Category: Stories

The Cremation of dead bodies in Varanashi

July 14, 2022July 7, 2022 Maya

Varanasi, Monday, 25/06/2018 My name is Deliv, I will tell about the cremation ritual in Hindu tradition, just as we keep it here in Benares. We are currently at Harish Chandra Ghat. Here, all bodies are cremated, with no distinction between castes and religions. Cremation here also includes electrical combustion. Besides, there is another ghat in Varanasi, where only Hindu... Read More

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Nepal: Limbu caste, History

May 5, 2022May 7, 2022 Maya

Castes Rai and Limbu are known to be called Kiranti. But once, it is possible those two castes were one tribe. As their physical characteristics is quiet Mongolian it is clearly seen that they are from north. North Tibetans call Limbus Monpa meaning those who live in South of the Himalayas. Rullers Sources reveal that the Kathmandu Valley was under... Read More

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Kathmandu: A teryfing story of a Nepali girl

April 7, 2022April 17, 2022 Maya

Here is a story of our dear friend from Kathmandu, Nepal. She told us a story from her childhood. A terrifying story of mistakes and hardship in life. Now she lives in the Baudha region with her family; husband and 3 sons. “I have written a short story about an incident that I cannot forget. It’s a story from around 1997 AD when... Read More

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Ghode Jatra: Horse Racing Day, Kathmandu

March 15, 2022April 17, 2022 Maya

Ghode Jatra, or the Horse Racing Day According to the tradition, on this day is celebrated the defeat of Tundi, a demon who once lived in a meadow known today as Tundikhel. After his death, he was trampled under the hooves of dancing horses. It is said that the Ghode Jatra festival was initiated to make sure that his spirit is... Read More

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A fairytale about a zombie named Virus

March 1, 2022April 17, 2022 Maya

Once Death arrives from an intergalactic conference on the rights of sinners, at which God gave a lecture on the norms of psycho-physical behavior that allows all living beings to live a full physical and joyful mental life up to 300 years, and ideally up to 1000 years. Death looks upon Earth, and sees hers temporary deputy zombie named Virus... Read More

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Adi Shankaracharya united the country with the help of philosophy, poetry and faith

February 12, 2022April 17, 2022 Maya

In the picture above – the Temple in Kaladi, the birthplace of Saint Adi Shankaracharya „Jagat mithya, brahma satyam” जगत मिथ्या, ब्रह्मा सत्यम Means that the world we experience, including tangible scientific conclusions, are essentially illusory. The only original truth that is independent of the mind is brahma – translated as soul, consciousness, language or infinite, eternal, unconditioned mind. Those... Read More

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Nepali spirit: culture of Shivalinga

December 19, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

According to the Hindu cult, the puja for Shiva is made every morning and evening. The offerings are made of what brings a good impression in the cold region of the Himalayan foothills – light, clean water, the smell of incense, flowers, fire, and delicacies. The lingam – Shiva’s symbol – is commonly worshiped as a source of power and... Read More

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Lumbini: forgoten places of Buddha’s life

November 29, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

Lumbini is a city situated in south Nepal. It is a place of buddhist cult believed to be a birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama. Lumbini was made a World Heritage Site status by UNESCO in 1997. Gautama was a son of Queen Mayadevi, born in 563 BCE. When he achieved Enlightenment some time around 528 BCE, became the Buddha and founded Buddhism. In Lumbini there are many temples, monasteries and monuments.... Read More

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Always says “Yes”

October 5, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

Here is one funy fact about Indians, the ones that live in the smaller cities or villages, is that they almost always answer “Yes”. I’m talking about Indians that have seen a white person only few times in life and know little English or at all. You ask a man “Can you show me the way to this hotel?” You... Read More

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Culture of Bauls

October 4, 2021April 17, 2022 Maya

The culture of Western Bengal in its natural meaning is first of all the creation of Bauls, mystics so old that one can find their connection with not only religions but also the sciences that are commonly called esoteric. It seems that the whole ancient Asiatic culture originates or is interconnected with this culture of ancient travelers. And the most interesting... Read More