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Artist is a descriptive term applied to a person who engages in an activity deemed to be an art. An artist also may be defined unofficially, as, "a person who expresses themselves through a medium". The word also is used in a qualitative sense of, a person creative in, innovative in, or adept at, an artistic practice.An artist is a person engaged in one or more of any of a broad spectrum of activities related to creating art practicing the artsand/or demonstrating an art. The common usage in both everyday speech and academic discourse is a practitioner in the visual arts only. The term is often used in the entertainment business, especially in a business context, for musicians and other performers (less often for actors). "Artiste" (the French for artist) is a variant used in English only in this context. Use of the term to describe writers, for example, is certainly valid, but less common, and mostly restricted to contexts like critism.
Kalidas Shrestha (born May 23. 1923) is a Nepalese artist, sculptor, social activist, and is the founding chairman of Kamala Memorial CommunityBangdel was born in 1919 in Darjeeling, India to a family from Eastern Nepal. He spent his youth in a Himalayan village and, later, graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from the Government College of Arts and Crafts in Calcutta in 1945. In 1952, he traveled to Europe where he studied art in Paris, associated with the likes of Pablo Picasso and George Braque and made a name for himself as an artist with his distinctive, non-traditional Nepalese style.
LAIN SINGH BANGDEL
Bangdel stayed in Europe until he was invited by the king to work in Nepal in 1961. From 1968-69, he was a Fulbright Professor at Denison University in Ohio and taught Nepali History of Art. He was elected to head the Royal Nepal Academy in 1972 and, during two terms, he dedicated himself to further research of Nepalese art and art history.
Service Center. He also founded Nepal Fine Arts College and was his first campus chief. He also serves as an honorable member of Nepal Academy (then Royal Nepal Academy). He is considered as one of the greatest artists of Nepal, and perhaps South Asia.

Dashain
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.Dashain commemorates a great victory of the gods over the wicked demons. One of the victory stories told is the Ramayan, where the lord Ram after a big struggle slaughtered Ravana, the fiendish king of demons.
TIHAR(DIPWALI)

About Tihar : The Nepali festival Tihar is also known by many names such as Dipawali or Bhai Tika or Laxmi Puja or as a festival of lights. It is a five-days festival, which comes soon after the Dashain Festival, and Tihar is all about worshiping of different animals such as crow, dog, cow, and worshiping of the Hindu Goddess of Fortune or Wealth (Goddess Laxmi), and cooking great meals at home, brothers and sisters shopping for gifts, flying kites, decorating homes and streets, playing cards with friends, resting and relaxing, and finally ending the festival with an exchange of a special temporary mark on forehead (tika in Nepali). The last day of the festival is known as Tika day or popularly known as Bhai Tika day (Bhai in Nepali means Brother). To sum up Tihar festival, Tihar is the festival when sisters wish a long life to their brothers (Bhai)!
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Nepal is a land of Festivals. It is said that each day is celebrated as a festival here in Nepal. Festivals effectively bind together the Nepalese people of diverse cultural backgrounds and beliefs into one nation. There are many festivals in Nepal some related to only particular ethnic groups but some festivals are of national significance such as Dashain or Tihar; some are confined to the Katmandu Valley, while still others are celebrated only within one or two villages or cities. For Nepalese it's a living part of their rich cultural heritage. On a festival day the Nepalese take their ritual bath, worship different gods and goddesses, visit the temple, observe fasting and undertake feasting.
Baisakh (April and May)
Mother's Day/Mata Tirtha AunshiThis festival is also known as the day of "looking upon mother's face" or "aama ko mukh herne". On this auspicious day, sons bow and touch their mother's feet with their forehead and offer sweets and other gifts and daughters offer gifts and sweets to their mother. The mother in turns give blessing to their offspring. Those whose mothers are already dead take a holy dip in Mata Tirtha pond, which is situated 8-km southwest of Kathmandu.
Buddha JayantiIt is the day when Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha in Lumbini of southern Nepal on full moon day over 2,500 years ago when he was enlightened and when he attained Nirvana (Salvation). In the Kathmandu valley, this festival is also known as "Swanya Punhi", or the full moon day of flowers. The main ceremonies take place around the massive stupa of Swayambhu situated atop a hillock to the west of the city and Boudhanath.
Jestha (May - June)
Red Machendranath JatraThis festival is also known as Bunga -Dyo Jatra and takes place in the city of Patan. Bunga Dyo, is the Buddhist as well as Hindu deity of rain. During the festival the deity's image is put in a towering chariot and pulled by ropes through the narrow streets of the city followed by a large crowd of worshippers accompanied by a small crowd of traditional musicians adding even more excitement to the occasion.
Ashadh ( June - July )
DumjiIt is celebrated in all the Sherpa settlements in the month of July. The Sherpas of Kathmandu and Helambu regions participate in dancing on this day.
Generally, there are no such major festivals in this month. Being the rainy season, this month is the peak time for harvesting crops.
Shravan (July - August)
Naag PanchamiIn, Hinduism, the Naag or the snake is considered as divine. The Naag or the divine serpents are believed to be a guardian of the ground and power over the Monsoon rainfall. On this day of Naag Panchami, devotees paste pictures of the Naag over their doorways and pay homage. Milk and rice are left outside the door holes and corners to assure the blessings of the serpent god. Devotees also take the holy dip in the pond name as Taudaha, which is 6 km to the south of Kathmandu. There they worship Karkotak Naag, the serpent king.
Rishi PanchamiRishi Panchami falls on the third day of Teej. On this day, the seven rishis, or sages, of the Hindu pantheon are worshipped by women to cleanse all sins of the previous year. Sages are the symbol of the purity of religion and holy practices in this earth. Especially Women clean their teeth and bathe at the holy rivers especially at the Bagmati River near the Temple of Pashupatinath.
Bhadra (August - September)
TeejTeej is a festival of womanhood. This is a special festival for married women who are supposed to fast all day and bathe in the holy waters of the rivers. In this day married women are supposed to wear red and a lot of ornaments. The day recalls the heavenly occasion when Parvati, daughter of the Himalaya, won the hand of Lord Shiva after severe meditation and fasting. The night before this day, women gather together to feast and take heavy foods and sweets for next day's fasting. Although having a severe fasting even without water, they sing and dance and share their feelings by means of songs among sisters and friends. It is believed that their married life will be long and happy and they will not lose their husbands if they celebrate this festival.
Gai JatraIn this festival, every family who has lost a relative during the past year must participate in a parade through the streets of Kathmandu leading a decorated cow. It is believed that the sacred animal, Cow, helps departed souls to cross the Baitarni River or cosmic ocean in their journey into the after world. The other part of Gai Jatra is humour. Comic dramas and street shows making fun of government officials are performed; Newspapers bring out special "mad" editions. In this festival at Kathmandu, people proceed along the festival route individually. In Bhaktapur, tall bamboo poles, wrapped in cloth and topped with horns made up of straw are carried around the city in the memory of death.
Gokarna AunshiIn this festival the sacred bathing ceremony of god Janma-dyo takes place. The holy water, which is used to bathe the god, consists of butter, honey, milk, curd, and sugar. Priests collect the bath water and sprinkle it over the devotees as blessings. After ritual washing, the image is put in the sun and painted meticulously to give it a fresh look and then he is given a new silken robe. This day is also celebrated as father's day, "babu-ko-mukh-herne" and sons and daughters offer good food and gifts to their father in this day as an honour to their father.
Ashwin (September - October)
DashainThis is the biggest festival in Nepal and lasts fifteen days in all but the main festivities are concentrated in nine days. Dasain represents the victory of good over evil, as according to legend it commemorates the killing of a demon by the goddess Durga. The first day of the festival is known as Ghatasthapana - the placing of the sacred vessel where Barley seeds are planted in the sand and nurtured for 9 days. During this festival all the government offices and schools will be closed. The skies of Kathmandu will be filled with kites and the marketplaces are filled with farmers bringing their buffaloes, goats and chickens to sell. The 8th day of the festival is known as Mahashtami and is marked by a fast by all orthodox Hindus. In the morning, animal sacrifices are carried out at temples dedicated to the Goddess Durga. Similar sacrifices are made throughout the country and on this day practically every household in Nepal eats meat. On 9th day, vehicles and other mechanical items are worshipped and sacrificed so as to prevent accidents during the coming year. The peak of Dashain celebrations is reached on the 10th day known as Vijaya Dashami, the day of victory. On this day, all Hindus and Buddhists, in their fineries visit their elder to seek blessing and tika (a dab of red vermilion powder mixed with curd and rice) and shoots of the barley know as Jamara, (which are planted on the 1st day). As all visits cannot be completed in one day, they continue until the end of the festival, Kojagrat Purnima. The main highlights of the festival are new clothes, grand feasts and kites flying.
Kartik (October - November)
TiharTihar is doubtlessly known as the Nepal's second most important festival, which is known as " The festival of lights". The festival lasts for 5 days and is the time of lights and sequins decoration, fancy sweets and juicy fruits. The 1st day is known as the Kag Tihar where the crows are worshipped. 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th is known as Kukur Tihar where dogs are worshipped, Gai Tihar where cows are worshipped as the representative of god Laxmi, Govardan tihar and Mha Puja where Newar's worship own self for good fortune throughout the coming year and lastly the Bhai Tika or Brother's Day where every sister worships her brothers and prays to Yama, the god of Death, for their brothers' progress, prosperity and longevity respectively. On the Bhai tika or Brother's Day, sisters' put multi-coloured Tika on the brother's forehead and garlands them with flowers. The brothers are offered many delicacies including sweets, fruits etc. as well as her blessings where as the brothers then in turn give Tika to their sisters after which gifts are also exchanged.
Mangsir (November - December)
Bala ChaturdashiThe festival Bala Chaturdashi marks the end of a corpse-snatching demon, Balasur, and ensures peace for the soul deceased in the past. At the sunrise of the Bala Chaturdashi, everyone makes his or her way to the holy Bagmati River to cleanse. The festival was installed to appease the restless soul of those whose bodies could not be properly cremated.
Magh (January - February)
Swasthani PujaIn this festival, the Swasthani scripture is read every evening for a month. Worshipping Swasthani will bring together parted relations, remove curses, and result in limitless gifts. Goddess Swasthani is the ultimate gift grantor; if insulted, she can make life miserable. By worshipping Swasthani, Parbati attained Lord Shiva as her husband.
Falgun (February - March)
Maha Shiva RatriThis festival, taking place at Pashupatinath temple is dedicated to the god Shiva, the God of Destruction. On the day, one will find almost impossible to visit the Pashupati temple which remains jammed literally! The day is observed by visiting Pashupati temple, drinking and dancing. Sadhus - the replica of Lord Shiva enjoy the day by smoking cigars and sweets. This is the grandest and most prominent among the numerous festivals, which is celebrated in the honor of Lord Shiva. On this day, people offer rice, vermilion, fruits, flowers and coins and priests in turn give back a small portion of Chandan Tika (made from Sandalwood), which is considered a gift from Lord Shiva, and a sign of his blessing. Many of them undergo one or more days of fasting.
LohsarLohsar is the festival of Sherpas and Tibetans, who welcome the near year by celebrating this festival in which one can see feats, family visits, songs and dance in monasteries and colourful prayer flags decorating streets and rooftops and the colours seem especially brilliant at the Bouddhanath and Swayambhunath stupas. Crowds of celebrants at this place bring in the New Year by throwing tsampa (roasted barley flour) into the air.
Chaitra (March - April)
White Machendranath JatraThe goddess White Machendranath is also known as the Janma -Dyo, the Buddhist deity of compassion. The main feature of this festival is a weeklong chariot procession of Seto (white) Machchhendranath. The procession starts at Durbar Marg and winds through the market squares to end at Lagan, to the southern end of the city where the shrine of the mother of this deity is located.
Ghode JatraOne of the great festivals of Nepalese, Ghode Jatra, takes place to satisfy the demon who is believed to be buried under the soil of Tundikhel. In Kathmandu, The festival is celebrated as a purely stunt show such as jumping, motor cycling, horse riding, gymnastics and sky diving which is performed by the Nepalese Army. 'includes/travel_guide_right.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/lib/php:/usr/local/lib/php') in /home/nepalhik/public_html/festival-n food products and other goods.

Art and ReligionNepalese expressions of art, classical and modern, are imbedded in the daily practice of religion. Unique craftsmanship is most easily found in temples, architecture, shrines, fountains and the design of religious objects. Understanding the various religious creeds as well as the representations of gods and goddesses. HINDUISM The word Hinduism was introduced in the 19th century to define the aggregate beliefs of the Arya, immigrants who left Central Asia in 1500 BC, and animist religions of native populations in India.nces the appreciation of Nepalese art.Each deity has different names, as well as different symbols, attributes, tasks and powers according to what god it represents. Each deity has a vehicle, an animal usually which serves master. Primary Hindu gods are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva ............ 1. BRAMAHA- Brahma is the creator of the universe. Attributes are the rosary, the receptacle of holy water, the ladle and the book. 2. VISHNU 3.MAHADEV 4.KALI etc hindu people have the concept of 33koti god and goddess

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