel and non-apparel products made from hemp, nettle and similar indigenous plants

Wood Game Boards: Wooden games and puzzles, chessboards etc.



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Books in Nepal

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Books in Nepal
Books in Nepal
NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, KATHMENDU, FEB 04 2015:  Books that dwell on a wide array of subjects are aplenty in the tourist hotspots of Kathmandu and Pokhara. Books on different subjects, beautiful picture books of the Nepali people and far of Himalayan and Terai landscape, information about the ancient Nepal or the Nepali people, trekking information and travel guides as well as latest books on national and international contemporary issues, and popular fictions are available in bookstores of Thamel, Kantipath and other tourist areas of Kathmandu valley and Lakeside area of Pokhara.
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Masks in Nepal

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Masks in Nepal
Masks in Nepal
NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, KATHMANDU, FEB 04 2015: Masks have always been popular among the Hindu of Kathmandu valley and are an important part of the cultural performance in festivals and rituals. Masks of different religious deities are worn by performers during Lakhe dance on Indra Jatra day. Masks of Bhairav ( god of terror) and Ganesha ( Elephant god) and other deities are very popular. Interesting masks are available at most tourist junctures like Thamel and the three Durbar Square areas of Kathmandu Valley.
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Shaligram (Holy Rocks) in Nepal

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Shaligram (Holy Rocks) in Nepal
Shaligram (Holy Rocks) in Nepal
NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, KATHMANDU, FEB 04 2015: Shaligram is fossial rock found on the banks of River Kaligandaki of Central Nepal. These fossil rocks have Chakra (disk like formations) made by a river worm called Vajra-Keeta which takes shelter in Shaligram. As per Hindu mythology, these fossil rocks are believed to be the manifestation of Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of the world. It is believed that worshiping Shaligram, chanting Shaligram mantra and washing the holy fossil will protect us from evil and bring material reward and spiritual prosperity. Shaligram is also very popular among Hindus and can be found in premises of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, in lakeside area of Pokhara and in many Hindu temple premises.
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Root art in Nepal

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Root art in Nepal
Root art in Nepal
NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, KATHMANDU, FEB 04 2015: Figures of animals, reptiles made from the root of trees are gaining popularity in Nepal. These can be purchased in Thamel, the popular tourist hub of Kathmandu.
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Woolen Carpet in Nepal

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Woolen Carpet in Nepal
Woolen Carpet in Nepal
NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, KATHMANDU, FEB 04 2015: Carpet weaving started as a household occupation in the mountains of Nepal from the 1960's. Hand knotted carpets are available in Nepali and Tibetan themes with both traditional and modern designs in a great variety of colors, sizes and knots. Nepali carpets are very popular in Europe and America. These bright colored floor decoratives and wall hangings can be purchased in special carpet stores in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
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Wood Carving in Nepal

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Wood Carving in Nepal
Wood Carving in Nepal
NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, KATHMANDU, FEB 04 2015: The Newar of Kathmandu valley are endowed with the ingenuity of wood carving which constitute items like intricately carved windows, ornate doors, photo frames, jewelry boxes and household items. Peacock window of Dattareya Square in Bhaktapur is the finest example of excellent workmanship of wood carving in ancient Nepal. This legacy has indeed been carried forward through the generations of talented artisans also make figures of religious deities, door panels, temples, stupas, window frames, tables, lamp stands, photo frames, assorted furniture and kitchenware. The places to look for wood and metal carvings are Bhaktapur Durbar Square and other heritage areas of Kathmandu Valley.
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Rudraksha (Rosary) in Nepal

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Rudraksha (Rosary) in Nepal
Rudraksha (Rosary) in Nepal
NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, NEPAL, FEB 04 2015: Rudraksha are the dark berries of the evergreen Elaeocarpus ganitrus tree. In Sanskrit Rudraksha consists of two words Rudra and Aksha. Rudra is another name of Lord Shiva and Aksha means eye in Sanskrit. The holy beads of Rudraksha are used to make prayer rosaries and have clefts on the surface known as Mukhis ranging from one face to 21 faces. The Rudraksha rosary is often worn by many Hindus and used during meditation. It is believed that on holding or wearing the Rudraksha rosaries with faith and devotion, a person is able to experience the bliss of Rudra and absolve himself from the stains of earthly sins. These are very popular among Hindus and can be bought in the premises of the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, in the lakeside area of Pokhara and in many Hindu temple premises.
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Sculpture in Nepal

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Sculpture in Nepal
Sculpture in Nepal
NEPAL TRAVEL BOOK, LALITPUR, PATAN, FEB 04 2015: Sculptures of different Hindu and Buddhist deities are very popular among Nepalis as well as tourists. While Nepalis place them in the Puja room to worship, tourists carry them back home to add to their collection of souvenirs. Copper, brass and bronze statues are made by pouring molten metal into baked earthenware which covers wax image in exact size and details of the desired product. After the molten metal cools and hardens, the earthenware is cast away and the statue is intricately carved and polished. These items are found in most tourist areas in the valley, however, the best place to buy the metal sculpture is the Patan Industrial Estate.
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