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Chasing
the dream
The Karnali river challenge
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years of studying about and angling for the elusive
Golden Mahseer (Barbus tor putitora, or sahar in Nepali)
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By Ravi M. Singh
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The lure and lore of Incense
 Asan,
a tiny street crammed right in the middle of old and
proper Kathmandu, seems to be the center of all Nepalese
activities from shopping for vegetables and day-to-day
utilities to dry goods, and colorful candles. Its
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By
Jebin Gautam
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| Gosainkund
 The
poison threatened to destroy the entire Universe!
Mahadev (the great Lord Shiva) was the only one who
could save it. The Gods and other inhabitants of heaven
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By:
Ravi Shankar Md
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A rump a thump with a rattle and a bump
A celebration of Kathmandu’s transport system
 Everyday
in Kathmandu starts with an adventure, the journey
that we all take to get to, ....
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By:
Pat
Kauba
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3
July
Tulasi
Ropani (Plantation)
Tulsi
commonly called “sacred” or “holy
basil,” is a principle herb of Ayurveda. Traditionally
every Hindu household incorporates a Tulasi plant
and worships it in the morning and evening. This day
is considered most auspicious to plant Tulasi, which
is followed by rituals venerating the Hindu God, Vishnu. |
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July
Kathmandu
Music for Peace Concert
Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory (KJC) is organizing the
Kathmandu Music for Peace Concert and Festival Award
Ceremony. The entrance is free.
Venue: Nachghar, Jamal, Kathmandu (opposite to Rani
Pokhari)
Time 6:00 pm
For information contact:
KJC
Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur
Tel: 5013554
Email: info@katjazz.com
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July
Ecstasy
and Lakasa Mhalashala Pucha
These two groups have been working to help young drug
users to work through their personal issues with the
mediums of art and the environment. They will display
their created works at Babar Mahal for one week. Each
artist participating comes from a different rehabilitation
center in Kathmandu and together they are learning
that they are not alone. |
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July
Awakening the Dreamer Symposium
The event is being held by Linda Foster to create
awareness about the changes in our environments due
to climate change. The event is being held in conjunction
with the Panchamama Alliance at the Apex College Hall
in Old Baneshwor. |
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7
July
Guru Purnima (Teacher’s day)
The Hindus believe that teachers come second (after
the Gods) in the hierarchy of respect. In Sanskrit
‘Gu’ means darkness and ‘Ru’
means the remover of that darkness. The full moon
day of the month of July is celebrated as Guru Purnima
for students to pay homage to their teachers and receive
blessings from them in return. |
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July
Gunla Festival
A month long event, the festival celebrates a ‘rains
retreat’ initiated by Gautam Buddha, 25 centuries
ago. The Buddhists in the Kathmandu valley observe
this festival and important statues are put on display
and the teachings of Lord Buddha are remembered, followed
by prayer, fasting, meditation and religious music.
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13
July
Bhanu Jayanti
Bhanu Bhakta Acharya is one of the literary pillars
of the Nepali language. He is the first poet of Nepal
and the anniversary of his birth is commemorated as
Bhanu Jayanti. This year is the 195th Bhanu Jayanti
and it is marked by poetry recitation events, all
over Nepal.
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July
Nag Panchami
Naga or serpents are worshipped this day, since it
is believed that they possess magical power, especially
over the monsoon rain. The celebration begins with
hanging pictures of Nagas over the doorways of houses.
It is believed that this activity appeases snakes
and secures the household.
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