Manansulu Peak in Nepal | Nepal Himalayas photos

Manansulu Himalaya is the eight highest peak of the world situated in Nepal.

Manansulu Himalaya photo

 

Manansulu peak is 7th highest Himalaya mountain in Nepal. Nepal is land of Himalayas. The world highest peak mount Everest is also in Nepal.

Manansulu Himalaya

Manansulu pictures

Manansulu mountain

white Manansulu mountain lovely photo

Tongue piercing festival Bhaktapur

Birendra Bhakta Gaju Shrestha of Madhyapurthimi-4 have pierced his tongue for the second time, on the occasion of ‘Yenya Punhiya Mey Pwa: Khanegu Jatra’ (tongue piercing festival on the occasion of Indrajatra) at Diguli village of Madhyapurthimi, Bhaktapur on Saturday. Shrestha had pierced his tongue for the first time on 2074BS.

Tongue piercing festival Bhaktapur

Tongue piercing festival Bhaktapur

According to the myth, it is believed that Thimi area of Bhaktapur was haunted by ghosts and evil spirits. To get rid of these ghosts and spirits, a tantrik (holy man) performed various rituals to impress Goddess Balkumari. 

He also pierced his tongue to show his courage. Since then, every year, local residents of Thimi have a tradition of piercing their tongues every year to drive away the evil spirits.

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Haku Patasi saree in Nepal

Haku Patasi, the black saree is the traditonal dress for women in newari community.

wearing haku Patasi saree and taking part in clutural activity

It is very different than regular sarees which are a part of most Nepali women’s wardrobes.

It is usually heavier, and always black saree with red boarder and yellow lining in between.

It is made of hand woven fabric of pure cotton.