Taleju @ Maha Nawami 2063

This movie clip is performed by newari community, Sera Bunga, Bafal, Kalimati on October 8, 2008, early morning 6:45am after coming back from Taleju Temple. This Taleju Temple is open once a year on Dashain only. Special thanks to Lt.Mr. Fui Kancha Maharjan.

November 2007 To believers, Nepal's child goddesses or Kumaris can bestow luck with a glance. But when these children grow up, returning to normal life is virtually impossible. Girls selected as Kumaris must be aged between two and four and satisfy all the conditions of '32 perfections'. For a few short years, "all Nepalese people worship them" st...

Ritual Newari Hindu and Buddhist dancers prepare to perform in the Taleju Bhavani godddess temple; Lalitpur, Patan, Nepal, on the occasion of Dasain (September 2006).

VPG-DVD-195 - Kathmandu, a metropolis in the heart of the kingdom of Nepal, a land of snow-white mountains and home of the gods. For many centuries this was the centre of Buddhist power and culture and it is here that the largest number of temples is found, dedicated to numerous deities. In the heart of the city is Durbar Square in which the coun...

CDG-DVD-139 - With its three ancient Nepalese royal cities, Kathmandu Valley at the foot of the mighty Himalayas contains some of the most precious treasures in Asia along with a truly unique and mediaeval atmosphere. However, the beauty of this country and its historic buildings have for many years been out of the reach of most foreigners. And eve...

7DY-DVD-119 - At the foot of the huge peaks of the Himalayas is Pokhara and it is from here that we begin our journey through Nepal. In the past, Pokhara was an important trading link between India and Tibet but the trading of salt and wool came to an end after Tibet closed its doors to the outside world. Kathmandu is a melting pot of both race a...

This is a short summary of my Nepal trip in Summer 2006. Nepal is an amazing country, rich in beautiful landscapes mystic culture and friendly people - you just have to fall in love with this place! I went to Nepal from Varanasi by train to Gorakhpur and went on by bus to the bordertown of Sunauli, where you have to walk over the border. After th...