Nepalese Culture in a Nutshell

Nepalese Culture in a Nutshell

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Book Specification

Item Code: NAM709
Author: Dr. Ram Dayal Rakesh
Publisher: Ratna Pustak Bhandar, Nepal
Language: English
Edition: 2008
ISBN: 9789993307143
Pages: 200 (26 B/W Illustrations)
Cover: Paperback
Other Details 8.5 inch x 5.5 inch
Weight 240 gm

Book Description

Contents

Pashupatinath: the Guardian God of Nepal 1
Ganesh: God of Good Luck 7
Hindu Goddesses of Nepal 13
The Mandala 34
Erotic Carvings in Nepalese Temples 45
Folk Dances of Tharus 48
Folk Rhymes in Maithili Culture 53
Concept of Matrikas 60
Worshipping Swasthani for the Longevity of Husbands 65
The River Cult in Maithili Culture 70
Rato Machchhindranath 76
Significance of Symbols in Nepalese Culture 81
The Tree Cult in Nepalese Culture 88
Cultural Tourism in Nepal 94
Tattoo Culture 109
Traditional Dances 114
Worshipping Shree Satyanarayan 123
Environmental Aesthetics 138
Nepalese Culture in a Nutshell 143
Madnotsava in Mithila 152
Janakpur: a Legendary Land 156
Goddess Durga 167
Jewellery of the Terai 175
Jewellery in the Tharu Community 181
Sama Chakewa 183
Islam: the Religion of Peace 186
Female Folk Dances of Mithila 191
References 195

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