जब नेपाल सरकार ले सय को नोट मा बुद्द को फोटो राख्ने निर्न्डय गर्‍यो तेस पछी भारतीय (धोती भन्न मन लाग्छ मलाई त )
हरु ले "हाम्रो देस को गौरब नेपाल को नोट मा" भनेर अफवा फैलाउने चेस्टा गरेछन । बेसर्मी को पनि हद हुन्छ , हाम्रो सहने बानी को पनि हद हुन्छ । अझै पनि चुप लागेर बस्ने हो कि केहि गर्ने हो त सोच्ने बेला आएको छ । अब केहि गरौ साथी हो,,,, 
म भन्छु: हे धोती हरु हो एक चोटी बिश्व को नक्सा हेर हाम्रो देस तिमीहरु को भन्दा माथि पाउने छौ

Bhaktapur

Task: 
The land that we lost to the British after the war of 1814, which now is in the Indian and Bangladeshi occupation must be unified back to Nepal. 

Prerequisites: We must have peace and stability within Nepal. We must annihilate exis
ting inequalities among the people of Nepal based on region, language, culture, gender, caste, class and religion. We must reinforce pluri-nationalism among our people. We must maintain friendly relationship with our neighbors.

Patriotic Nepalese designed these posters during Global Day of Action Against Indian Aggression organized by patriotic Nepalese on 15th June, 2009

"पश्चिम किल्ला कागडा पुर्वमा टिस्टा पुगेथ्यौ कुन शक्तिको सामुमा कहीले हामी झुकेथ्यौ???

"This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" -Neil Armstrong .

"Children show me in their playful smiles the divine in everyone. This simple goodness shines straight from their hearts." -Michael Jackson Happy 54th Birth anniversary King of pop music Michael Jackson [August 29 1958 -June 25 2009] . Gone but never forgotten. Love you forever.

If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara is its center of adventure. An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley; it is the starting point for many of Nepal's most popular trekking and rafting destinations. The atmosphere on the shore of Phewa Lake is one of excited vitality as hipster backpackers crowd the many bars and restaurants exchanging recommendations on guest houses and viewpoints, both by the lake and above the clouds.

Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fishtailed summit of Machhapuchhre (6,977 m) rising behind it create an ambience of peace and magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has a much more tropical feel to it, a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper in its environs. Indeed, the valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, emerald lakes, and of course, the world famous views of the Himalaya.

Patan Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square complex, situated in the center of Patan city, also known as Lalitpur, houses the residence of the former Patan royal family. Patan Square and its surroundings are good specimen of ancient Newari architecture. There are three main courtyards in the palace: Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk. Mul Chowk, the oldest one, is at the centre of Patan square.

Several multi-sized and multi-styled temples occupy the western part of the complex. Main among these are Krishna Temple, Bhimsen Temple and the Golden Temple of Hiranya Varna.

Laakhe naach on Sudur Paschim Mahotsab

Buddhanilkantha>

Eight kilometers north of Kathmandu is a remarkable, colossal statue of lord Vishnu reclining on a bed of snakes. The fifth-century statue lies in the middle of a small pond Budhanikantha is a place of pilgrmage for all Hindus and is the scene of great activity at such festivals as Haribodhini Ekadasi and Kartik Poornima. An interesting feature of this shrine is that the reigning King of Nepal may not visit spot according to an old tradition.

There is a popular saying that in Kathmandu every nest day is a festival and every other house in a temple. Most festivals honor a deity with worshippers crowding around a shrine to perform puja. Temple courtyards are filled with long queues of people waiting to worship. Great processions win through the streets of the tree old cities, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur, and other cities of Nepal. These processions are accompanied by bands of Newar musicians and masked dancers. Sometimes idols of Gods are paraded in gigantic wooden chariot Rath unique to Nepal

Bhaktapur...Nepal

It is locate 15 km east to ktm and the living museum of Nepali rich art and architecture. Bhaktapur, also known as Bhadgaon is another city of the Kathmandu Valley. It is ancient city with repository of Nepali culture. It has full of numerous temples, palaces, statues and other arts of a glorious past. The city is the store house of Nepali medieval art and architecture. It is regarded as the oldest town of the Valley. It had origin in the shape of a conch shell an emblem of the Hindu God Vishnu by the King Ananda Deva. It is located at an altitude of 1402 m above sea level. Bhaktapur means the “city of devotees” and its traditional arts are pottery and weaving.

ashupatinath is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. There are linga images of Shiva along with statues, shrines, and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex. A temple dedicated to Shiva existed at this site in AD 879. However, the present temple was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1697. A gold-plated roof, silver doors, and woodcarvings of the finest quality decorate the pagoda construction. Guheswari Temple, restored in AD 1653, represents the female "force". It is dedicated to Satidevi, Shiva's first wife, who gave up her life in the flames of her father's fire ritual. 

A circuit of the Pashupati area takes visitors past a sixth-century statue of the Buddha, an eighth-century statue of Brahma the creator and numerous other temples. Some other places to visit are Rajrajeswari Temple, built in 1407, Kailash with lingas more than 1,400 years old, Gorakhnath temple, and the courtyard of Biswarup. There are rows of Shiva shrines and Hindu pilgrims from all over South Asia offering puja worship to Shiva, tile Lord of Destruction. 

The Bagmati River flows close by and the Arya Ghat cremation grounds are here. We strongly advise photographers not to take photos of cremations and of bereaved families. Sadhus, sages who follow the lifestyle of Shiva, may be seen covered in ashes and loin-cloths. They ask for money in case you want to take their photos. The main Pashupatinath courtyard may be entered by those of Hindu faith only. 

FESTIVALS>
Pashupati area is regarded as one of the most important places of pilgrimages for the followers of Hinduism. Thousands of devotees from within and outside the country come to pay homage to Pashupatinath every day. And on special occasions like Ekadasi, Sankranti, Mahashivratri, Teej Akshaya, Rakshabandhan, Grahana (eclipse), Poornima (Full moon day) the whole atmosphere turns festive and mirthful as people congregate here in a far greater number.
» During the Shivaratri (also spelled Shivratri) festival Pashupatinath temple is lit with ghee lamps throughout the night and the temple remains open all night. Thousands of devotees take ritual baths in the Bagmati river on the day of the festival and observe a fast for the whole day. Hundreds of sadhus (sages) from different parts of Nepal and India come here on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri.

Anybody with basic education should know that “Lord Buddha” was born in Nepal and “Mount Everest is in Nepal”. (Nepal is a beautiful country which lies between India and China: Please check the world map which has a flag with “Moon” and “Su
n”)
If you ask general public, “Do you know where was Buddha born ? ” and “Do you know where is Mount Everest ?”. The immediate answer will be : In India because that is what the books published by so called historians had been saying or the modern world leaders are promoting.
Please do little research and you will know that Nepal is PROUD country with so much Natural resources, beautiful mountains, rivers, green trees, temples, stupas etc.
I am proud to be a Nepali and would request all the concerned officials and world leaders to stop “False Information” to the world.
Once again, “Lord Buddha was born at Rupandehi, Lumbini, Nepal” and “Mount Everest is in Nepal.”
Please let everybody know about it.
Thanks a lot.

With a civilization stretching back to thousands of years, Nepal, no doubt, has lent magnificence due to its unforgettable scene, historical places, traditional artistry and the rich cultural heritage. The early history of Nepal is not readily available and is shrouded in legends and mythology. One such legend tells the story of Manjushri Praddhi Satava who cut an opening at the rockhill at chover by his magical scimitar and drained the lake water to make the Kathmandu valley good for human settlement. In another mythological account, a hermit known as “Ne” was the first to populate and protect Nepal and so Nepal means a land created and protected by the saint “Ne”.

Nepali Culture

Nepali Culture Local Customs plus some do's and don'ts Nepal's culture is greatly influenced by its music, architecture, religion and literature. Your first sight of Nepal may leave you speechless, the great quantities of temples, churches, monasteries and other religious buildings, the hurly-burly in the streets and the number of people and animals socializing on every corner of the narrow cobble-stone lanes. Culture and customs in Nepal run deep.  Some of them you will find interesting, some strange and others beyond logic.  But as long as you show respect and sensitivity to local traditions, willingness to learn and adapt to Nepalese ways and values, you will be fine. For a people so deeply rooted in traditions and culture, Nepalese are remarkably open-minded and easy-going. If at any time, you have doubts, ask or simply do what other Nepalese do. A brief introduction to Nepali culture * "Namaste" is a common act done by putting the palms together in a prayer like gesture to greet anyone in Nepal. Do not take it seriously if any Nepalese hesitates to shake hands because it really hasn't been very long since western traditions crept into the Nepalese way of life. In Nepal, people especially ladies; do not normally shake hand when they greet one another. * Use your right hand to eat and deal with food. Nepalese use their left-hand to wash themselves after defecating. Also remember that most Nepalese use their fingers to eat and using spoons and forks is not common, especially when you are having "Daal Bhat" the staple Nepalese diet, but this does not mean, however that you can't use implements.  * On any visit to a Hindu temple, Buddhist Stupas, Monasteries or into a home you are expected to be un-shoed as a mark of respect * Feet should never be pointed at anyone; drape something over them if you must stretch them out while sitting on the floor. Never step over anyone, and always move your feet to let people avoid stepping over you * Beef is prohibited among both the Hindus and Buddhists and no female animal is killed for food. * Once your lips have touched a food item or its container, it is considered "Jutho"(polluted) for others. Don't eat off someone else's plate or offer anyone food you have taken a bite out of.  * Major Hindu temples are usually off-limits to foreigners.  Don't enter them or take pictures unless given permission to. Do not take leather articles inside the temple precinct as they are prohibited. There are small circular or rectangular stones or metal Mandalas on the ground in front of most shrines. Do not step on them. * Public display of affection between men and woman is frowned upon. Avoid kissing, hugging, cuddling or even holding hands in public * Be patient. Anger and impatience will rarely make things better. Nepalese have an easy "timeless" manner. Try to adjust to it. * Please do not encourage beggary by being benevolent.  * Beware of touts who claim to be representatives of companies and offer to "make you a bargain". Though it will surprise you once you visit you will learn that not everyone in Nepal is trustworthy. * Nepal has about thirty-six different ethnic groups and multiple religions and languages. It's music is similarly varied, with pop, religious, classical and folk music being popular. Musical genres from Tibet and Hindustan have greatly influenced Nepalese music. Usually, women, even of the musician castes, do not play music except for specific situations, such as at the traditional all-female wedding parties. Click here to learn more of Nepali music * The architecture of Nepal is another art that has become an important part of the country's culture. Nepal's architecture can be divided into three broad groups, the stupa style, the pagoda style and the shikhara style. * Note that men and woman should always dress appropriately. Men should not walk or trek bare-chest ed, shorts are acceptable but it's recommended to rather wear long pants. Women are recommended to wear long skirts that cover the ankles, because exposure of a woman's legs can draw unnecessary attention. The Nepali calendar The link above will take you to the current Nepali Calendar. The first thing you will notice is the year and that there is a fifty seven year difference The official Nepali calendar that you see in the link above follows is Bikram Samwat. Nepal Sambat on other hand is the calendar that has origin in Nepal and is followed only by a group of people of Newar origin. The Newa foundation aims to establish this calendar as an official Nepali calendar. Nepali Music Music is very important to the Nepali people as it brings a cultural cohesion to the many castes and clans. Click on the link above to learn more on the many facets of this musical feast Nepali Religion Nepal is constitutionally a Hindu kingdom with legal provisions of no prejudice against other religions. The Hindu inhabitants in the country has been constantly over 80 percent since the 1950s. The second largest religion of Nepal is Buddhism, it is practiced by about 11 percent, while Islam comprises of about 4.2 percent of the population. The Kirat religion makes up nearly 3.6 percent of the population. Buddhism in Nepal Hinduism in Nepal Nepal Festivals Aug/September Gai Jatra