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Flag of Kirat [01:01]
The Kirat live in the Nepal/India region. The Kirat people are world renown for their Gurkha warrior.
Tags: Kirat, Nepal, India, Gurkha

Pashupatinath Temple and Bagmati the Holy River [01:19]
Pashupati is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for Shiva devotees. The Pashupatinath Temple is the largest Hindu temple and is considered to be the holiest of all Hindu Temples. This is a two-tiered golden temple with four silver doorways, hundreds of Shiva linga's shrines and holy symbols. It is located on the holy river Bagmati, 6 km east of Kathmandu . Non- Hindus are not allowed into this temple. It is believed that this temple was built long before the Christian era begin. The Pashupati Temple was built in the fifth century and later renovated by Malla kings, Its original beauty still remains with the beautifully sculpted stone sculptures found here. Thousands of Hindus come each year on Shivaratri. The Bagmati River is a river of Nepal and India. It flows through the Kathmandu valley and is the river separating Kathmandu from Lalitpur. It is considered a holy river both by Hindus and Buddhists. A number of Hindu temples are located on the banks of this river. The importance of Bagmati also lies in the fact that Hindus are cremated on the banks of this holy river, and Kirants are buried in the hills by its side. According to the Nepalese Hindu tradition, the dead body must be dipped three times into the Bagmati river before cremation. The chief mourner (usually the first son) who lights the funeral pyre must take a holy river-water bath immediately after cremation. Many relatives who join the funeral procession also take a bath in the Bagmati ...
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Prof. Hersh Chadha talks on issues related to environment in Nepal on TU FM 107 [19:18]
Prof. Chadha renowned photographer, educationist and supporter of conservation of nature, speaks on various issues affecting the environment in Nepal, and the steps that need to be taken to correct the imbalance. Talk given on Tribhuvan University FM Chanel TU FM 107 in Oct. 2010
Tags: Nepal, FM, hershchadha

The great arts at patan durbar square world hertage site Ne [04:03]
The great arts at patan durbar square world hertage site Nepal. During my visit to Nepal on Jan 2011, I got a golden chance to see them again though it was closed for renovation. Sad to see few if them were stolen.
Tags: Patan, Nepal, Heritage, Antiques

READ Event at the Nevada Museum of Art - June 29, 2011 [02:49]
READ builds libraries in Nepal, Bhutan & India inspiring rural prosperity and community. This event is hosted by Myths & Mountains at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, Nevada. Auction items include a trip to Nepal and many other world collectibles. Special guest speaker is Asian Art expert Dr. Dina Bangdel.
Tags: READ, eventread, libraries, Reno, Nevada, Nevada Museum of Art, Toni Neubauer, charity, nonprofit, Bill Gates, Nepal, Bhutan, India, community, Clinton, Clinton initiative, READ Global, education, books, Himalayas, Himilayan art, Dr. Dina Bangdel, Dina Ba