Evening Shower - Pokhara, Nepal
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Rainbow
Double rainbow, prayer flags and Ama Dablam on the way to the Everest base camp in Nepal Himalaya
Rainbows at the New Dhaulagiri Lodge, Chitre
We arrived at the New Dhaulagiri Lodge, Chitre, in the mid afternoon. Plenty of time for tea, reading, and rainbows... no hot shower though.
Rainbows at the New Dhaulagiri Lodge, Chitre
We arrived at the New Dhaulagiri Lodge, Chitre, in the mid afternoon. Plenty of time for tea, reading, and rainbows... no hot shower though.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Nepal
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia and, as of 2010, the world's most recent nation to become a republic. It is bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India. With an area of 147,181 square kilometres (56,827 sq mi) and a population of approximately 30 million, Nepal is the world's 93rd largest country by land mass and the 41st most populous country. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and the country's largest metropolitan city.
Nepal is a country of highly diverse and rich geography, culture, and religions. The mountainous north has eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including the highest, Sagarmatha, known in English as Mount Everest. The fertile and humid south is heavily urbanized. It contains over 240 peaks more than 6,096 metres (20,000 ft) above sea level.
By some measures, Hinduism is practised by a larger majority of people in Nepal than in any other nation. Buddhism, though a minority faith in the country, is linked historically with Nepal as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, who as the Gautam Buddha gave birth to the Buddhist tradition.
A monarchy throughout most of its history, Nepal was ruled by the Shah dynasty of kings from 1768, when Prithvi Narayan Shah unified its many small kingdoms. In 2006, however, decade-long People's Revolution by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) along with several weeks of mass protests by all major political parties of Nepal culminated in a peace accord, and the ensuing elections for the constituent assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of the abdication of the last Nepali monarch Gyanendra Shah and the establishment of a federal democratic republic in May 28, 2008. The first President of Nepal, Ram Baran Yadav, was sworn in on 23 July 2008.
The word "Nepal" is believed by scholars to be derived from the word "Nepa:" which refers to the Newar Kingdom, the present day Kathmandu Valley. With Sanskritization, the Newar word Nepa became Nepal. The Newars of present day Nepal, refer to all the inhabitants of Kathmandu valley and its peripheries (called "Nepa:") before the advent of Shah dynasty.
Joy, has no cost.
Kite flying normally starts from September here in Nepal, when monsoon is over and sky is blue and clear. But, these days’ kids do not wait for the monsoon to get over, as its one of most entertaining thing. And above that great joy is when one cuts another kite and shout "chet" which means that I cut your kite!!
If you smile at me I will understand, cause that is something everybody everywhere does in the same language.
If you smile at me I will understand, cause that is something everybody everywhere does in the same language., originally uploaded by laicos..
If you smile at me I will understand, cause that is something everybody everywhere does in the same language.
All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.
All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else., originally uploaded by laicos..
All things appear and disappear because of the concurrence of causes and conditions. Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everything else.
Naked Mountain
This is Machhapuchhre Himal (mountain) which is usually smothered with snow at this time of the year but global warming or what ever you call it, is taking its toll. Now its looks rugged, naked and grey.
मेरो नेपाल
Last month I did fair bit of travelling around my country and I can’t tell you how beautiful it is. The wilderness, natural beauty and the breath taking mountains just makes you fall in love with country. From the snowy Himalayas to never ending Hills to hot plains of Terai, it’s got it all. One can experience three climatic conditions within couple of 100 km distance. There is so much to see in this country and so much to explore and I haven’t explore ten percent of it. I can tell you everyone should have Nepal on their travel wish list. In coming days, ill post some of the photos I shot in and around western Nepal.
Friday, June 18, 2010
there are many paths to enlightenment, be sure to take one with a heart.
there are many paths to enlightenment, be sure to take one with a heart., originally uploaded by laicos..
there are many paths to enlightenment, be sure to take one with a heart.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Patan Durbar Square at night
A bird's eye view of the Patan Durbar square on the night of 'Krishnaastami'.
The Royal Palace in Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square complex, situated in the center of Patan city, also known as Lalitpur.
UNESCO world heritage site - Nepal
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects.
The ancient city of Patan is situated on the south of Bagmati River and is about 5 kilometers southeast of Kathamndu. The city is full of Hindu Temples and Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings. Noted for its craftsmen and metal workers, it is known as the city of artists.
Patan, Nepal
PATAN : The ancient city of Patan, lying 5 km southeast of Kathmandu, is known as the city of fine arts. The city is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments.The diversity of the medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing in this city for today's visitors.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square, like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. Listed as a World Heritage Site, the former royal palace complex is the center of Patan’s religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects.
The ancient city of Patan is situated on the south of Bagmati River and is about 5 kilometers southeast of Kathamndu. The city is full of Hindu Temples and Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings. Noted for its craftsmen and metal workers, it is known as the city of artists.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Architecture and design - Bhaktapur
Intricate combination of wood carving building into brick facade. Nepal
Peacock window, Bhaktapur
Pujari Math is one of the nine former priests' houses in Tachupal Tole and was restored in the early 1970s to its appearance at the time of King Vishva Malla. It was presented to King Birendra as a wedding gift. It has magnificent wood carvings on the east front and also in the courtyard, and is noted for the delightful peacock window. The craftsmanship is considered the finest in the Kathmandu Valley. Pujari Math has been turned into a museum of wood-carving with a small but priceless collection of free-standing sculptures and architectural carvings.
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