Himalayan Pursuit

06/01/2024

Rajamati was one the most beautiful Newar girl from Kathmandu who gets involved in a series of failed relationships. The story of Rajamati is based on a 200-year-old ballad popular in Newar society. Rajamati was born at Taha Nani in Itum Baha, a historical and sacred neighborhood in central Kathmandu.
The song "Rajamati" is one of the most popular songs of the Newars. It also gained fame because it was played by a guard of honor during the state visit of Prime Minister Jung Bahadur to England in 1850. Maestro Seturam Shrestha made the first recording of the song on gramophone disc in Kolkata in 1908. Prem Dhoj Pradhan made another recording on 78 rpm gramophone disc in 1963. Since then, it has been recorded by many artists.
In the song, a love-struck man tells how much he desires Rajamati, and that he will go to Kashi (Varanasi) and become an ascetic if he doesn't get to marry her. Then he describes her curly hair, long eyes, fair complexion and moles on the cheek.
The song then mentions three sunken waterspouts in Kathmandu, Thanhiti uptown, Kwahiti at the southern end and Maruhiti in the center (near Kathmandu Durbar Square) and how Rajamati, who had gone to Maruhiti to fetch water, tripped on a large stone and fell flat on her back.
The singer then laments how Rajamati was given away in marriage over her protestations because of a devious matchmaker, and how she ended up in a house without a decorative window.
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02/01/2024

We wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year 2024!!!! 🎆. Here’s to new beginnings, new commitments and a lot of fun and happiness. Cheers 🥂

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas to you!!!🎄!!!
Christmas, as a festival, is of big importance to millions around the globe. It is, like any other festival, a reminder of our faith in humanity, in life, in God and in the universe that is so benevolent towards us.

We take this moment to wish you the best in your life. We send you prayers and wishes that may you feel closer to the nature and more specifically towards inside of you.

19/12/2023

Benvenuti su Himalayan Pursuit! 🏔️✨

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06/12/2023

An evening with friends in the mountains

13/11/2023

Kirtipur by evening. It was a pleasant walk around this town today evening where we got witness it’s authentic beauty and culture. Definitely underrated for what it has to offer.

04/10/2023

Amici belli in viaggio in Nepal.

Qui siamo nella bellisima città di Bhaktapur. È uno dei più belli luoghi del Nepal. Un luogo che ti trasporta immediatamente nel periodi medioevo.

Il fascino della città in imparagonabile con la sua architettura, cultura e storia.

24/05/2023

Synopsis:

A British Army veteran who lost both his legs in Afghanistan has reached the top of Mount Everest in an attempt to make mountaineering history. Hari Budha Magar, a former soldier in the Gurkha regiment, set out to be the first double above-the-knee amputee to scale the mountain.

Story:
Hari Budha Magar, an army veteran from Nepal, has made history by becoming the first ever double above-knee amputee to successfully climb Mount Everest, the tallest peak in the world. The exciting news of his summit was shared on his official Twitter account, where it was announced that Hari reached the summit on May 19th at around 3pm.

This remarkable achievement by Hari, who lost his legs in Afghanistan thirteen years ago, serves as a testament to the fact that disabilities should not be seen as barriers to accomplishing great feats. The statement also acknowledged the crucial role played by a team of talented Nepalese climbers, led by Expedition Leader , in making Hari's climb possible.

At the summit, Hari shouted, "We did it!", expressing his recognition and gratitude towards the collaborative effort that contributed to this incredible success.

16/04/2023

03/04/2023

How many of you have watched Vikings Valhalla?

Popular Actress Frida Gustavsson from International series "Vikings Valhalla" is in Nepal and she is touring Everest region. She plays one of the main roles in the Netflix series. ❤️

Pic. Zambala Home

03/01/2023

Wow... Mustang Valley of Nepal is listed as one of the Best Destinations in the World to Visit in 2023 as per CNN Travel. 😮

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11/11/2022

05/10/2022

Happy Dashain

24/06/2022

भगस्ती ( भल भल अस्थमी ) The Day The Gods Die
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The Flow Of Life Energy
Everything is the world follows a cyclic path , be it Us, mere mortals or Divine Powerful Gods , the eb and flow of karma has to be faced by everyone and that is exactly what this amazing ritual of BHAGASTI ( Bhala Bhala Ashtami ) tries to portrait.
The ever powerful deities of the Navadurga Bhawani embodied in the physical form, for the last 8 months come to an end on this day , the Gathas fall down in the middle of the sacred courtyard , as the divine ta***ic energies leave their humanoid bodies ,
and the masks are burnt on a prye at Hanumanghat , and now the divine energies are said to be collected on a special Thread , which is tied around the wrist by the people of bhaktapur dividing the power amongst the mortals . The Ashes are submerged under water in a special copper vessel and the energy is then said to flow into the crops that the river now feeds !
As per ritual the people of bhaktapur take the thread off their wrists on the day of Dashami at the same banks of Bramhayani ( Hanumanghat ) , and the divine power returns back to the new set of sacred mask made from the ashes of the masks of the previous year stored in the vessel at the river bed - restarting the cycle of the Nava Durgas !
( excerpts from a writing by GR Ranjit and Local Folklore )

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04/03/2022

06/02/2022

I don’t know why but this singing touches my heart 🤗

04/02/2022

प्राचिन पनौती बस्ति - करिब ५० वर्ष अघि

Picture: Jonathan Formanek