September 19, 2025
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Ghatasthapana - घटस्थापना
Ghatasthapana ( घटस्थापना) Gha-tas-tha-pa-na is the first day of the Dashain festival in Nepal, one of the most significant Hindu festivals. It marks the beginning of the 15-day celebration, typically occurring in September or October, depending on the lunar calendar. The term "Ghatasthapana" comes from two words: ghata (pot) and sthapana (establishment), referring to the ritual of sowing seeds in a consecrated pot.
The exact origin of Ghatasthapana in Nepal, including who first started celebrating it, is not attributed to a specific individual or historical figure due to its deep roots in ancient Hindu traditions. Ghatasthapana, as the inaugural ritual of the Dashain festival, is a practice tied to Vedic and Hindu religious customs that predate recorded history in the region. These traditions were likely brought to Nepal by Indo-Aryan settlers and evolved over centuries within the cultural and religious framework of the Himalayan region.
The formalization of Dashain and Ghatasthapana as major state-sponsored festivals in Nepal is often associated with the unification of Nepal under King Prithvi Narayan Shah in the 18th century. The Gorkha kings, who were devout Hindus, promoted Dashain as a unifying cultural and religious event, including Ghatasthapana as its starting point. However, the celebration predates the Gorkha dynasty, as similar rituals were practiced by earlier Malla kings and other Hindu communities in the Kathmandu Valley and beyond.
Activities during Ghatastapana
Ritual of Jamara:
A small clay pot filled with soil is planted with seeds of barley, wheat, or corn. This pot, called a ghata, is placed in a sacred space or prayer room.The seeds are watered daily and grow into green sprouts known as jamara, which are later used during the festival, particularly on the tenth day (Vijaya Dashami), when they are placed on the forehead as a blessing.
Worship of Goddess Durga:
Ghatasthapana involves invoking Goddess Durga, who symbolizes power and victory over evil. The ritual is performed at an auspicious time determined by astrologers.The pot represents the goddess, and the sprouting of jamara symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
Cultural Significance:
It signifies the start of Dashain, a festival celebrating family, community, and the triumph of good over evil. Families clean and purify their homes, set up prayer spaces, and come together to perform the rituals.
Practices:The ritual is often conducted by the eldest male member of the household or a priest. Offerings like rice, flowers, and sandalwood are made, and mantras are chanted to consecrate the pot. The jamara is nurtured in a dark, sacred space, symbolizing the goddess’s energy.
Ghatasthapana sets the tone for the festive period, fostering spiritual devotion and family unity. It is deeply rooted in Nepali culture, especially among Hindus, but its celebrations are often shared across communities in Nepal.
A fun fact about Ghatasthapana is that the jamara (sprouted seeds) planted during the ritual is grown in complete darkness to mimic the sacred, nurturing environment of Goddess Durga’s divine energy. This unique practice results in vibrant yellow-green sprouts, which are considered highly auspicious and are worn behind the ear or on the forehead during Vijaya Dashami, symbolizing blessings of prosperity and protection! Another fun fact about Ghatasthapana is that the exact time for performing the ritual is determined by astrologers based on the lunar calendar, and it’s believed that starting the ceremony at the precise auspicious moment (muhurta) enhances the blessings of Goddess Durga.
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September 17, 2025
Bijaya Dashami: History and Significance
Historical and Mythological Background
Dashain commemorates the victory of the goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. The festival is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, with stories of various deities, particularly Durga, who embodies strength and power. The festival also marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana
Significance of Dashain
Victory of Good Over Evil: Dashain represents the eternal battle between good and evil, emphasizing the importance of righteousness.
Family Reunion: It is a time for families to come together, often involving long journeys back to ancestral homes.
Worship and Rituals: During Dashain, people perform rituals to honor their deities, particularly the goddess Durga, and seek blessings for health, prosperity, and success.
Animal Sacrifice: In some communities, animal sacrifices are made as offerings to appease the deities.
Celebrations and Traditions
Ghatasthapana: The festival begins with Ghatasthapana, where a sacred jar (ghata) filled with water is placed in a sacred space, marking the start of the nine-day Navaratri.
Navaratri: The first nine days are dedicated to the worship of Durga, where each day is associated with a different form of the goddess.
Dashami: The tenth day, Dashami, is the climax of the festival, where families receive blessings from elders, often accompanied by the exchange of tika (a mixture of rice, yogurt, and vermilion) and jamara (barley grass).
Feasting and Celebrations: The festival is marked by feasting, social gatherings, and various cultural activities, including dances and music.
Common Practices
Rituals and Pujas: People perform rituals to bid farewell to Goddess Durga, often involving immersion of her idol in water bodies. Special prayers and offerings are made.
Ramlila and Dussehra Melas: In many places, theatrical performances called Ramlila are held, depicting the life of Lord Rama. Effigies of Ravana, Meghnath, and Kumbhkaran are burned in public displays, symbolizing the defeat of evil.
Family Gatherings: Families come together to celebrate, share festive meals, and exchange sweets.
Cultural Events: Various cultural activities, including dance, music, and art performances, are organized to mark the occasion.
New Beginnings: It’s considered an auspicious time to start new ventures or buy new items, symbolizing the triumph of good fortune.
Dashain is not only a religious observance but also a time of joy, cultural expression, and familial bonding. It reflects the rich traditions of Nepal and the enduring themes of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
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September 15, 2025
समीक्षात्मक टिप्पणी -कविता संग्रह "फर्गेट एस्टर्डे"
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September 12, 2025
संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका ले नेपाल यात्रा पुनर्विचार गर्न आग्रह गरेको छ
संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिकाको विदेश मन्त्रालयले जेन जेडको नेतृत्वमा भएको व्यापक प्रदर्शनहरूका कारण, जसमा धेरैको मृत्यु र घाइते भएको थियो, अमेरिकीहरूलाई नेपाल यात्रा पुनर्विचार गर्न आग्रह गरेको छ। अधिकारीहरूका अनुसार कम्तीमा ५१ जनाको मृत्यु भएको छ, धेरैजसो प्रहरीसँगको झडपमा, जब प्रहरीले प्रदर्शनकारीहरूमाथि अश्रुग्यास र रबरको गोली प्रहार गरेको थियो।
विदेश मन्त्रालयले बिहीबार नेपालको लागि यात्रा लेभल २ बाट लेभल ३ मा उकासेको छ, जसमा यात्रुहरूलाई "नागरिक अशान्ति" का कारण "यात्रा पुनर्विचार" गर्न आग्रह गरिएको छ।
मन्त्रालयले आफ्नो सल्लाहमा उल्लेख गरेको छ कि नेपालका प्रमुख शहरहरू, जस्तै काठमाडौं र पोखरामा कर्फ्यू लागू गरिएको छ। यस हप्ताको शुरूमा भएका प्रमुख प्रदर्शनहरू शान्त भए पनि, सेना शहरमा गस्ती गरिरहेको र अन्तरिम सरकार गठन गर्ने प्रयास जारी रहेकोले देशमा तनाव कायम छ। मन्त्रालयले थप अशान्ति भड्किन सक्ने र थप कर्फ्यू बिना पूर्व सूचना लागू हुन सक्ने चेतावनी दिएको छ। सल्लाहले यो पनि चेतावनी दिएको छ कि नेपालमा आपतकालीन सेवाहरूको व्यक्तिगत आपतकालमा प्रतिक्रिया दिने क्षमता हाल सीमित छ।
यसले यो पनि उल्लेख गरेको छ कि अशान्तिको समयमा काठमाडौं र पोखराका केही होटलहरूमा आगजनी भएको थियो।
नेपालमा रहेका यात्रुहरूलाई ठूला भेलाहरूबाट बच्न, अमेरिकी सरकारको सहयोगमा निर्भर नहुने आपतकालीन योजना बनाउन, र छोटो सूचनामा होटल खाली गर्न तयार रहन सल्लाह दिइएको छ।
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September 9, 2025
जेन जी
जेन जी ?
जेन जी, जेन जेड (Gen Z) भनेको सन् १९९७ देखि २०१२ (विक्रम सम्वत २०५३ - २०६९) सम्म जन्मिएका मानिसहरूको पुस्तालाई बुझिन्छ। यो पुस्ता डिजिटल प्रविधि र इन्टरनेटको युगमा हुर्किएको छ, जसले गर्दा उनीहरू प्रविधिसँग निकै अभ्यस्त छन्। जेन जेडका व्यक्तिहरू सामान्यतया स्वतन्त्र, रचनात्मक, र सामाजिक सञ्जालमा सक्रिय हुन्छन्। उनीहरू सामाजिक परिवर्तन, समानता, र वातावरणीय मुद्दाहरूमा पनि चासो राख्छन्।
नेपाली समाजमा, जेन जेडले परम्परागत मूल्य र आधुनिक विचारहरूको मिश्रणलाई प्रतिनिधित्व गर्छ। उनीहरूले शिक्षा, करियर, र व्यक्तिगत स्वतन्त्रतामा जोड दिन्छन्, र प्रायः नयाँ अवसरहरू खोज्न उत्सुक हुन्छन्।
जेन जी आन्दोलनको मुख्य कारणहरू:
१. सामाजिक सञ्जालमाथिको प्रतिबन्ध: सरकारले सेप्टेम्बर ४, २०२५ मा फेसबुक, ह्वाट्सएप, इन्स्टाग्राम, एक्स, युट्युब जस्ता २६ सामाजिक सञ्जाल प्ल्याटफर्महरूमाथि प्रतिबन्ध लगाएको थियो। जेन जीले यो प्रतिबन्धलाई अभिव्यक्ति स्वतन्त्रतामाथिको अंकुशको रूपमा लिए, जसले उनीहरूलाई सडकमा उत्रन प्रेरित गर्यो।
२. भ्रष्टाचार र नातावादविरुद्धको आक्रोश: जेन जीलेले नेपालमा लामो समयदेखि चली आएको भ्रष्टाचार, नातावाद, र नेताहरूका छोराछोरीहरूको विलासी जीवनशैली ("नेपो किड्स") विरुद्ध आवाज उठाएका छन्।
३. आर्थिक अवसरको कमी: नेपालमा जेन जी ले रोजगारी र आर्थिक अवसरको अभावको सामना गरिरहेका छन्। देशमा २० प्रतिशतभन्दा बढी जनसंख्या गरिबीको रेखामुनि छ, र युवाहरूले आफ्नो भविष्य सुरक्षित नभएको महसुस गरेका छन्।
४. सरकारी दमन र हिंसा: प्रदर्शनहरू शान्तिपूर्ण रूपमा सुरु भए पनि, प्रहरीले आँसुग्यास, रबरको गोली, र कथित रूपमा वास्तविक गोली प्रयोग गर्दा स्थिति हिंसात्मक बन्यो। सेप्टेम्बर ८, २०२५ मा काठमाडौं र अन्य सहरहरूमा भएको झडपमा कम्तीमा १९ जनाको मृत्यु भयो र सयौं घाइते भए।
५. राजनीतिक अस्थिरता र विश्वासको संकट: नेपालमा बारम्बारको राजनीतिक अस्थिरता र नेताहरूको असफलताले जीमा सरकारप्रति विश्वासको कमी भएको छ। उनीहरूले नेताहरूलाई भ्रष्ट र गैरजिम्मेवार ठान्छन्।
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