Tag: Nepal

Gajar Halva – Carrot Halva

November 9, 2023November 11, 2023 Maya

Gajar means carrot in Hindi, Bangla and Nepali. This is a very unique dessert, very simple to prepare, popular in all of northern India and Nepal. We got to know it in West Bengal. Indians say that it is impossible to not add ghee to halva, as it will not have the proper aroma. Cardamon is added only by some Indians, many do... Read More

Katmandu: Kopan Monastery

October 10, 2023October 16, 2023 Maya

Many of us have a very idealistic idea of monasteries, thinking of some high things. In fact, everything is much simpler. The monastery is principally a school. But what they study and who teaches in this school is already a question of the quality of education and the matter of every educational institution. What do the monks learn in the... Read More

Hotels, Guest House

Sikles: Namaste Guest House

September 26, 2023October 13, 2023 Maya

Clean, comfortable and affordable guest house in the heart of Sikles village with wonderful view of Himalayas. Namaste Guest House Sikles Kaski, Nepal namaste.sikless@gmail.com phone: 984222487 Services: – 8 rooms (with 25 beds) – Hot/Cold shower – Free WIFI – Television (National/International channels) – Clean/affordable dining services (generally used local, organic, fresh vegetables grown in own garden or in the... Read More

Food Interesting facts

Spices from Nepal

July 21, 2023October 13, 2023 Maya

The purpose of this article is to present the most common Nepali spices, along with their medical properties. Akhbare khursani Akhbare khursani is also known as dalle khursani, meaning round chili is the spiciest spice in the world. The fully mature fruits are mostly shaped like cherries and are glowing red. Grown in households in Nepal and commonly used as a... Read More

Culture Interesting facts

Why Indian people paint eyes of their children

April 20, 2023April 21, 2023 Maya

Perhaps you are in shock seeing, for the first time, a small child with intensely painted eyes. However, it has been very common in Hindu culture for a long time. Also today, many mothers, in India, Nepal, and the Middle East, paint their children’s eyes with kayal – an Indian equivalent of eye-liner – obtained from oil, herbs, and soot.... Read More

Food Health Interesting facts

Lemongrass: to mosquito and cold say ‘No!’

April 13, 2023April 21, 2023 Maya

Lemongrass, gingergrass or palmarosa – ‘Cymbopogon martini’ Known in India as ganjan or gavti cha, is a species of grasses. It grows wild in wetlands of rural areas of India, Nepal, China and neighboring countries. In Ayurveda known as Rohisha – is a component of many ayurvedic prescriptions and is used in traditions of natural healing. The Chinese usually use the... Read More

Culture Interesting facts Stories

History: Shehnai, traditional wind instrument

March 30, 2023April 12, 2023 Maya

Quick Introduction Emperor Aurangzeb was considered as the last great Mughal Emperor who extended the Empire over nearly all the Indian subcontinent. He was born in 1618 and ruled for 49 years. He brought to his rule a strict Islamic law called Fatawa-e-Alamgiri. It was said that he imposed a ban on music but it seems that not completely. The story Long ago... Read More

Interesting facts Stories

Ranjana from Nepal, one-hand winner

February 23, 2023February 28, 2023 Maya

“I am Ranjana Dhami. I’m 27 years old. Originally my family comes from Nijgadh Bara in south-eastern Nepal. My family belongs to the Tharu community, which is indigenous to the Terai area of Nepal. Terai is the plain territory of south Nepal. The tradition of my family is farming, but because of the hard situation of the Nepal economy, my... Read More

Interesting places

Gallery: Kathmandu City

November 10, 2022November 26, 2022 Maya

The followers of Shiva and the Buddhists are one undivided community in Nepal, freely borrowing from their neighbors to their pantheon of sacred characters. Thus, everyone is taking refuge from Bhairava. Two great stupas, Boudanath and Swayambunath are sacred places not only for Buddhists. The sanctity of Pashupatinath is irrefutable, and the living goddess Kumari – worshiped by the Newari people – is... Read More

Culture Interesting facts

Nepal: Who are Kiranti

September 29, 2022October 8, 2022 Maya

Kirati, Kiranti is an ethnic group with roots going back several millennia distinguished by separate beliefs, traditions and language between Nepalese. Region Traditionally, they live in the region of Arun river flowing through Eastern Nepal. A distinction is made between two groups: Wallo – living west of the river Pallo – occupying the eastern territories of Arun Their tribes are also found... Read More