The Wild West of the East

26 Oct 2009

Thanks Again Jiban for helping to make the great adventure happen, I think we would all be interested in returning. Kris Erickson. www.kristoffererickson.com

Jiban, I hope all is well and I can't thank you enough for helping us with our trip. We couldn't have done it without you. Again, thanks so much and I look forward to seeing you again soon......jamie laidlaw

DASHAIN KO TIKA - 2066

Dashain Day - Vijaya Dashain: The tenth day is the 'Dashami'. On this day we take tika and jamara from our elders and receive their blessing. We visit our elders in their home and get tika from them while our younger ones come to our home to receive blessing from us. The importance of Dasain also lies in the fact that on this day family members from far off and distant relatives come for a visit as well as to receive tika from the head of the family. This function continues for four days. His Majesty also receives tika from the royal priests and then gives on tika to his loyal subjects. Thousands of loyal Nepalese people as well as foreigners also receive tika from His Majesty the King as this is said to be auspicious. After four days of rushing around and meeting your relatives Dashain ends on the full moon day, the fifteenth day. In the last day people stay at home and rest. The full moon day is also called 'Kojagrata' meaning 'who is awake'. The Hindu goddess of wealth Laxmi is worshiped. On this day the goddess Laxmi is given an invitation to visit each and everyone. After Dashain the nation settles back to normal. After receiving the blessing of goddess Durga, people are ready to work and acquire virtue, power and wealth. Dashain thus is not only the longest festival but also the most anticipated one among all the festivals of Nepal.

My mother, me, durga, bhabi & Sapana

Me, Durga and mum

Didi-Durga-Sangam & Sapana

Sapana's Birthday puja at home

Birthday pooja is done on the date of birth and recommended for everyone for happy long life. Every person shall get Birthday pooja done because this not only brings prosperity but also removes the obstacles present. Also makes a great gift.

We had nice blessing and burn hundred thousand [Lakh Batti] holy threads in Manakamana temple is well known as the wish fulfilling goddess

We had nice blessing and burn hundred thousand [Lakh Batti] holy threads in Manakamana temple is well known as the wish fulfilling goddess. Lakh batti can cure problems related to eyes, even blindness. While performing the rite we alight 100,000 battis. Logically, therefore, it heals all health problems that are in some ways related to body temperature. Almost ever y function of the body generally depends on temperature, therefore, the rite has overall benefits. Even matter has its dharma (essential character). Water quenches thirst, air carries oxygen, likewise, the dharma of fire is to aid in vision and anything that requires heat.

Burning Lak Battis in Manakamana .................................Durga & Jiban

Happy Bijaya Dashami Ko Hardik Mangalmaya Subhakamana.......

28 Sept 2009 [12 Asbin 2066] Vijaya Dashmi
आयु द्रोणसुते, श्रियम दशरथे, शत्रुक्षयम् राघवे ऐशोर्यम नहुषे, गतिष्च पवने, मानन्च दुर्योधने दानम सुर्यसुते, बलम हलधरे सत्यन्च कुन्तिसुते विज्ञाने बिदुरे भवती भवताम् किर्तिष्च नारायणे !!
The actual meaning of ‘Aayu Drona Sute’ means May you have a long life like Son of Drona. The Son of Drona is called Asosthama, which is considered to be one of the Aastha Chiranjivi (Aastha Chiranjivi means those eight people who never die as per Hindu epics). Therefore, when our parents bless us saying ‘Aayu Drona Sute’, that means let my children have long life like Asosthama………that means you never die.

“Aayu drona sute” is in sanskrit and it is a long chant and each words used there signify something great thing about various people. It is basically the blessings given by your near and dear ones who are generally aged in your families and respected by all family members.

Dashain ko Jamara -2066 - 27 Sept 09

Ready for blessing car and bikes - 26 Sept 09
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Beginning of Dahain Festival

During the month of Kartik in the Bikram Sambat calendar (late September and early October), the Nepalese people indulge in the biggest festival of the year, Dashain. Dashain is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Nepalese annual calendar, celebrated by Nepalese of all caste and creed throughout the country. The fifteen days of celebration occurs during the bright lunar fortnight ending on the day of the full moon. Thorough out the kingdom of Nepal the goddess Durga in all her manifestations are worshiped with innumerable pujas, abundant offerings and thousands of animal sacrifices for the ritual holy bathing, thus drenching the goddess for days in blood. For more...... http://www.nepalhomepage.com/society/festivals/dashain.html

Ancients Caves of Northern Mustang - Nepal. I hope all of our friend will love to watch the Secrets of Shangri-La

PBS PREVIEWS | Secrets of Shangri-La
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRLyJbt6wvs

Wed, Nov. 18, 8PM Priceless treasures unearthed inside human-carved caves in legendary kingdom of Mustang. In the legendary kingdom of Mustang, a remote corner of the Himalaya previously off-limits to outsiders, ...

We have put lot of effort to get the permission from Govt. of Nepal make this film to shoot in Mustang. Thanks for the Department of Archeology and entire team !

NINA’S TRIP TO EVEREST BASE CAMP/KALAPATTAR: 31st May 01

It gives me great pleasure to share with the public my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Jiban for making my trip to Base Camp and Kalapattar the most memorable and unforgettable

experience of my life. During the trip, it was evident to me that Jiban’s professionalism, devotion, dedication and commitment to clients earns him huge respect and recognition not only in Nepal but worldwide. I therefore proudly recommend Jiban to any one wishing to trek/climb in Nepal. Unlike most trekking companies in Nepal, Jiban’s priorities are his clients’ concerns, “…their health, safety and happiness are what matters”, Jiban insists modestly.

Furthermore, my sincere thanks to my guide, Hasta Gurung, for making my journey to Kalapattar and Base Camp a truly unforgettable one.

Not only is Sherpa Shangri-La the most highly respected trekking company in Kathmandu, they are ‘value for money’ too!

Nina Alkiviades, Kingston upon Thames, UK
Nina@Alkiviades.Freeserve.Co.Uk

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Palace of ex-king of Nepal to become a museum

June 16, 2008 , Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Kathmandu

The palace where Nepal's former king once lived will be converted into a museum that will offer the public a glimpse of royal life, including the ex-monarch's throne and a vintage car given as a gift by Adolf Hitler, the government said Monday.

Items on display at the museum will include valuable artifacts accumulated by the Shah dynasty in its 239-year rule of the Himalayan nation, according to Home Secretary Umesh Mainali.

The palace in Katmandu was formally renamed the Narayanhiti Palace Museum at a government ceremony Sunday, days after deposed King Gyanendra moved out.

Nepal’s tourism holds bright future: Todd Burleson

By Ballav Dahal. The Rising Nepal. National News Paper . Published on 07 April 2009
While Nepal’s tourism industry has been showing a downward trend, renowned American expedition leader Todd Burleson says that the country’s tourism holds a brighter future.
"Mountaineers from across the world will keep coming to Nepal. This is a country of innumerable attractive mountains, vast water resources and hospitable and friendly people with amazing cultures," says Todd, who is the founder and president of Alpine Ascents International. Todd is considered among the top mountain guides in the world, as he has been able to accomplish unparalleled successes in the mountain guiding industry. He has already climbed all the highest mountains of all the seven continents for two times.

Todd Burleson & Jiban Ghimire tour in Rajasthan, India winter 2005

While Nepal’s tourism industry has been showing a downward trend, renowned American expedition leader Todd Burleson says that the country’s tourism holds a brighter future.
"Mountaineers from across the world will keep coming to Nepal. This is a country of innumerable attractive mountains, vast water resources and hospitable and friendly people with amazing cultures," says Todd, who is the founder and president of Alpine Ascents International. Todd is considered among the top mountain guides in the world, as he has been able to accomplish unparalleled successes in the mountain guiding industry. He has already climbed all the highest mountains of all the seven continents for two times.

He believes that Nepal’s ongoing political instability will come to an end soon, opening doors for her overall development. "When there is peace and stability in Nepal, more tourists will visit here, as it is a dream destination internationally,He first came to Nepal from Alaska of the United States in 1982. As an expedition leader, he climbed Mount Everest in 1992. The 49-year-old mountain guide has, so far, lead eight expeditions to the world’s highest mountain. He still has zeal to explore the wilderness in the mountains. "Climbing high mountains in remote areas has been my life’s passion," says Todd, who has recently gone to the Khumbu Valley for trekking.

He has started loving Nepal as a ‘special destination’ since his first trip to the country. At that time, he was just 22 years old. "During my first trip, I attempted Mt. Pumori," The trip was instrumental for him in the sense that the country of topographical and cultural diversity fascinated him. "It was an important opportunity for me to explore the Himalayas and the Sherpa culture,"Until now, he has come to Nepal for more than three dozen of times.

He was brought up in Alaska where he developed his love for climbing. When he was graduated from High School, he says he received some training in the Northwest and went to Asia at a very young age. "I fell in love with the mountains and the tribal people there. The mountains became my second home," His company-- Alpine Ascents International—not only organizes expeditions in different countries of the world but also conducts mountaineering training programmes.

"After having undergone mountaineering training from our alpine institute in Alaska, climbers develop a dream of attempting Everest and other peaks in the Himalayas," He says the company is committed to developing safe, self-reliant and environmentally conscious mountaineers and offering courses and expeditions of unsurpassed quality. He says his company has been promoting Nepal as an exotic destination for climbing and trekking. "Every visitor is overwhelmed by the generosity of the Nepalese people,"

In 1998, he was awarded the American Alpine Club's prestigious David J. Sowles Award for his rescue efforts on Mt. Everest in 1996. Apart from promoting Nepal as an adventure tourism destination worldwide, he has also taken the initiative to help some Sherpa children from the Khumbu Region. He has established the Alpine Ascents Foundation that has supported some 20 children. "We collect funds from our groups for imparting education to these children,"

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