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Hindu and Buddhist traditions in Nepal go back more than two millennia. In Lumbini , Buddha was born, and Pashupatinath temple , Kathmandu, is an old and famous Shiva temple of Hindus. Nepal has several other temples and Buddhist monasteries , as well as places of worship of other religious groups.
National Museum of Nepal. Kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries, including the National Museum of Nepal and the Natural History Museum of Nepal. Nepals's art and architecture is a dazzling display from medieval to the present, which is a heady amalgamation of two of the ancient and greatest religions of the world – Hinduism and Buddhism.
Nepal stands as a unique example of a secular and multicultural nation where diverse festivals are joyfully celebrated within communities. In Nepal, individuals of varying religious backgrounds coexist in the same neighborhoods and societies, fostering a spirit of unity as they come together to share in the celebrations of a multitude of festivals, thus sharing their joys, happiness, and ...
LGBTQ culture in Nepal (3 C) Nepali-language literature (3 C, 2 P) M. Mass media in Nepal (12 C, 3 P) N. National symbols of Nepal (3 C, 12 P)
Newars have continued their age-old traditions and practices and pride themselves as the true custodians of the religion, culture and civilisation of Nepal. [19] Newars are known for their contributions to culture, art and literature , trade , agriculture and cuisine .
Chyabrung Naach: the traditional dance of the Limbu people, living mainly in the Eastern part of Nepal. Dhan Nach: the traditional dance of the Limbu people, living mainly in the Eastern part of Nepal. Mayur Naach; Peacock Dance: performed by western magar specially Kham Magar, popular in the Mid-Western part of Nepal, especially Rolpa and Rukum.
Traditional Newar clothing (Nepali: नेवार समुदायमा भएको संस्कृति पहिरन) refers to the everyday clothes worn by the Newar people of Nepal who are indigenous to the Kathmandu Valley and surrounding regions. The garments are associated with the old aristocracy, merchants, farmers ...
Because of Nepal's rich historic, cultural and religious background, there are many traditions and rituals that its people practice. In the Kathmandu Valley, the indigenous Newar people practice life-cycle rituals as rites of passage for both mother and newborn. Right after birth, the mother is secluded in a dark room with her baby.