Namaste.
To the travelers and wanderers who have seen different shades of colors and different artistic landscapes throughout their adventures, I welcome you to this small, humble country, Nepal. This small nation, locked between two large countries on the world map, has always humbly welcomed and appreciated guests from all around the globe. And for choosing to visit our country, I extend you my sincerest gratitude.
“Atithi Devo Bhava” (Guest is God) is the mantra that comes to mind when we open doors to guests and making sure that they feel as welcome and as comfortable as possible. It is the mantra that without needing to be taught is learned by every household in the country. And it is also the mantra that makes tourism in Nepal a truly unique experience. The people believe guests to be a form of gods or even guests of god and are welcomed whole-heartedly into the family. There are no stones unturned when it comes to providing the best of hospitality and service. Be it in hotels, guest houses, lodges or home-stays, you will find the absolute best and the warmest environments that will make your long travels worth the while. Away from the usual day-to-day experiences that the tourists/guests have, the unique belief and practice of hospitality and welcomeness will certainly provide for an experience to remember, and may even pull you back for a second or third time.
Photographed By: Shreyashka Vikram Raj Maharjan
The Living Goddess
The rarest sighting in the Kathmandu Valley has to be that of “The Living Goddess”. It is an ancient tradition that is said to have migrated from India to the Kathmandu Valley during the Mugal Raid of Hindustan. The cult of Kumari found a home in the melting pot of cultures. She is believed to be the living incarnation of Goddess Durga, also known as Taleju or Bhawani, in the Newar religious pantheon.
Pictured is The Royal Living Goddess of Patan, one of among three Royal Kumaris (Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur) during the annual Rato Matsyendranath Chariot Festival.
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