Beautiful Himalayas

General info Containing nine of the world's fourteen highest mountain peaks, Nepal is a true Himalayan kingdom. The Himalayas cover three fourths of the land in Nepal. It is home to some of the highest, remotest, most rugged and most difficult terrain in the world. The loftiest peak in the world -- Mount Everest -- and other high peaks like Lhotse, Nuptse, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu, plus the presence of some exquisitely beautiful trekking routes, attract hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world to this lovely Himalayan destination.

Sunset at Nuptse Credit: Stan Armington

The country of Nepal can be divided into three parallel bands running from the northeast towards the southwest. Along the north of Nepal runs the Great Himalayan Range, the highest mountain range in the Himalayan system. This range has an average altitude of about 4,570 m (about 15,000 ft) and remains perpetually snow-covered. On this range rise some of the loftiest mountain peaks in the world -- Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna.
Further south runs a complex system of intermediate ranges at an altitude of 8,000-14,000 ft. Prominent ranges in this mountain system include the Mahabharat and Churia ranges. High mountain ranges are interspersed with broad inhabited river valleys. The third and southernmost region is the Terai, a swampy terrain which is the northern extension of the Indian plains.

Map of Nepal Credit: Stan Armington	source:stan armington

Smoking increases heart risk more in women than men

Women who start smoking increase their risk of a heart attack by more than men who take up the habit, according to a review of more than 30 years of research.

A study of 2.4 million people, published in the Lancet, showed a 25% difference in increased risk.

The reasons are unclear, say researchers.

The British Heart Foundation said the findings were "alarming" especially as women tended to smoke fewer cigarettes.

The World Health Organization lists heart disease as the world's biggest killer, affecting more than seven million people each year.

The illness is largely down to lifestyle choice and smoking is one of the main causes. A study by the University of Minnesota showed women are at greater risk from smoking than men.

It analysed 75 sets of data produced by studies between 1966 and 2010.

The report showed that: "Women had a significant 25% increased risk for coronary heart disease conferred by cigarette smoking compared with men."

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Smoking cessation policies and practice should take account of differences between the genders in order to optimise effectiveness in targeting both men and women”

Jules PayneHeart UK

Smoking was thought to double the risk of a heart attack for both men and women. The report's author Rachel Huxley said the risks adjusted for each sex were not available - but she roughly estimated them to be around a 1.8 fold increase if men start smoking and around a 2.3 fold increase for women.

Reason unknown

The researchers admit that the explanation for the increased risk is "unclear", but likely explanations fall into two categories.

Biological differences between the sexes could mean women are more vulnerable to coronary heart disease or there could be differences in the way women smoke.

The authors suggested: "Women might extract a greater quantity of carcinogens and other toxic agents from the same number of cigarettes than men."

Ellen Mason, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: "It's alarming to see such a large study confirm that women are so much more at risk of heart disease from smoking than men.

"Despite women generally smoking fewer cigarettes a day than men, women appear to be substantially more at risk of getting heart disease.

The chief executive of Heart UK, Jules Payne, said: "Smoking cessation policies and practice should take account of differences between the genders in order to optimise effectiveness in targeting both men and women."  

Jane Landon, deputy chief executive of the National Heart Forum, said: "In many countries around the world, women are viewed as a growth market by tobacco companies.

"Government plans for plain packaging of tobacco products are urgently needed to stop the cynical marketing that particularly targets young women with slim cigarettes in small, attractive packs in appealing textures and colours."

Music and Dance

With only a recent invasion of television and the media, Nepal is still a highly communitarian society and dancing and singing is a regular. The Music and Dance of Nepal are influence by the concept of harmony is tribal animism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. In the folklore of Nepal, religious mask-dances with the sound of large barrel drums illustrate the age-old battle between good and evil.

 The legends state dances in the Indian subcontinent originated in the abode of Lord Shiva - the Himalayas, and the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal. Nepali classical music owes its origin to Rig Veda. Later the metrical chanting of its hymns found its expression in the songs of Sam Veda. Gaine are the itinerant singers of the Nepalese folk tradition, side-by-side with temple songs.

 Nepali folk dance has the wonderful themes of love and courtship, everyday life, religious worship, happiness and sadness, and often a lot of good-natured Nepalese Dance and Music Culture is the very pride & soul of a Nation. It is just like a mirror that reflects the beauty, nativity & the life pattern of the village people. Music lies in the vary soul of Nepali culture. It represents the humming of a farmer cultivating his land. There are as many different styles of Nepali music and dance as there are ethnic groups. They have own music and dancing history. Some musical dances are Ghatu, Rodhi, Deuda, Selo, etc. These traditional arts are rarely performed outside Nepal.

Ban of smoking in the public: A good step taken by govt.

The ban on smoking and use of other tobacco products in public places came into effect from Aug 7. Nepalnews asks general public how hopeful they are about the implementation of the ban:

Monday, 13 September 2010 16:39

The ban on public smoking is not going to be implemented at all. Smokers will easily flout the regulations. The government’s failure to implement the regulations will be seem in no time. Suresh Khanal, jobholder Common citizens also have a responsibility for effective implementation of the ban on public smoking and tobacco use. There must be massive awareness campaign to make the smokers aware. Binita Dahal, student Now the ban is in place officially. Those caught while smoking in public must be punished. Everybody should cooperate. Purna Magar, jobholder The government has made a welcome move, but its implementation will be tough. Unless tobacco companies are scrapped use of tobacco products in public places will not be implemented. Meetra Tiwari, trader Let’s hope the ban will be implemented. Surendra Chaudhary, driver Introducing laws does not automatically stop smoking and use of other tobacco products in public places. The government should rather ban the production and sale of tobacco products. Sabitri Chalise, govt employee

Nepali Pop Music at a glance !

Welcome to Nepali Pop Hits, most popular songs from second generation pop singers from 90's. Pop songs in Nepal originated in mid 60s itself with singers like Om Bikram Bista, Harish and even Kumar Basnet. With expection of few notable songs, POP songs (even called western music) couldn't make its presence felt due to heavy dominance of modern songs both by old and new generations of those days.
It wasn't untill early 90's when Crossroad made their debut with Naya Mode, the second generation of Pop music amazingly rose to its pinnacle. With Maya Meri Maya, Sanjay Shrestha and his band brought new wave in the music industry. Following the bagdwon were Sanjeep Pradhan, Bhim Tuladhar, Babin Pradhan, Nepathya, Deepak Bajracharya and many more.
New breed of Rock Bands made their presence felt with introduction 1974 A.D., Mantra, Robin and Revolution, Cobweb, etc. While pop bands like Karma and Uglyz made their way in 2003. Solo 1MB bands are still rocking the charts like Sabin Rai, Adrian, Dipesh Kishore, Sugam Pokhrel, etc.
You can browse our site with help of Artist Browser & Album Browser.
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Interview with Actress Melina Manandhar

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Melina Manandar is the ravishing actor who has brought charm to the Nepalese cinema for more than a decade. She is still at top and still ready to go long. She is one of the famous and talented actresses in Nepali cinema. Priyasi, Feri Arko Saino , Diajo, Simana and Mamaghar are some of the movies she played and was well received by the crowd. Apart from the movies, she has played in telefilms and few music videos. Her appearance in "Pani Pani bhayo Mann pani" and "Chupa chap" was appreciated by many. She was born to late Mr. Mann Krishna Manandar and Mrs. Lalita Manandar and her entire childhood passed in Kathmandu. It was her mother who had inspired her to become an actress. She is married now, and still is continuing her career as an actress. She feels she was lucky to have a Mr. Mukesh Dhakal as her husband who connects to her feelings and lets her do at what she is best at. How did you feel being in front of the camera for the first time for your first movie? Well, I exactly don’t remember the dialogue but I do remember the scene. I was so excited at that time as it was the first time, I had faced a camera. The scenario was that: my car breaks down and on my way to garage; I come across the hero of that film. I really felt nervous at that time. Among all your films, which film is close to your heart? The film that is very close to me is "Priyasi". Which role in the movie you played satisfied you most? I was very satisfied with the role in Feri Arko Saino and Diajo. Why did you take a long break in the career; Is it because you weren’t offered any films? It’s not that I disappeared, actually at that time, many films weren’t directed like today and I was also busy managing time for my serial ‘Karuna’. What was the main aim to make the TV serial “Karuna”? Well, it didn’t happened all of sudden or with an aim. The director of this serial "Mahendra Budhathoki" is a friend of mine, so on request of him I joined him. Nowadays every heroine is ready to do glamour scenes, what would you like to say about it? It would be quite wrong to say that actors are interested to play glamorous role; the actor just gets into the character as per the need of the story. If the story demands glamour, then an actor should be ready to give it but personally, I feel some heroine are trying to give more than what's demanded in the movie. What differences can you find in today's cinema in comparison to past years? There’s not much difference in the films though some changes can be seen in the technology. The film makers have become more creative than before but there are lots of things that need to be changed for the betterment of Nepali Cinema. Most of the actress stops their career after their marriage but your case has been contradictory to this, what do have to say about it? I would like to give the full credit to my family and my dear husband. My father-in-law is so sweet and his philosophy is so inspiring. Actually, sometimes I feel I am more conservative than him. Thus, its due to family, my marriage became strength for my career rather than a weakness. How do you take politics as? I know Politics is everyon's cup of tea but don't know why I am not interested in politics. So I don’t have much knowledge regarding it. Who is your favorite politician and why? My favorite is Subash Newang as I have heard a lot of good things about him. I think he isn’t corrupt like other. As an artist how would you define Pokhara as? I really don't have words to define it. It’s a very beautiful place and I sometimes feel that if there was a heaven then it would be like this. Would you like to share a few words about your upcoming movie? Well, I can only give you little detail only. It’s a family drama. In this movie, there is everything included like romance, tragedy and action. In this movie, few conspire to separate me and Nikhil, but at the end its ends happily. For more detail, you need to come to the Cinema theaters and watch the movie. Let me ask you some personal question, in your view what do you think of "Sex"? It’s a natural process. What is love? It’s just like a deep ocean that you can't measure but feel. How do you define life as? Life is a stage where you got to face struggles. What do you like to do in your leisure time? Umm…I like to sleep but to my bad luck, I don’t get any leisure. And lastly what would you like to say to your well-wisher? I would request them to love Nepali film and Nepali artists. filmykhabar.com

कला/मनोरंजन

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  गाईजात्रे कार्यक्रमको तयारीमा हाँस्यकलाकारहरु

  काठमाडौं २२ साउन । गाईजात्रा नजिकिंदै गर्दा हाँस्य कलाकारहरुको व्यस्तता हृवात्तै बढेको छ । टेलिभिजन च्यानलहरुमा भिन्नाभिन्नै कार्यक्रम प्रस्तुत गर्दै आएका कलाकारहरु एक ठाउँमा जम्मा भएर गाईजात्रे प्रस्तुतिको तयारीमा जुटेका छन् ।तर, हँसाउने कलाकारहरुको संख्या धेरै हुँदा सबै एक समूहमा अटाउन भने सकेका छैनन् । पोहोर परार जस्तै दुईवटा समूहमा विभाजित भएर कलाकारहरुले यस वर्ष पनि गाईजात्रे प्रस्तुति गर्ने भएका छन् ।
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  राजेश हमाल मधेसी भेषमा

  काठमाण्डौ २१ साउन । फिल्म चलाएर हात लाग्यो शुन्यु भइरहेको बेलामा निर्देशक विजयविक्रम बस्नेत कमाउने दाउमा छन्। उनी आफ्नो फिल्म हात लाग्यो शुन्यु रिलिज गर्न नारायणगढ पुगेका छन्। फिल्म रिलिज हुने धरान, दमक, बुटवल, पोखरा र नेपालगन्जका हलमा समेत पुग्ने योजना छ उनको। अभिनेता राजेश हमाल मधेसी बनेको फिल्म कमेडी रहेको छ। राजेश दाइले रोल सुन्ने बित्तिकै रेस्पोन्स दिएर खेलेको फिल्म हो यो। उहाँ पनि यसबाट निकै आशावादी हुनुहुन्छ, बस्नेतले भने।
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  जिन्दगी ना मिले दुवाराको १० दिनको कमाई १०८ करोड

  मुम्बई १५ साउन । जोय अख्तरको फिल्म जिन्दगी ना मिले दुवाराले १० दिनमा १ अर्ब ८ करोड रुपियाँको कारोबार गरेको छ। फिल्मले भारतीय बजारबाट ८६ करोड र भारतबाहिर २२ करोड रुपियाँ कमाएको छ। फिल्म विश्‍वका १ हजार ८ सय पर्दामा रिलिज भएको थियो। जिन्दगी ना मिले दुबाराको अडिअन्स र क्रिटिक्स रेस्पोन्सले हामीलाई उत्साहित बनाएको छ।
• सलमान खान भए सबै भन्दा महगा
• हाम्रा नायिकाहरुको साउने बर्त
• जनकपुरबाट खोजी हुदै छ 'मिथिला आइडल'
• अरुका चलचित्रमा ब्यस्त भएका कारण आफ्नो चलचित्र बनाउन सकिन - झरना
• चलचित्र समिक्षा जिन्दगि ना मिलेगी दोबारा

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खेलकुद(sports update)

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  यु-१६ फुटबल प्रतियोगितामा आज नेपालले भारतको सामना गर्दै

  काठमाण्डौ २३ साउन । राजधानीमा जारी सोह्र वर्षुनिको साफ यु-१६ फुटबल प्रतियोगिता अर्न्तर्गत आज दोस्रो सेमिफाइन खेलमा समूह 'बी' को विजेता नेपालले भारतको सामना गर्दैछ । खेल आज दिउसो साढे तीनबजे दशरथ रङ्गशालामा हुने आयोजक अखिल नेपाल फुटबल सङ्घ एन्फले जनाएको छ । त्यसअघि पहिलो सेमिफाइनल खेलमा समूह 'ए' को विजेता पाकिस्तान र बङ्गलादेश आजै दशरथ रङ्गशालामा प्रतिस्पर्धा गर्ने भएका छन् ।
• यु १९ विश्वकप छनौटस् नेपालद्वारा पपुआ न्युगिनी २८ रनले पराजित

  काठमाण्डौ २३ साउन । यु १९ विश्वकप छनौटको आजको खेलमा नेपालले पपुआ न्युगिनीलाई २८ रनले पराजित गरेको छ। अविनाश कर्णले पाँच विकेट लिँदै नेपाललाई विजय दिलाए। सागर पुनले दुई र कप्तान पृथु बास्कोटाले एक विकेट लिए भने दुई खेलाडी रनआउट भए। यसअघि राजेश पुलामी मगरको सानदार ब्याटिङसहित नेपालले आइसिसी यु-१९ विश्वकप क्रिकेटमा छनोट खेलमा पपुवा न्यु गिनीलाई २ सय ७८ रनको लक्ष्य दिएको थियो।
• द्रविडद्वारा सन्यासको घोषणा

  एजेन्सी २३ साउन । भारतीय क्रिकेट टोलीका पर्ुवकप्तान राहुल द्रविडलर्ेर् इङ्गल्याण्ड भ्रमणपछि सिमित ओभरको खेलबाट सन्यास लिने घोषणा गर्नु भएको छ । ३८ वषीया खेलाडी द्रविड एकदिवसिय क्रिकेटमा आईसिसिको र्सवाधिक रनकर्ता व्याट्सम्यानहरुको सुचिमा सातौँ स्थानमा हुनुहुन्छ । उहाँले ३ सय ३९ एकदिवसियमा करिब ४० को औसतले १० हजार ७ सय ६५ रन बनाउनु भएको छ । सन् १९९६ बाट आफ्नो अन्तराष्ट्रिय खेल जीवन प्रारम्भ गर्नु भएका द्रविडले आँफुलाई अब टेस्ट क्रिकेटमा केन्द्रित राख्नको लागि सिमित ओभरको खेलबाट सन्यासको घोषणा गरेको बताउनु भएको हो । 

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Nepathya (the famous nepali band)

Amrit Gurung: The Pioneer of Nepathya Band

Nepathaya Band

Nepathya (Nepali:नेपथ्य also spelled - Nepathaya) is a popular Nepalese music band that was formed by 3 students from Pokhara, studying in Kathmandu, Nepal in the early 1990s. Nepathya is best known for its blending of folk melodies into new, youth-friendly pop and rock tune. Since its inception, Nepathya has gained consistent popularity and recognition and is one of the most talented band in Nepal. Nepathya’s songs usually portray contemporary Nepal. The moving force behind this band is Amrit Gurung who wears Gandhian frames ( supposed to have been presented to him from one of his aunts who was a staunch follower of M.K. Gandhi) and sings about peace and harmony. His songs encompass all of Nepal and is not limited to Kathmandu Valley. By hobby he is a photographer and a traveler. He has been to more than 70 of 75 districts of Nepal, most of them on foot. Nepathya has seen many changes in its band's line up. But the founder and the brain behind Nepathya is unfazed. "Being in Nepathya is like being part of a serious journey. Anyone who deviates from team spirit and artistic commitment, find it hard to stay with the team", Gurung says.

[edit] Albums

Nepathya has released nine albums

• Nepathya in 1991.
• Himal Chuchure in 1993.
• Min Pachas Ma in 1995.
• Shringar in 1997.
• Resham in 2001.
• Bheda ko oon Jasto in 2003.
• Ghatana – Incidents of Nepal in 2005.
• Mero Desh" in 2009
• Aaina Jhyaal in 2010.

[edit] See also

• Music of Nepal

[edit] External links

• Nepathya, Dhaka Topi Nepali Music Collection
• Nepalicollections.com - Nepathya' Songs
• Guitar chords and tabs of Nepathya' Songs
• source:wikipedia

[bryan adams]

August 05, 2011

 

Bryan tops 2 summer charts in Denmark this year

Every summer many radio stations, magazines and so on ask their audience to pick the best summer song of all times and often times Bryan and "Summer of 69" place high. This year, however, Bryan has managed climbing to the top of at least two summer song polls in Denmark.

First, he placed number 1 at Radio Alfa's All Time Summer Top 100 and put artists as ABBA, Don Henley, Venga Boys, Madona and so on behind. A couple of weeks later Summer of 69 won the poll at the newspaper site BT.dk beating 19 other of the most popular summer songs of all times. Bryan received 4572 votes where as Beatles who came in second with Here Comes The Sun received just 3192 votes.

Congratulations to Bryan for making #1 - again!

by Karina Hjorth

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August 04, 2011

 

 

Bryan Adams performing at Huntsville's Von Braun Center Concert Hall

Published: Wednesday, August 03, 2011, 1:49 PM
By Chris Welch, The Huntsville Times

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA - Most music fans will recognize Bryan Adams from radio hits such as “Cuts Like a Knife,” “Summer of ’69” and “(Everything I Do) I Do it For You.”

But the Canadian rocker, bringing his “Bare Bones” acoustic tour to the Von Braun Center Concert Hall Sunday, is much, much more.

* He’s a successful photographer, shooting photos of musical peers including Rod Stewart and Mick Jagger for magazines such as British Vogue, L’uomo Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire and Interview.

* He’s very active in numerous charities and causes, including The Bryan Adams Foundation, which tries to advance education and learning opportunities for children and young people worldwide. Adams was awarded the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia for contributions to popular music and philanthropic work via his own foundation.

* As one of Canada’s best-known ambassadors, Adams was a part of the Opening Ceremonies for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games alongside fellow Canadian Nelly Furtado.

* He’s also won 20 Juno Awards – Canada’s version of the Grammys – had 15 Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television in 1992, been nominated three times for Academy Awards for his songwriting for films, inducted into the Hollywood and Canada Walks of Fame and sold more than 65 million records.

* Adams played a role in the revival of stadium rock in 1985 alongside other acts such as U2.

The 51-year-old has been performing for more than three decades, including his “Bare Bones Tour” from 2008 through this year. He also started 2011 with a tour to countries including Bangladesh and Nepal. On Nov. 24, Adams will start the 20th Anniversary tour for his “Waking Up The Neighbours” album. The tour starts in Newcastle, England, and will feature his full band.

Bryan Adams in concert

When: Sunday, 8 p.m.

Where: Von Braun Center Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St.

How much: $37-$57, available at the VBC Box Office, ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 and all Ticketmaster outlets

Source: http://blog.al.com/entertainment-times/2011/08/bryan_adams_performing_at_hunt.html

Picture subtitle:Bryan Adams is performing Sunday night at the Von Braun Center Concert Hall
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Napalese Dances

Napalese Dances

Mask dances

Mahakali Dance
This is one of the most popular masked dances of the Newars. It is based on the religious story from a Hindu Puran Called 'Mahakali Mahalaxmi'. According to this , the three goddess Mahakali, Mahalaxmi, and Kumari (three of the eight deities that protect the eight directions of Kathmandu Valley and have different ghost followers. These mother goddesses were practiced by Eighty four sidhhas to gain mystic power) came down to heaven to vanquish the demons who spread great misery and hardship among human beings. So the almighty Goddesses waged a great war with the demons and defeated them, thus stabilizing peace and order on earth. This dance shows the great joy and happiness after the great victory over the demons.

Lakhey dance
This is one of the classical dance of Nepal. Once in a year during the festival of Indrajatra which is celebrated for nearly a week during the end of September or first part of October.
According to people's belief, Lakhey are man eating demons living in the dense forest. They hunt animals and people passing through the jungle. Whenever they have a good meal they dance with jog. Previously Lakhey dancers used to select victims for human blood sacrifices.

Monkey dance
it is performed by the teenagers wearing traditional customs and sticks in their hands. The Nepalese still pay great respect to the sacred myths and legends. According the religious epic Ramayan, the dance was performed by the monkeys to express their joy and happiness to their Lord Ram and his wife Sita after their victory over the demon king Ravan of Sri Lanka.

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Khyak Dance
Khyaks are supernatural beings. They are believed to be followers of Goods and goddess. They were visible to the people before electricity arrived. They are quite harmless. They simple used to frighten people at night. What the dancers perform is just the expression of Khyak's naughty nature. They perform dances to entertain Gods and Goddess.
Kawan (Skeleton) Dance
According to people's belief, kawans are the evil spirits to be seen mostly at street-crossing and cremation-grounds. They accompany the Gods and Goddess during their adventures. Sometimes they trouble people, causing stomach pain. But one can get rid of it easily by making some offerings, following the advice of a witch doctor.
Devi Daitya Sangram (The battle of Goddess and Demon)
This is dramatic dance form, here the hand some brave demon sees a beautiful girl and immediately falls in love with her. Then he proposes to marry her, but she answers that she will only accept one who can defeat her in a battle. the egoist demon gets very angry and tries to catch her. But it is not possible. They start battling. The demon sees her in every where as the furious. Goddess kali and collapses on the ground with fear. Then the goddess, one who is the universal power stands on him.

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Folk Dances

Jyapu- Jyapuni (Dhimey) Dance
This farmer's pair dance is generally performed during the harvest season in their community get together along with lively music and songs.
Indra Apsara (Nymph) Dance
In Veda, Indra is a divine supreme Hero of the Universe, king of Gods, who dances with Nymphs in the Heaven. This event as a memory for the local people of Thimi (Madhyapur) as if dead family members are watching this performance in the Heaven. The dresses of the dancers are, however, influenced by customs of Rana Minister's period. This Dance is in medieval style.
Lusi (Pestle) Dance
This is satirical street performance of social and political life, both on the local and international levels. However, the style of choreography and music are always same, only the story will be different according to time and space.

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Charya Dances

Manjushree
Manjushree, believed to have come from Mahachin, holds a special place in Nepalese culture as a Bodhisatwa who made Kathmandu Valley inhabitable by draining the water out of it. Long ago, the Kathmandu valley was a lake. Manjushree with his two consorts Barada and Mokshada came to Kathmandu to pay homage to Lord Swoyambhu.
Bajrayogini
Bajrayogini, the goddess of yogic practices dances joyfully in bright red color. She is the consort of Heruka and personifies the feminine energy. The temple of Goddess Bajrayogini is situated 3 miles from Kathmandu.
Pancha Buddha
The Pancha Buddha or Five Buddhas are Vairochana, Akshobhya, Ratnasambhava, Amitabha Buddhas and Amoghasiddhi. Each of these transcendental Buddhas has his particular color, posture, direction and wisdom.
Rakta Ganesh
The image of Rakta Ganesh (Red Ganesh) is generally found along with Mahakala at the entrance to monasteries in the valley as a protective deity. He is elephant headed and has three eyes.
Arya Tara
She is of green color and regarded as a consort of Amoghasiddhi. She protects the suffering beings in crossing the ocean of Samsara, of this life of suffering.

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Arun Thapa

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Arun Thapa (1954, 1999) was a popular singer of Nepal. His songs like Ritu haruma timi hariyali basanta hau; रितुहरुमा तिमी हरियाली बसन्त हौ , bhulu bhulu lagyo malai; भुलु भुलु लाग्यो मलाई have touched the heart of millions Nepali music lovers. His contributions in the Nepali music is remarkable and inspires many Nepalese singers in the field of music. His song Reetu haruma timi hariyali basant hau (You are the spring amongst the seasons) is on the number 7 lists of The Worlds Top Ten songs.^[1]

Contents [hide] 1 Birth & Death 2 Contributions 3 Discography 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Birth & Death

Arun Thapa was born in Calcutta, India in Jan 1954. His father was Ganju Thapa Magar.^[2] He was the permanent resident of Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur Sub Metropolitan City, Nepal. He died on 22 July 1999 ^[3] (BS 2056 Shravan 5 at 1815 hrs^[4])in Kathmandu.

[edit] Contributions

He had launched two music albums: Arun and The best of Arun.^[5] Both of the albums were very popular among the Nepalese music listeners. Thapa had continued his singing career for 30 years. He first sang his song in Radio Nepal in 1971.^[6]

[edit] Discography

• Ritu Haruma Timi
• Sajhko Jun Sangai
• Chot Ke Ho Byatha Ke Ho
• Jati Maya Laae Pani
• Bhulu Bhulu Lagyo Malai
• Aankhako Need Khosi Lane
• Jindagi Ke Chaa Ra Aakhir
• Aru Sanga Najokha Malai
• Dosh Kasailaai Dina Chahhanna
• Timi Herchhau Bhane
• Yo Manko Ke Bhar Hunchha
• Na Pohkine Na Jokhine

Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya

Narayan Gopal Gurubacharya (नारायण गोपाल गुरुवाचार्य)

Narayan Gopal Gurbacharya is by far the most prominent and popular singer in Nepali music. Narayan Gopal is the name that comes first when people think of or talk about Nepali music. Although many recognize him as a singer, he was also an accomplished music composer. His voice range allowed him to sing songs of every genre, often richly orchestrated with sitar, harmonium and flute.

Personal Life of Narayan Gopal

Posted by ;-) Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 1:21 PM

Vocal King Narayan Gopal Guruvacharya was born on Wednesday Ashoj 18, 1996 Bikram Sambat (BS) to a Newar family in Kathmandu. He was the sixth child and second son of renowned Sitar player Late Asha Gopal Guruvacharya and Ram Devi Guruvacharya. Narayan Gopal's father being a classical musician, wanted his son to venture in music field and follow his footsteps. To the satisfaction of his father, Narayan Gopal became interested in music from his early years. But, the interest turned out to be not exactly into classical field. He went to India to study classical music. But, he was more interested in singing than a classical music.

Music composer, late Gopal Yonjon and Narayan Gopal were very good friends. To make the friendship last longer they were bonded together by being "mits" - an unique Nepali custom where good friends enter into a kind of a lasting friendship. Being mit is generally seen as strengthening of the friendship bond between two friends. Narayan Gopal has sung many beautiful and soulful songs composed by Gopal Yonjon.

Narayan Gopal married his long time fan from Darjeeling, Pemala Lama. Pemala and Narayan Gopal didn't have any children.

Pokhreli music

Pokhara has become a music hub as FM stations mushroom, leading to the start of many local recording studios. In the past, artistes had to go to Kathmandu and spend weeks there recording songs. Now, they can record songs right here at a standard that is at par with studios in Kathmandu. Bar Digital Studio, started in 1995, is Pokhara's first recording studio. Says Buddharaj Bajracharya, proprietor, "Now that recording is easy here, we hope to encourage local artistes of all genres—folk, pop, modern and more." With four FM and three cable stations, music has blossomed in Pokhara. Recording studios are sure to grow too.
"Artistes used to go to Kathmandu searching for good musicians. Now, Pokhara has all the talent needed," says Samsung Tamang, music arranger of Bar Digital Studio. He adds, "Bands that used to record there now record here."
Namaste Pokhara Digital Studio, opened last year, is doing pretty good business. TR Kafle, proprietor, says, "With 60 percent of our time spent on folk music, 20 percent on pop and modern, and the remaining on radio programmes, documentaries, radio advertisements and dubbing, the studio runs for almost 13 hours a day." The studio uses hardware and software like Protools 6-1-1 and Digi-002 Rack. Managing director Chhabi Subedi adds, "We want to promote local talents and achieve professional excellence."
Fewa Digital Studio was established in 2000 to promote folk music in Gandaki and Dhaulagiri. Laxman Poudel and Tejendra Gurung, proprietors, say that the studio is always crowded with hopeful artistes. The duo says that after recent revisions in management, they have decided to release albums of various genres.
"Albums recorded in Pokhara are doing well," says Keshab Bastola, coordinator of New Pokhara Audio-Video. Deepak Bhattarai, musician, has also started a music company, Music Vision, to help develop Pokhara as the capital of Nepali music. Technical aspects related to recording are carried out here. Jitesh Pradhan, famed for his docu-song, says he enjoys being a part of this growing industry.
Studios producing and distributing songs and videos, such as Shree Vision, Pokhara Vision, AVCD Pokhara, Music Vision and others are gaining ground. Locally produced songs have become all the rage here in local cable and FM stations. Dev Chhetri of BC Cable says, "Our priority is local music." Other stations agree as much. As Dipendra Shrestha, station manager for Radio Annapurna, says, "We must support them."
http://www.wavemag.com.np/issue/article1631.html