Nepal

What is Chhaupadi – The ‘Period Hut’ Ritual Of Nepal?

A 16-year-old girl from Nepal recently died tragically after being banished to a “period hut” as part of the ancient practice of chhaupadi, which considers women and girls unclean and untouchable during menstruation. The girl reportedly died from a snake ..

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Impact of Climate Change on Shaligrams

Shaligrams, revered by Hindus and Buddhists for over 2,000 years, are enigmatic ancient fossils of ammonites, an extinct class of sea creatures related to modern squids. These mystical stones hold great significance in the religious and cultural traditions of South ..

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Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project

In a significant collaboration, the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) and Vidhyut Utpadan Company (VUCL) have signed an initial pact for the development of the Phukot Karnali hydroelectric project. Project Capacity and Annual Generation The Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project ..

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Pasang Dawa Sherpa

The awe-inspiring Mount Everest continues to captivate adventurers and climbers from around the world. In recent news, the Nepali Sherpa community has made remarkable strides, breaking records and achieving extraordinary feats on the world’s highest peak. Recently, Pasang Dawa Sherpa ..

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What is Yarchagumba?

Recently, 15 Yarchagumba collectors in Nepal were hit by avalanche, leaving 12 injured and the rest missing. Key Facts Regarding Yarchagumba Cordyceps Sinensis, locally called yarchagumba, is a parasitic fungus that grows on the body of a caterpillar. Also known ..

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Ubhauli Festival

The festival of Ubhauli is celebrated annually by the Kirant community on the full moon day of the Lunar month of Baishakh. The festival is of great significance for the community as it marks the beginning of farming and the ..

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