Jung Hiranya Hem Narayan Temple

A landmark that speaks of a change in the regime This temple of Jung Hiranya Hem Narayan Temple lies at Thapathali before crossing the Bagmati bridge. It is situated at the confluence of the Tukucha Rivulet and the Bagmati. This area is also called Kal Tirtha. Near Kalmochan Dovan, we can find the Navhareshwar Mahadev...

Yakka Misa and Machhindranath

The age old tradition This tradition is some what a love story of humans and gods, which is not new in the Hindu mythology. Every year, four days before the 48-feet tall chariot of the scarlet god, worshipped across the Kathmandu Valley as Karunamaya, is pulled to Jawalakhel from Thati, the Jala Paneju (the priest...

Muslim invasion of the Kathmandu valley( part 1)

Before I start this epic history, I am not distinguishing or decrementing any individuals regarding their identity and religion. I fully by my heart respect each individual regardless their background, caste or religion. It is the history being made that way and rewriting in different form was tried but it sounded not to the point....

Nepal Flag(a only one of a kind)

The origin: It has often mentioned in the textbook and we are made to believe that the current Nepali flag was used on 16 December 1962( Nepali calendar) and it was first adopted by King Prithvi Narayan Shah. This a bit unfair for the past kings or dynasty. It looks as if our history started...

Spiny babbler

The bird unnoticed There are very much things this in Nepal unnoticed or not under limelight.There is one specific species of a bird that can only be found in Nepal, yes only in Nepal and it’s called Spiny babbler, scientific named as turdoides nipalensis and locally known as काडे बायाकूर. This bird is found only...

Taleju Goddess living in Nepal (Chapter - I)

Mystic Story One common account of the Goddess’s origins traces her back to the events narrated in the Rāmāyaṇa. It is said that the goddess was captured by the demon Rāvaṇa but eventually escaped and was later found by King Rāma who installed her at Ayodhyā. The other story states a different version A competing...

Rana Bahadur Shah- insane or witty

King Rana Bahadur Shah Most historical documents about Nepal have characterized Rana Bahadur Shah, the third king of the Shah dynasty of unified Nepal (1777-1799), in many dimensions. While many labeled him maniacal, irrational, stubborn, weak, and funny, historian Chittaranjan Nepali defines him as skillful, witty, and a statesman. Rana Bahadur Shah succeeded to the throne at the...

Maturity

Even in our 30s or 40s we often do silly mistakes and we often have to hear from our parents, grow up and start taking responsibility and be mature to the man and to a woman be mature and try not to get involved in the wrong crowd of the people. Definition: When looking upon...

Bardia National Park

Nature: I have always disliked the zoo or any animals in captivity. I believe that every living creature in this world should be left free and allowed to be where they belong unless they are prone to near extinction. Preservation is important but keeping them imprisoned in captivity for one’s hobby or pleasure is a...

Enjoy the moment

EVERY ONE ARE LOOSING THEMSELVES.CAN'T WE SWITCH OFF THE PHONE AND LIVE A DAY WITHOUT IT.