List of Krishna Temples in Nepal
Lord Krishna, Lord Rama and many other deities are considered to be the avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu in the different ages. There are several temples specially dedicated to Vishnu, Krishna, Rama...
View ArticleKhas Poeple
The Khas (खस) are an ancient Indo-Aryan tribe who originated in Central Asia. They moved east before Christ and spread throughout Himalayan region from the Kashmir to Nepal.(This article also includes...
View ArticleList of Hindu scriptures
This article intends to make the list of entire Hindu scriptures and their brief information in one post. Sruti (श्रुति, heard) and Smriti (स्मृति, remembered) are the general classification of the...
View ArticleAdministrative division of Nepal overview and history
Administrative Division system in Nepal is nested-hierarchical. Smallest unit is ward. Some wards constitute a Village or a municipality, some Municipalities and/or VDCs make a district, some districts...
View ArticleTharu People
Tharu (थारु) are the indigenous people native to Terai plains of Nepal. According to 2011 census their population is about 1.7 million which is 6.6% of total population of Nepal.Tharu people speak...
View ArticleHow was Rama a Maryada Purushottam ?
Hindus regard Lord Rama as 'a noble of the noblest man' or 'the most Perfect Man' or Maryada Purushottam (मर्यादा पुरुषोत्तम).According to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana Lord Rama was the prince of...
View ArticleList of proposed federal stuctures of Nepal
Promulgation the new Constitution of Nepal : Sep 20, 2015Total declared states : 7For detailed timeline see:-Timeline of the new Constitution of Nepal 2072 B.S.Timeline of Nepali Civil War...
View ArticleBaaise and Chubise Rajyas
Before the unification Nepal was divided into several small kingdoms. This article is about what we study as Baaise Rajya (22s principalities) and Chubise Rajya (24s principalities) that existed...
View ArticleList of ALL hindu gods
Hinduism is polytheistic religion. It is popularly said that there are '33 Koti' (330 million) gods in Hinduism. This post intends to list the all known names of gods popular in different Hindu...
View ArticleSex scriptures in Hindu temples
In many Hindu temples in Nepal, India, Indonesia etc you can find carved humans on wood or rock having sex in different positions. This article intends to explore the reason behind this.First of all...
View ArticleTimeline of Panchayati System in Nepal (1960-1990)
Sep 8, 1914: BP Koirala bornJune 11, 1920: King Mahendra bornDec 29, 1945: King Birendra bornFeb 15, 1951: King Tribhuvan and major leaders of Nepali Congress returned from India after Delhi Agreement...
View ArticleTimeline of Nepalese Civil War (1996-2006) and Peace process (2006-2015)
Apr 1, 1986: CPN-Mashal (नेकपा मशाल) (future maoist) made a failed attempt to launch an armed uprising in known as Sector Incident (सेक्टर काण्ड).Nov 19-20, 1990: CPN-4th and CPN-Mashal united to form...
View ArticleMadhya Pahadi Lokmarga (Mid-Hill Highway)
Mid-hill highway (मध्य पहाडी लोकमार्ग) is a proposed/ under-construction highway in the hilly regions of Nepal which will run all the way from Chiyabhanjyang (Panchathar) in the east to Jhulaghat...
View ArticleHulaki Rajmarga
Hulaki Rajmarga or Hulaki Highway (हुलाकी राजमार्ग) is a proposed / under construction highway of about 1,700 kms in terai plains which will connect eastern part of Nepal to the far western part. Most...
View ArticleSouth East Nepal - Kochila
Parts of this article overlaps with history of Limbuwan, Madhesh, Tharuhat & KochilaThe three southern-easternmost districts of Nepal : Jhapa, Morang & Sunsari have unique features then any...
View ArticleTimeline of the new Constitution of Nepal 2072 / 2015 AD
Promulgation the new Constitution of Nepal : Sep 20, 2015See also: List of proposed federal structures of NepalMay 15, 2016 Sun: Sanghiya Gathabandhan - Federal alliance has protested in Kathmandu...
View ArticleList of Indian and Chinese districts sharing border with Nepal
7 districts/counties of China and 20 districts of India has border with Nepal. 14 districts of Nepal has border with China and 26 districts of Nepal has border with India. Nepali easternmost District...
View ArticleProvisions of the new Constitution of Nepal 2072 B.S.
Fundamental RightsALL Nepali citizens (including Madheshi, Tharu, Muslim, Janjati, Dalit and Women) are entitled to the following fundamental rights :- (Part 3, Articles 16-46)Right to live with...
View ArticleList of elected Members of Parliaments 1959 -1999
This article is about 4 general elections in Nepal held in 1959, 1991, 1994 and 1999. Three elections during the Panchayati System (1971, 1981, 1986) are not generally considered as the free election...
View ArticleList of elected Constituent Assembly members Nepal
This article is about the Constituent Assembly elections of 2008 and 2013 in Nepal. For the older elections see: Parliament elections of 1959-19992008 Constituent Assembly Election (Total: 601)Total...
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