The Kami Community
Blacksmiths in the Crucible of Caste and Change Accounts of using khukuris, traditional daggers, to counter enemy rifles are common in Nepali history. However, let’s not forget the blacksmiths who crafted these...
DISCOVERY & TRAVEL
Lord Ganesha: The Deity Who Comes First
In Patan, it is almost impossible to stroll through a neighbourhood without encountering an idol of Lord Ganesha. Depicted with an elephant head,...
The Curious Case of ISKCON in Nepal
In the evenings, at heritage sites in Kathmandu, one might see a group of foreigners dressed in traditional attire singing bhajans, chanting Hare Krishna, dancing, and inviting others...
The Salt Trade Routes between Nepal and Tibet
Have you ever heard salt called white gold? Centuries ago, salt was more valuable than gold; this mineral led to...
When the Water Left, the Village Followed: The Story of Dhye
In the high mountains of Mustang, a village that once sustained dozens of farming families now stands nearly empty. Dhye...
Ritual Role Reversal
Why are women now allowed to dance female roles? The audience admiring the gorgeous women dancers at the traditional Newari...
The Living Gods of Nepal
Nepal is one of the few places in the world where deities are not only worshipped through idols and scriptures...
Warm Food, Cold Mornings: Celebrating Maghe Sankranti
Celebrated every year around mid-January, Maghe Sankranti, also known as Maghi or Khichara depending on the community and region, marks the moment when the...
Celebrating Lhosar: More Than One New Year in Nepal
Lhosar means new year, celebrated by different communities at various times of the year depending on their traditions, geography, and calendars. ...
From Bel Fruit to Sun God: The Sacred Marriages of Newa Women
In the Newa community, women undergo three marriages in their lifetime, but only one involves a human partner. The Newa community, especially in Kathmandu Valley, is...