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Mithila Kingdom _JANAKPUR

 A beautiful city of Mithila used to be the kingdom of the King Janak from the vedha Dynasty  at around 12,000 years ago ( In Treta Yug). Though no archeological evidences are found for the presence of the city . The palace is believed to have been located in the Janakpur. City is filled with ponds, vibrant colorful art , temples , culture and people. Ganga Sagar at Night The city has its own importance being the Birth place of the Sita from Ramayan. Sita was found by the king  Janak in furrow while he was digging the farm. but Beside this it is the kingdom of rural hamlets inhabitant by farmers, artisans, priests and clerks,  The Mithila art  (Madhubani Art) is the unique form of art found in homes of people drawn and painted with affection to express there stories , lifestyle and  mythological stories mostly drawn by women from the families with twigs and fingers using the natural dyes such as sooth, charcoal, turmeric ,sandalwood, indigo and materials a...

Brahma Muhurta – the Creators Hour- the Ambrosial Hours

The ancient people classified time as following Brahma muhurta is the second-last muhurta before Sunrise. While some believe it starts at 3:30 AM and ends at 5:30 AM, it is not true. Brahma muhurta begins 1 hour 36 minutes before the Sunrise and ends 48 minutes before Sunrise, lasting for 48 minutes. The time of Sunrise will not be the same each day, and it varies every day based on the time of the year and geographical location. As a result, the exact time of Brahma muhurta also will differ.  We people of all the religion take this hour as the very important hour of our day where various religion take it as time for Prayer, Meditation and other religious practice. With the Change in the habits of people the age has turned more into late night workers where people stay up late night to complete their work, indulge in social media, late night TV shows and others. But in this transition we are missing the very important part of the day that helps us keep energized and creative throug...

सिथिलता (Still Life)

निःशब्द छरपष्ट भावनाका बिन्दु रङ्ग बनी पोखेको छु अलि अलि गाढा निराशाको अलि अलि सादा सिथिलताको आउ अँगालो मिलन यिन को चित्र बनी बसालेको

Indra Jatra (Yenya Punhi)

  The Eight day festival celebrated in the Kathmandu Begins in September with the erection of the wooden pole made of the Pine tree at HanumanDhoka, Basantapur.  The Kumari Jatra coincides with the Indra Jatra .The festival marks the beginning of the autumn. According to legend, Indra disguised him as a farmer , descended to the earth in search of the parijat (Night Jasmine), a white flower his mother Basundhara needed to perform a ritual. As he was plucking flower at Maruhiti a shunken water spout at Maru, the people caught him and bound him as a common thief. He was then kept in common town square at Maru for the display. His mother being worried about his extended absence came to Kathmandu and wandered looking for him. A wicker representation of the elephant (Pulukishi) ran around city for his master. When people realized that they had captured Indra they were applade and immediately released him. In reaction his mother Basundhara  promised to provi...

Dhudkunda ~ The hidden Paradise of Shepard's

Meanwhile the Monsoon is on its way to end we took the Trek to the Dhudkunda located in the Solukhumbu, Nepal. The monsoon this year hasn't end yet and there was no way we would postponed our plan as it was perfectly sheduled in the three days holiday luckily Saturday, Janaipurnima and Gaijatra. A perfect escape to freshen up the mind and soul. Dhudhkunda or Dhudpokhari is the hidden gem less popular  and less explored place in the Solukhumbu region. it is a milky lake situated formed by glacier of the Numbur Mountain. Lake has the religious importance both in the Nepal's Hindu and Buddhist deities. Dudhkunda lake during the Janaipurnima The best time to explore this region is between the March to may or September to December when weather is clear, with bright sun. These season are less crowded and needs tents and food need to be arranged as the place and route has no tea shops and loading facilities. You ma be lucky to find shepherds in the summer and rainy season as the...

Children's of Solu

  Boy from the Solukhumbu Waiting for the Friend to come by and Play Little Chai Maker from the Thade, Solukhumbu. A local vehicles stop here for the breakfast when travelling , the local potato is popular here for the breakfast. Disclaimer the potato might be spicier on some days. Fresh form of Delight Easy play easy life Sunny Day , relaxed mood At Sanodudhkunda During Janai Purnima Kids from Bhitakharka , Solu Peak and Hide