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Bhume Naach
Bhume Naach (also known as Bal puja, Namka Parva, Lokabangey, Jhyamkri rw Balka and Bulku) is one of the festivals celebrated by the Kham Magar people from Lumbini Province, Lumbini provinces of Nepal. The term ''Bhume'' means 'Earth' and ''Naach'' means 'dance' in the Nepali language. The Kham people practice a religion that worships the land (''bhumi puja''), water sprout, water sprouts (''shim''), forests (''ban puja'') and weather, asking for better crop yields and cattle. The May Festival is the main dance performed by the Magars, especially in Eastern Rukum District, eastern Rukum and Rolpa 1 (constituency), Rolpa. This dance is performed in all parts of Bhume Rural Municipality and Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipality in Eastern Rukum District, eastern Rukum, and is also performed in Thabang and Jelbang in Rolpa. This dance is a specialty dance performed in major villages where Parbatey Kham, Parbatey Kham Magar is spoken. Bhume Naach is a folk dance which is performed aroun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magar People
The Magars, also spelled Mangar and Mongar, are the largest ethnic group native to Nepal and Northeast India, representing 6.9% of Nepal's total population according to the 2021 Nepal census. They are one of the main Gurkha tribes. The first home of the Magars was to the west of the Gandaki River and, roughly speaking, consisted of that portion of Nepal which lies between and around about Gulmi, Arghakhanchi, and Palpa. This part of the country was divided into twelve districts known as ''Bahra Magarat'' (Confederation of Twelve Magar villages), which included the following regions of that period: Argha, Khanchi, Bhirkot, Dhor, Garhung, Ghiring, Gulmi, Isma, Musikot, Rising, Satung, and Pyung. During the medieval period, the whole area from Palpa to Rukum Rolpa was called the Magarat, a place settled and inhabited by Magars. Another confederation of eighteen Magar kingdoms, known as ''Athara Magarat'', also existed and was originally inhabited by Kham Magars. Geographic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thabang
Thabang is a Rural municipality located within the Rolpa District of the Lumbini Province of Nepal. The rural municipality spans of area, with a total population of 10,881 according to a 2011 Nepal census. On March 10, 2017, the Government of Nepal restructured the local level bodies into 753 new local level structures. The previous Thawang, Mirul and Uwa VDCs were merged to form Thabang Rural Municipality. Thabang is divided into 5 wards, with Thawang declared the administrative center of the rural municipality. Demographics At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Thabang Rural Municipality had a population of 10,881. Of these, 60.2% spoke Magar, 22.2% Kham, 16.2% Nepali, 0.9% Gurung, 0.1% Maithili and 0.4% other languages as their first language. In terms of ethnicity/caste, 83.0% were Magar, 11.2% Kami, 1.6% Damai/Dholi, 1.4% other Dalit, 1.2% Chhetri, 1.0% Gurung, 0.1% Hill Brahmin and 0.5% others. In terms of religion, 60.8% were Hindu, 32.3% Buddhist, 1.6% Christia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nepalese Folk Dances
Nepalese or Nepali may refer to something or someone of, from, or associated with the nation of Nepal. Concerning Nepal * Nepali people, citizens of Nepal * Nepali language, an Indo-Aryan language found in Nepal * Nepalese literature * Nepalese cuisine * Nepalese culture * Nepali cinema * Nepali music Other uses * ''Nepali'' (film), a 2008 Indian Tamil-language film See also * * * Nepal (other) * Languages of Nepal Languages of Nepal, referred to as Nepalese languages in the Constitution of Nepal, country's constitution, are the languages having at least an ancient history or origin inside the sovereign territory of Nepal, spoken by Nepalis. There were 1 ... {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kham Magar Culture
Kham (; ) is one of the three traditional Tibetan regions, the others being Domey also known as Amdo in the northeast, and Ü-Tsang in central Tibet. The official name of this Tibetan region/province is Dotoe (). The original residents of Kham are called Khampas (), and were governed locally by chieftains and monasteries. Kham covers a land area distributed in multiple province-level administrative divisions in present-day China, most of it in Tibet Autonomous Region and Sichuan, with smaller portions located within Qinghai and Yunnan. Densely forested with grass plains, its convergence of six valleys and four rivers supported independent Kham polities of Tibetan warrior kingdoms together with Tibetan Buddhist monastic centers.Jann Ronis"An Overview of Kham (Eastern Tibet) Historical Polities" The University of Virginia The early trading route between Central Tibet and China traveled through Kham, and Kham is said to be the inspiration for Shangri-La in James Hilton's novel. Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Festivals In Nepal
Main festivals Nepal stands as a unique example of a secular and multicultural nation where diverse festivals are joyfully celebrated within communities. In Nepal, individuals of varying religious backgrounds coexist in the same neighborhoods and societies, fostering a spirit of unity as they come together to share in the celebrations of a multitude of festivals, thus sharing their joys, happiness, and sorrows as a harmonious whole. Dashain ''Dashain'' (; , also ''Baḍādaśhãin'' or ''Bijayā Daśamī'' ) is the 15-day-long festival and holidays of Nepal. It is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Nepalese annual calendar, celebrated by Nepalese Hindu people throughout the globe. It is not only the longest festival of the country, but also the one which is most anticipated. As one of the popular countries, Nepal has its Hindu festival as Dashain. The festival falls in September or October, starting from the shukla paksha (bright lunar fortnight) of the month ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Culture Of Nepal
The culture of Nepal encompasses the various cultures belonging to the 125 distinct ethnic groups present in Nepal. The culture of Nepal is expressed through music and dance; art and craft; folklore; languages and literature; philosophy and religion; festivals and Party, celebration; foods and drinks. Dance and music Legends state that dances in this country originated in the abode of Lord Shiva — the Himalayas, where he performed the tandava dance. This indicates that dance traditions of Nepal are very ancient and unique. With altitudes and ethnicity, the dances of Nepal slightly change in style as well as in the costumes. The Dishka, a dance performed at weddings, includes intricate footwork and arm movements. Accompanying music and musical instruments change in tune with the themes, which revolve around topics like harvesting of crops, marriage rites, war stories,love, and several other themes and stories from everyday life in the villages. The Tharu stick dances and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goat
The goat or domestic goat (''Capra hircus'') is a species of Caprinae, goat-antelope that is mostly kept as livestock. It was domesticated from the wild goat (''C. aegagrus'') of Southwest Asia and Eastern Europe. The goat is a member of the family Bovidae, meaning it is closely related to the sheep. It was one of the first animals to be domesticated, in Iran around 10,000 years ago. Goats have been used for milk, Goat meat, meat, Animal fur, wool, and Animal skin, skins across much of the world. Milk from goats is often turned into goat cheese, cheese. In 2022, there were more than 1.1 billion goats living in the world, of which 150 million were in India. Goats feature in mythology, folklore, and religion in many parts of the world, including in the classical myth of Amalthea (mythology), Amalthea, in Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr, the goats that pulled the chariot of the Norse god Thor, in the Scandinavian Yule goat, and in Hinduism's goat-headed Daksha. In Christianity and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jelbang
Jelbang, also known as Jelbang, is a name of Nepalese village in Rolpa District of the Lumbini Province, and is situated at the Southern Part of the Jaljala Mountain. 2021 Nepal census it had a population of 3037 people living in 568 individual households. The town is populated by Magars. History Nepalese Civil War Jelbang was used by Maoist rebels during the Nepalese Civil War as a military base where they trained recruits. In 2003, government forces sent in helicopters which heavily bombed Jelbang, killing large amounts of people. At least 68 people from Jelbang died during the war, including 30 who died in the village itself. Almost all died at the hands of the police or military This was the highest amount of killings during the war, and are now known as the Jelbang Killings. In commemoration of the killings, Jelbang has been described as a ''"Model Peace Village"'' and a ''"Village of Martyrs"''. Demographics According to the National Census 2021, the populati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipality
Putha Uttarganga () is a rural municipality located in Eastern Rukum District of Lumbini Province Province of Nepal. Demographics At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipality had a population of 17,999. Of these, 45.7% spoke Nepali, 27.1% Magar, 25.8% Kham, 0.6% Gurung, 0.3% Doteli, 0.1% Thakali, 0.1% Bhojpuri and 0.2% other languages as their first language. In terms of ethnicity/caste, 58.0% were Magar, 24.4% Kami, 6.0% Thakuri, 4.5% Chhetri, 2.5% Damai/Dholi, 1.6% Gurung, 0.6% Chhantyal, 0.5% Hill Brahmin, 0.5% Thakali, 0.3% Badi, 0.3% Kurmi, 0.2% other Dalit, 0.2% Newar, 0.2% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.1% other Terai and 0.2% others. In terms of religion, 82.3% were Hindu, 7.5% Christian, 6.2% Buddhist, 0.3% Prakriti, 0.1% Muslim Muslims () are people who adhere to Islam, a Monotheism, monotheistic religion belonging to the Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic tradition. They consider the Quran, the foundational religious text of Islam, to be t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kham Magar
The Kham Magars (खाम मगर), also known in scholarship as the Northern Magars, are a (Tibeto-Burman languages, Tibeto-Burman language) Magar Kham language or Kham Kura speaking indigenous ethnic tribal community native to Nepal. In general, Kham Magars refer to themselves using their Clan, clan name and the Ethnic group, ethnic identity of Magars, Magar. Kham Magar clan names include Budha (surname), Budha/ Budhathoki, Gharti, Pun (surname), Pun and Rokaya, Roka, and each clan is subdivided into many sub-clans name. The language of the Kham Magars is called Magar Kham language, Magar Kham among other glottonyms. It is estimated that about 71,000 Kham Magars live in the Middle Hills of mid-western Nepal, in the districts of Rukum District, Rukum, Rolpa District, Rolpa, Baglung District, Baglung and Myagdi. Scattered communities also live in Jajarkot District, Jajarkot, Dailekh District, Dailekh, Kalikot District, Kalikot, Achham District, Achham, and Doti districts as w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhume Rural Municipality
Bhume () is a rural municipality located in Eastern Rukum District of Lumbini Province Province of Nepal. Demographics At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Bhume Rural Municipality had a population of 18,641. Of these, 64.3% spoke Nepali, 28.2% Magar, 5.6% Kham, 1.5% Gurung, 0.1% Ghale and 0.2% other languages as their first language. In terms of ethnicity/caste, 66.1% were Magar, 16.6% Kami, 8.8% Chhetri, 3.1% Damai/Dholi, 2.1% Gurung, 1.7% Newar, 0.4% Thakuri, 0.2% Badi, 0.2% Hill Brahmin, 0.2% other Dalit, 0.1% Chamar/Harijan/Ram, 0.1% Ghale, 0.1% Thakali and 0.2% others. In terms of religion, 95.7% were Hindu, 1.8% Christian, 0.1% Prakriti Prakriti ( ) is "the original or natural form or condition of anything, original or primary substance". It is a key concept in Hinduism, formulated by the ''Samkhya'' school, where it does not refer merely to matter or nature, but includes all cog ... and 2.4% others. In terms of literacy, 54.4% could read and write, 2.9% could onl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
