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Like No Other
 It
was during the heydays of the Panchayati Raj when royalty
held sway over the country and the king’s men
were all powerful., ....
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A
Sadhu by the River
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awake in the morning haunted by dreams of Vishnu, dreams
of Shiva, dreams that linger., ....
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Tudals
 The
fierce looking Leographs carved on the side struts of
the temples of the Kathmandu Valley give you quite a
fright at times. Other times, ....MORE>> |
Celebrating
Colors
 The
earth is not always brown here, neither are bricks dark
red. Stones are not always yellowish or slates grey
in color. Of the visible light in the electro magnetic
spectrum, or....
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Sri
Panchami
 Sri
Panchami, also known as Basanta Panchami, is celebrated
on the fifth day of the waxing moon during the Nepali
month of Magh.....
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February, 2010
Travellers
and Magicians
Movie Screenings at Lazimpat Gallery Café
Time: 5:30 pm
For more information, contact:
Lazimpat Gallery Café
Tel: 4428549
Please note: The movie timings might change due to
changes in the load shedding schedule. Please call
4428549, or send an email to: lazimpatgallerycafe@gmail.com
for updates. |
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– 15 February, 2010
Alternate healing camp
Shri Krishnadasji Maharaj, with degrees in Ayurveda
and Astrology, is organizing an alternate healing
camp in Chatara. Numerous ailments will be treated
using a new kind of technique that combines traditional
healing sciences, including Ayurveda, Vedic astrology,
chanting and yoga.
For details contact: 021-526542
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12
February,
2010
Maha Shivaratri
This auspicious festival falls on the 14th day of
the waning moon in the month of Falgun. Celebrated
around the world with zeal and enthusiasm, Shivaratri
is a day when devotees from all over the nation flock
to Pashupatinath and pay homage to Lord Shiva. This
is a day when people perform elaborate pujas in honor
of Shiva and also carry out Rudrabhisheka, a special
veneration of the Lord of the Animals.
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February,
2010
UTSAV - A pre-Holi festival by KUTUMBA
The musical group Kutumba is well known for their
fusion folk music. With traditional instruments, including
flute, sarangi, dhimi and percussion, the group of
six musicians has created unique compositions and
also plays folk songs in Maithili, Bhojpuri and Awadhi.
Time: 4:30 pm Venue: Bal Mandir, ICC, Naxal |
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19
February, 2010
Democracy Day
Also known as the Rastriya Prajatantra Diwas, this
day is officially observed as a mark of respect to
the People’s Revolution of 1950-51. All government
offices remain closed on this day, while parades,
processions and other celebrations take place throughout
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February,
2010
Fagu Purnima
Named after the mythical demoness Holika, Fagu Purnima
is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in
Nepal. Also known as the festival of colors, Fagu
Purnima is celebrated with fanfare among people of
all ages. Falling on a full moon day, people cherish
this day to celebrate the victory of good over evil
by splashing powdered colors and water on each other.
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LIVING IN NEPAL>> |
Seeking Shiva
 Mount
Kailash, located in western Tibet, is a huge mass of
black rock soaring to over 22,000 ft. According to legend,
it is the abode of Lord Shiva ....
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A Child in search of a Welcoming Door
 Prix
des Droits de l’Homme de la Republique Francaise
2009’ was the prestigious honor awarded to the
non-governmental organization, Voice of Children (VOC)
along with .....
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Rudraksha
 Reminiscing
back to the early days, I remember my grandfather, a
fairly religious man engaged in his morning puja or
worship for long hours. ....
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Virupaksha’s
Phallus
Much of the early religious art of Nepal is associated
with Shaivism, the veneration of Lord Shiva. And, much
of it is found in and around the great Hindu temple....
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Free
Spirit II By Ashesh And Nekhvam
Following the success of its album ‘Free Spirit’,
Nekhvam, the only true and dedicated blues-rock band
that has been rocking the country for more than a decade
now, has ....
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Hamra
Hajurama
What happens when six wordsmiths and seven photographers
work in pairs, traveling around the nation, working
relentlessly....
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On
Smoking Marijuana
South Asia has a long tradition of marijuana use. It
has been a part of religious ceremonies for thousands
of years....
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