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Biography of Anuradha Koirala
Anuradha Koirala, lovingly called Dijju (elder sister) was born on 14th April 1949 to Colonel Pratap Singh Gurung and Laxmi Gurung. She was educated at a hill station in Kalimpong, India. It was here that the Mother and Sisters at St. Joseph Convent School further increased her devotion towards social work. Mother Teresa has always been her largest source of inspiration. She spent more than 20 years teaching children at various schools around Kathmandu. Even though this brought her great satisfaction she realized that she had a bigger personal…
Speech of Shri 3 Chandra Shamser JaBaRa
Pharping Hydropower is one of the oldest hydropower projects in Asia. It was built in the year 1967 BS under the leadership of Mr. Chandrashamsher Jabra. The locals of Pharping had given their 324 ropanis of land to build a power house at that time. King Prithvi Bikram Shah inaugurated the Chandrajyoti Power House in Tundikhel on Monday, June 26, 1968. The Pharping Power House used to generate 500 kilowatts of electricity from water taken from Shesh Narayan and Setidevi areas. On the occasion of the inauguration of Chandrajyoti Power House, Sh…
Poon Hill Yoga Trek in Nepal - Exercise
Reading - 1 Poon Hill Yoga Trek provides a wonderful opportunity to witness the beauty of the Annapurna Range and the hidden treasures of Nepali culture. This programme will help you practise integration of the principles of Yoga into daily life with magnificent views of snow-capped Himalayas and glaciers. The benefit of joining this program is that it supports and encourages a deep transformation process. This adventure journey passes through many tourist hotspots and icy waterfalls which are very pleasant. Introducing Hatha Yoga and meditati…
Philosophy of Chair; Chairology
In the general sense, the science of chairs can be the science of chairs. But what is a chair? Not everyone has a consensus on that. Some wise men say that a chair is a wooden, iron, or plastic four-legged device made by attaching a pedestal to a backrest. Some subbuzruks say that a kurchi is a rotating vessel made by attaching a wheel to the seat of an iron rod and attaching a mattress-like mattress seat to the rib-shaped iron on top of it and twisting the leaves of the back sekuwa darlap. Some people cough. Viewers think of the chair a…
About Pashupatinath in Nepal
Pashupatinath is more than just a religious destination. It is a combination of religion, art, and culture. It offers peace and devotion. The temple, spread across 246 hectors of land abounds in temples and monuments. Hundreds of rituals are performed here every day. The temple premises is an open museum. This national treasure was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1979. This temple is an important destination for art historians. It displays a variety of temple design some of which are Dome style, Pagoda style, Shikhara sty…
The Constitution of Nepal
The Constitution of Nepal Date of Publication in Nepal 20 September 2015 (2072.6.3) Preamble: We, the Sovereign People of Nepal, Internalize the people's sovereign right and right to autonomy and self-rule, while maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity, independence and dignity of Nepal. Recalling the glorious history of historic people's movements, armed conflict, dedication and sacrifice undertaken by the Nepalese people at times for the interest of the nation, democracy and progressive changes, and re…
Nepal Government and Society Constitutional Framework
Nepal Although reforms in the 1950s began to move the kingdom toward a democratic political system, the crown dissolved parliament in 1960 and subsequently banned political parties. Thereafter, Nepal became only nominally a constitutional monarchy, and the constitution of 1962 (amended 1967, 1976, and 1980) effectively gave the king autocratic control over a multitiered system of panchayats (local bodies, or councils). In the 1980s, political restrictions were eased, and organizations such as the Nepali Congress Party, the Communist Party of N…
The Culture of Nepal
Nepal Cultural Life The relaxation of censorship that followed the overthrow of Rana rule in 1951 encouraged a revival of artistic and intellectual expression. In literature and poetry, Nepali works emphasize the cultural renaissance and national patriotism. King Mahendra, a poet whose Nepali lyrics have been published in English translation under the name of M.B.B. Shah (for Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah), did much to promote the revival of arts and literature. The cultural heritage of Nepal, particularly contributions made by the Newar of Kathm…
The History Of Nepal From the Beginning
Nepal History Prehistory and early history Nepal’s rich prehistory consists mainly of the legendary traditions of the Newar, the indigenous community of Nepal Valley (now usually called Kathmandu Valley). There are usually both Buddhist and Brahmanic Hindu versions of these various legends. Both versions are accepted indiscriminately in the festivals associated with legendary events, a tribute to the remarkable synthesis that has been achieved in Nepal between the two related but divergent value systems. References to Nepal Valley and Nepal’s …
The Most Important Vocabulary to Know During Your Trip in Nepal
The most important vocabulary to know during your trip in Nepal Unless you're really good with languages, you won't have the time during a trip to Nepal to learn more than the basics. So if you want to chat away, you'll be pleased to know English will do. Nepali is the Official Language Fortunately English is widely spoken across Nepal. Nepali is the official language, spoken by most of the population. Even if basic words and sentences may be easy enough to pronounce and learn, you won't be able to master the language or hold…
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