Culture is embedded in the high peaks of
Nepal, tradition flows with its rivers, art traverses through its valleys
and religion lies in the heart of its people. Nepal, in short, is a country
where art, culture and religion are a part of life of the inhabitants.
People celebrate every moment with aroma, adding novelty to the traditions
without affecting their essence.
Art of Nepal
The art and architecture of Nepal is deeply influenced by the religion.
Unique craftsmanship can be found in temples, architecture, shrines,
fountains and the design of religious objects. Art and religion is so deeply
interlocked that it is impossible to separate the one from the other. All
art forms express both Hindu and Buddhist iconography.
Buddhism in Nepal
Buddhism, the fourth largest religion all over the world, has strong roots
in Nepal. Buddhism in Nepal dates from the birth of Siddhartha Gautama
himself, therefore Buddhist influences are evident on the culture of Nepal.
Nepal is the meeting point for Indian and Tibetan Buddhist traditions.
Culture of Nepal
The culture of Nepal is a assemblage of music, architecture, religion and
literature. This mountain kingdom is multi-ethic and multi-lingual. The land
is rich with unique cultural groups like Tharu,Yadav, Ahir, Newars and
others.
Food of Nepal
Nepalese are great foodies and their food varieties are hot, spicy and
nutritious. Newari and Thakali cuisines are the original taste of Nepal.
Otherwise, Nepalese style of cooking has been influenced by Indian and
Tibetan cooking. Dal Bhat tarkari is the staple food of Nepal. Meat curries
and monos are the hot favorites among the tourists.
Music of Nepal
The rhythm, beats, bounce of Nepali traditional folk and classical music is
spiritual enough to sooth you and entertaining enough to cheer you. Music is
associated with every event in Nepal, then be it birth, marriage, festivals
or national events.
People of Nepal
The people of Indo-Aryan community are the original inhabitants of Nepal.
No wonder their descendents form the majority even now. Other major groups
in Nepal are Gurungs and Magars who live mainly in the western region; Rais,
Limbus and Sunwars who live in the eastern mid hills; Sherpas, Manangpas and
Lopas who live near the mountains of Everest, Annapurna and Mustang
respectively.
Religion of Nepal
Religion in Nepal is not only a system of social coherence based on certain
rituals and beliefs, rather it is the binding force that ties the mountain
kingdom together. Though Nepal is famous, as the world's only Hindu Kingdom,
equal respect is given to other religions as well. Buddhism is the second
largest religion followed in Nepal, others being Tantrism, Islam and
Christianity.
