World record for climbing Mount Everest

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Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world at 8,848.86 meters, attracts adventurers from across the globe. Every year, climbers attempt to set new records on this mighty mountain. From the fastest ascent to the oldest and youngest climbers, Everest has seen some incredible achievements. In this article, we’ll explore the most amazing world records … Read more

How Long Does It Take To Climb Up And Down Mount Everest ?

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The time to climb Mount Everest depends upon different factors but normally, it takes nearly 60-65 days (around 2 months) to climb Mount Everest. External factors like weather conditions, your health condition etc. different situations may affect the time duration. Sometimes you may have to wait for good weather conditions which may extend your trip … Read more

What is the local name for Mount Everest ?

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Mount Everest is known as Chomolungma, Sagarmatha and Everest. The local name for Mount Everest the world’s highest peak is “Chomolungma”, which means “Holy Mother”. Chomolungma is pronounced, “CHOH-moh-LUHNG-m”. Local sherpa, kulung, thulung, khaling indigenous people worship Chomolungma as a goddess with deep respect. Sherpa, kulung, thulung, khaling fall under Kirati. The indigenous Sherpa people … Read more

Happy Tihar in Newari

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Here, you’ll learn about Tihar in Nepalbhasa. Some people say Newari instead of Nepalbhasa but the proper form is Nepalbhasa or Newa language. Tihaara – suntiतिहार – सुन्तिTihar is also known as Deepawali or Diwali in India. Tihar in newari is known as “sunti” सुन्ति. chaada – nakhaचाड – नखChaada which is known as festivals … Read more

Newari food

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Newa community is also popular for their festivals, feasts, and an immense variety of cuisines on occasions like Dashain, Yomari puni, Pachare, Rato Machindranat jatra, Biska jatra, and many more. Food is not only tasty but it is also a healthy diet and it is scientifically proven that Newa bhowe (feasts) items in proper ratio … Read more

Bagh Bhairab temple Kirtipur

Bhairab, the most terrifying and awful form of Shiva is the destroyer on one hand and the guardian on the other. Ceremonial rituals in relation to the important events of life such as rice-feeding, puberty, marriage, and even the construction of houses cannot be done without propitiating this deity in most of the towns and … Read more

Bel bibaha Newa culture

Bel Bivaha is an old ritual in the Newa community that is also followed today. It is called ‘ehi’ in Nepalbhasa. In this ritual, a girl is married to a fruit Aegle marmelos which is known as Bel in the local language. It is done when she reaches the odd age of 5,7,9 or 11 … Read more

I love you in Nepali and other love phrases

I love you in Nepali

To say I love you in Nepali language you can say “Ma timilai maya garchu”. You can pronounce it as Ma ti-mi-lai ma-ya gar-chu. म तिमीलाई माया गर्छु। Ma timīlā’ī māyā garchu. If you wish to express your love with respect then you can say tapai or hajur instead of timi. Hajur meaning in English … Read more

Prayer flags meaning

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You may have seen hundreds of arrayed Prayer flags around the stupa which are rich in symbolic meaning. Prayer flags are beautiful and calming to look at. You may be curious about them. They’re believed to bring peace and prosperity to all around them. The symbols and mantras on the flags are meant to broadcast … Read more