What we acquired on the Pachpokhari Trek

 Kartik 18, 2078

We have decided to visit Pachpokhari in Sindhupalchowk. Which is located in Pachpokhari Thangpal rural municipality of Sindhupalchowk district. Pachpokhari is very famous within the Buddhist and Hindu communities. This place is both a holy place and a wetland. This place is famous for not only its religious aspects but also its spiritual, natural, and medicinal herbs. There are five ponds that is why its name remained Pachpokhari. Mahadev temple is most powerful temple within the district. Interesting myth of Buma Ruwa Waiba behind this Pachpokhari.

We started our journey from Kathmandu to Pachpokhari at around 6 AM. We started our journey from Jawlakhel, and we reached Jorsing Pwuwa, Sankhu.  We continued our ride to Melamchi. We reached Melamchi and observed the condition of the area where a couple of months ago a flood devastated Melamchi's residence. We ate snacks and asked about Pachpokhari. We continuously move forward to our destination. We reached Kot and had breakfast with a beautiful view of Gunja village (Darjeeling of Sindhupalchowk). The village is beautiful, and most of the people are from the Tamang community.

Our last destination for the ride is Bhotang village. The last bus stop and the last stop for other vehicles is Chhimti. We arrived in Chhimti after riding for 90 kilometers. After a while, we set out on foot in the direction of Pachpokhari. The path is steep up and down, which we must go through. On the first day, we reached Tupi Dada at around 4 PM. We inquired about the cost of a night's stay with Tamang Brother. There is a system of packaging per night, 7 hundred light meals. (We have to stay in the common room).

The very next day, we started our trek at 5:30. We didn’t carry a torch, so we faced difficulties in the dark. We do, however, ask Tamang brother for light. We met people who were returning back to their homes from Pachpokhari, and they were saying there might be only Sherpini didi. But she was saying, ‘I go to my son’s shed." This word really haunted us, whether we would get a chance to stay there or not. After 5 hours, we reached Chokar Dada and had breakfast. We rested for 30 min. Then we embarked on our trek to Nyoutsangpati. Luckily, we reached the hotel before it shut down (the hotel owner was returning to the village). We ordered lunch, and we had lunch with wild meat. If you want to stay at Nyoutsangpati, then rooms are available at a cheap price of 800 per head. When we finished our meal, we continued our journey. After around 4-5 hours of walking through Dharmaduwar and Sitalpati, we reached Pachpokhari.

When I reached there, I started to scream loudly, and my friend mad (Suman). He was earlier than me to stop Sherpini dd not to leave the hotel. In the middle of the way (path), we got information that Sherpini dd is leaving the hotel and going to her son’s Chauri shed (Goth). So it was the most challenging part of our journey. Finally, we met Sherpini DD. That was the happiest moment for us on the journey. We saw five beautiful lakes side by side; they are Jethi, Maili, Saili, and Kanchi. An amazing or interesting history we have known about Mahadev Temple and Pachpokhari. ‘Once upon a time, there was Buma Ruwa Waiba, he was the hunter and king of this area, and one day he was hunting the prey around Pachpokhari, he saw people planting paddy in the lakes. Surprisingly, after a while, they vanished and one man dissolved inside the land. When he saw a man vanished, he knew it was Mahadev, and he took out the bell of his hunter dog and offered it there where Mahadev dissolved, at the same area where the temple is built.

According to the myth, if you find paddy crops, you will be the luckiest and filled with prosperity. Your wish will be granted in this temple if you beg and pray with a pure heart. So, many people come here at Bhadra full moon to pray and wish for good luck in their lives. A huge carnival starts every year in Bhadra's full moon. Many witch doctors, Jhakri, and Lama will be present at that time to become mightier and to demonstrate magical and spiritual power to one another and to oneself.

The very next day, we went to the top of the peak and witnessed the Jugal Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Phurbi Chyachu, Madiya, Rolwaling, and Langtang range. Pach Pokhari is full of adventure and mysticism. The geographical terrain, flora and fauna, and mountain vistas are best witnessed by anyone who reaches there.  We also enjoyed a lot with nature and the amazing history of Pachpokhari and the water resources on the top.

Itinerary:

Kathmandu – Melamchi, Kot (Gunja village), Bhotang, Chhimti

Chhimti to Nyotsampati and then Pachpokhari.  

 

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Sabha Pokhari, Sankhuwasabha, the finest destination

Sabha Pokhari is one of the best places in the Sankhuwasabha district of Province 1 of Nepal. Its area coverage is 222.08 square kilometres. It lies at 27.450019 degrees north latitude and 87.300000 degrees east longitude. The current chairperson of this place is Mr Ratna Bahadur Subba. In the lap of Makalu Mountain, a naturally existing pond is whispering to us and sparkling to nature. This pond is situated at an altitude of 4240m from sea level. Visitors can view Lumba Sumba, Makalu mountain simply from the pond area. The pond includes clean, sparkling and freezy cold water melted directly from a mountain range. This pond is considered to be spiritually pure and has high religious significance.

Conferring to the Mythology, an enlightened sage named ‘Byasa’ defined to the eighty-eight thousand sages at the pond area in the Vedic age. Some people also believe that Lord Shiva described Puran to sages at this pond. So the name ‘Sabha Pokhari’ came after this incident where the English meaning of it is ‘Gathering and meeting in this place. Visitors and locals believe that if any pilgrim or visitor bathe in this water, his/her good wish will be fulfilled for sure.

Sabhapokhari is surrounded by rocks, green grasses, large rare species of flower, medicinal herbs like ‘Panchaaunle’, Sunapati, ‘Bhairampati’, ‘Kukumpati’, ‘Thulo Okhati’, ‘Dhupi’ and many more which are still needed to be discovered and branded technically. Due to very high altitude, many people suffer from altitude sickness ‘lekh lagnu’ while visiting. The symptoms of Lekh Lagnu are headache, vomiting, nausea, difficulty in breathing etc. To prevent and maintain appropriate health, medicinal herbs like Rani Timur, maize flour mixed with local alcohol, walking slowly, deep breathing, frequent consumption of lukewarm clean water, avoiding drinking and smoking etc. The combination of the flower bloom, green grass, rock cliff and mountains, crystal clear pond water make it look like a piece of heaven which is still underrated in the tourism industry of Nepal.

This place is so barren and adventurous for travellers that there is no road access for transport. Due to this, there is no proper facility for food and lodging for visitors. Trekkers have to carry all necessary kinds of stuff and the guide must have good knowledge of the pathway to evade wandering and avoid possible accidents. For travellers, its passing route is also very adventurous. Visitors have to pass very steep and narrow pathways along the side of rocky mountains looks like a perfect plan of madness. Along with that windy air pushing away from the trail makes the journey more tough and scary. Placing own camp, cooking food requires more energy for vacationers. The problem of wind, landslides, thunderstorms, extreme cold etc. makes the journey dreadful on winter days.

 

There are many routes for travelling to Sabhapokhari. People can walk through trails starting from ‘Khandbari’, Headquarters of Sankhuwasabha district which is about 8 hours far from Dharan in four-wheelers. Tourists can directly use the airway from Kathmandu to Khandbari to save their time and effort. An alternative way for vacationers might be through Gupha Pokhari, Sankhuwasabha. This place is about 2 hours away from Basantapur, Tehrathum.

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On average the trekking will be about 5 days long for which trekkers must be self-occupied during travel. Portable tent material, fast food, warm clothes, clean drinking water, medicines, a strong flashlight, firing materials, emergency cell phones must not be ignored during the journey. Weather forecasts should not be ignored during or before the journey. The solo trip must be avoided because of risk. Trekkers must carry at least five to ten thousand Nepalese rupees cash in hand and rest in a bank account for emergency cases. Always attempt to prefer the month of Bhadra to Ashoj (August-October) for clean suitable weather to get a clear panoramic view during the trip.

 

The place is not only religiously important but it has its natural importance. It is the best place for trekking. If you want to choose ways from Khadbari then crossing Bhankharka, Mangmaya, Mansima, Khongrana Danda we finally reach our destination Sabha Pokhari. We can also travel to this place from Basantapur (Tehrathum) by enjoying the natural beauty. We cross Chauki, Gufa Pokhari and Milke to travel towards this pond. Twenty-five different types of Rhododendron can be seen while blooming in Milke. We can view sheep and yak grazing on green hills, snow-capped mountain and white cloud playing hide and seek with green land attract everyone. In the lap of white Makalu Mountain Savapokhari is one of the most attractive places. We can sight the different places of different neighbourhood districts like Taplejung, Pachthar, Khotang, Bhojpur and Tehrathum from this pond on a clear day.

We sense as if a piece of heaven is drop-down to earth after viewing this place. This is one of the quality touring locations for Nature lovers.

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What is life? story of life, the suffering of life

Barahachhetra municipality, ward no 5, Sungava village, Sunsari. Father passed away, a mother is abroad. Two elder brothers are also in a foreign country. An elder sister was together, but she too got married and went to her husband's home. This is how twelve years old Sajan BK became alone at home. Sajan studies in a nearby school in grade five. He stays alone in this house. Lonesome is his friend. Lone Story. The school has morning classes. He has to wake up early in the morning. It is not possible to cook food early in the morning every day. Most of the time he has to leave an empty stomach for school. My farms are small, and my family is nuclear. Without working, will not have enough to eat in the morning and evening. Without working, will not have enough to eat in the morning and evening. As the sun rises in the morning across the hills the Asare song gets echoed in the melodious tone. Without working, will not have enough to eat in the morning and evening. Plough and harrow are the grace of my shoulder, hoe on my hand To sustain the living, I must face ups and downs. Children in playing ground} Sajan returns home from school during halftime at around 9:00 am on his bicycle. 

Today in the morning he was able to cook rice only. But had not got time to eat. He could not prepare curry too. He hurriedly swallowed rice with chutney of last night. He could not eat much. A piglet reared at home got the food to eat. I have left apart from my family since my childhood. Tears are my snacks and I eat rice along with tears. How much shall I shed the tears? Where lies the tree of wealth? Who sow it? Oh, God. Why are people left alone like this? Left apart from my family since my childhood Tears are my snacks and I eat rice along with tears How much shall I shed the tears? Where lies the tree of wealth? Who sow it? Oh, God. Why are people left alone like this? Where lies the tree of wealth? Who sow it? Oh, God. Why are people left alone like this? He returned to the school on the same bicycle. Man Singing School is off now. He returned home with a pleasant face as ever and a smile. While it is scorching hot, I feel very tired to pedal the cycle. After reaching home I like to rest for some while. Does not feel like eating. I feel as if someone could cook for me and feed me. Today you did not cook the vegetable, you ate just rice and chutney. I was getting late. It takes half an hour to cook rice. Meanwhile, I can prepare chutney. Thinking to eat rice with chutney, I did that. That is why you left the chopped vegetable? I was getting late. If attendance is missed, you get less number in the annual report. Um. Halftime... half an hour... vegetable cannot be cooked. It takes one hour. Oh. I will run out of time. Instead of that you put some water, a pinch of salt and chutney and eat. And left for school. 

House is lonely. There is no one else to talk with. A piglet and some hens are the creatures at home beside him. Sometimes do you not like to talk with me whenever staying alone at home? There is no one to talk with. And? All alone. How to talk with self? The soul too has to speak up. Neither can I make two voices. I just sit even though it is unpleasant. I would have played the game if I had a mobile phone. Could have talked with my brothers. There is no one. I feel very sad. Why? Thinking that others have their brothers, sisters and mother with them. When did your mother go abroad? It has been six months since she left. She has been abroad three times. First of all, she went to Saudi or somewhere. Second time to Kuwait. And this time too Kuwait. Is she in Kuwait now? She went to Kuwait two times. This time and last time. Where have your two brothers gone? Qatar. Abroad. Both. Are both in Qatar? Oh. Do you talk to them? My mother never phones me. My brother does. Oh. What does your brother say? My brother, Sanam. He asks me to focus on my studies. Do you have a phone? No, I do not have. My sister's phone, she gives me it sometimes. Your mother, brother, when are they coming back? My brother, Sagar had said that he will come soon. But has not come yet. I have no friends. What have you asked for from your brothers? A tab and a smartwatch. But I feel they will not come. Are you afraid of sleeping alone at night? Yes, I do. What do you do then? I cover my face with a blanket. Do you like to eat alone? If my mother was here like others, she would have cooked for me. It is that. I had requested my mother not to go, but she left. My brothers were talking, I left for school. Yes. And? By the time I returned from school, she was gone already. 

If I had a mother with me like others she would have loved me... I felt bad. When I was much younger, I used to ask my father about my mother. But he never answered? Baba used to say that she has gone somewhere. And after some years, as I grew up... ...my brother, Sanam made me talk to my mother over the phone. And then I recalled that she has gone abroad. When do you remember your mother a lot? Always! When I cook rice when I get ready for school. Before my mother used to serve me food herself before going to school she also used to give me some pocket money. While going to school. This is me and my father. This is my sister. Sajan used to love his father the most. His father took the road never to return. His father's love now has transformed into a picture. I remember him, time and again. He used to love me a lot. He used to buy things for me staying empty-stomached. I stayed with my father until the age of seven to eight. Um. Then he passed away. My father... till now I feel as if my father has not passed on. I feel he is somewhere nearby. Did your father use to cook for you? Feed you? He did not have time to cook. He had to go to work. While returning from work, he would bring beaten rice... Soup noodles, biscuits etc. What work did your father use to do? My father? He did not have any big work. He used to work in a paddy field. Chopping the wood. Dismantling houses. He used to do such works. What had happened to your father? I do not know but it was something like pressure... high... or low. Do you know when did he die? It must have been two to three years now. This house was not built. Only pillars were erected. My father was sharping my pencil, I was eating rice. After eating rice, I left for school. My father... It was just half an hour I was in school, we were informed...my father passed away. 

A boy came to our school to take us. My elder sister... slapped the boy who was there to inform us. Um. Thinking that he was lying. But he insisted that was true. But when we came, he was already dead. He was laid on the floor. I wept a lot. I kept asking him not to leave us and to return to us. That is what I said. Many people cried. When your loved one dies, an unbearable pain occurs in your heart... your heartaches, no one can see that. The pain inside your heart cannot be seen by anybody.

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My trek upto Salpa-Silichung-4156

 

I started my trek on 9^th Mangsir, 2077 up to Salpa Silichung. My first day kickstarted from Lalitpur to Diktel. I started riding at 8 AM and reached Halesi Mahadev (Holesung) at approximately 251km, which rode by me till 2 PM. I ate fish in Jayaram Ghat, you can enjoy fresh fish from Dukhkoshi if you via this way… I visited Halesi caves and Halesi Bazar but due to covid19, I couldn’t enter inside the main temple. After an hour, I moved to Tuwachung dada, which is famous in both the Kirant myth and the Rai community. The first civilization; Tayama, Khiyama and Hechhakuppa: Tayama and Khiyama were the first women to establish the knitting (handloom) industry and Hechhakuppa was the first man who established farming in Kirant history. I observed Tuwachung Dada and moved to Diktel bazar of Khotang for the night stay. I stayed in Diktel with my brother Jerry.

The very next day, I rode to Chakhewa Katiike, where I grew up.  After a day, we (our team) started our journey towards Silichung. (One of the most well-known destinations in Eastern Nepal). We reached Dhotre the border of Khotang and Bhojpur through Maluwa Pokhari and Dalchinge Dhunga. The next day, we woke up early in the morning then packed all things (luggage and food) and moved ahead. For lunch, we reached Dilpa Nagi (Haruwapani) nearby Maiyung hill. We cooked our meal according to our duties… likewise, fetching water, collecting firewood, cutting meat and cooking. 

After eating lunch, we walked again. Our destination for the day was Rawadhap but I was exhausted because of the long and steep way. While we moved from Haruwa Pani we reached Bakhor (tiger trap) and Tarakhase Pokhari, interesting fact behind this pond' name is the star that was fallen there that created a pond that is why its name is Tarakhase Pokhari. After observation of Tarakhase Pokhari and Bagkhor, we moved to our next location Satdobato. Where we can get 7 ways to separate different locations. Continuously, we reached Laure Bhir, where we have to offer a stick for a better and successful journey. This Laurebhir is steep uphill, the way is very risky as well. Our water bottles were already empty. So, it was a hard moment to climb uphill without water and we used an alternative to water as ghee, we ate ghee and continued our journey till Rawadhap.  When we reached there all sheep and Chauri sheds were packed, finally, one of my relatives booked one shed for us to stay there and somehow I felt relief in a fatigue mood.  We have enjoyed a lot at night eating local foods with drinks as well as typical songs too. 

The Rawadhap is the fountain of Rawakhola, which place is famous for Sampang Rai, where they started their upbringing. The next day our final destination was Salpa, so we decided to move early. Then in our journey on the way, we observed Hadipokhari (Step pond of Salpa) and its history. It has an amazing saying and features too. There is a belief that once if we crossed the pond shouldn’t look back again.  Our lunch cooker went fast to make rice when we reached … one friend is waiting for us to show the direction of our cooked food. But that place was half an hour from the main route that moment was hilarious. Salt was with us and they went half an hour far from the main route to cooked food due to scarcity of water. Many of us didn’t go to eat lunch because of the far and steep slope way from our main path to Salpa Silichung. We left them and started to drink alcohol and fry maize on an empty stomach. Then we moved without waiting for our other friends. When we reached Bikhe (Bhike), some left friends met us and we started drinking again, I was overwhelmed by the news that Salpa is nearby from this area. So, I started heavy drinking alcohol made by locals using millet. Tukse is traditional a pot of the Rai community which is made up of wood. So I drunk a shot in Tukse that made me unconscious (Knock out). Then I don’t know anything till the next day. While under the overpressure of pee, I woke up at 2 AM, everything was blank in my head due to yesterday’ alcohol. Finally, I asked my friends what happened yesterday and where my belongings are. Then all my friends started to tease me about whatever I have done yesterday due to heavy drinking. 

At 4 AM, we started our journey towards Silichung peak. It was a very scary and unforgettable moment in my life. Because of the steep uphill, my legs were shaking. But I didn’t give up. My willpower finally led me to a successful journey to the top, at 4156m above sea level. I enjoyed the trip a lot on the top of the Silichung, and the mesmerizing scenes and vistas gave me happiness throughout the journey. Everyone who visits is captivated by the enigmatic history and scenery. We sense that a piece of heaven has fallen to earth after viewing this place. This is one of the quality-tour locations for nature lovers.

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Who is Kirant RAI, Gai Khane Bhasa

Who is Kirant RAI

Rai people is very ancient and landlord (Mulbasi) of Nepal since its existence. Many dynasties and books described that Kirant rulers were brave, friendly and economically prosperous at that period of Kirant regime (around 5080 years ago). Kirat has been discussed since the Rig Veda, considered to be the first written text in the world. Handmade/handloom product especially woolen products were exported during the time of Kaultilya’s Arthasatra. 29 to 32 Kirant kings had ruled over the Nepal at that time Nepal was bigger than current map. Mentioned in Saskrit verse 'Marutantra Himakhanda' and Dr. Jugmang Gurung half of the Asia was Kirant territory. Overall, there were 29 kings of this dynasty who reigned over Nepal for about 1225 years. According to the chronicle (history) of Kirkpatrick genealogy, Kiratis reigned over Nepal nearly 900 B.C. to 300 A.D. On the base of the Puranas and other ancient religious texts, it is assumed that the Kiratis reigned in Nepal after Gopal and Mahipal. Kirati kings were well proficient in the art of warfare, and were skillful archers. The cultural and religious life of the people was highly developed under the Kirants, The key holistic principle is MUNDUM. They adored Lord Shiva/Parbati known by different names (Mahadev/ Paruhang/ Sumnima/ Kirateshwor) and nature etc. The images of Kirateswar Mahadev and Birupakshya show the typical of architecture of the Kirants. Buddhism also flourished under the Kirants, during Jitedasti regime. The stupas, pagodas, and temples were all constructed on the model of kirants art.

Currently, Kirant people are living an east from the Kathmandu valley. They are Rai, Limbu, Sunuwar, Jirel, Dhimal etc. These people are very laborious, friendly and honest. They worship to ancestors and nature. According to my grandfather; Jetho is Bhote, Mailo is Rai and Kanchha is Tharu, we are children of Paruhang/Shiv. Among Kirants, Rai is prominent caste having many festivals and rituals, which are Sakenwa, Chachhuwa, Mangsire, Chhembi Mang, Thampung/Sikari, Suptulung, birth to death, etc. Rai people have diverse sub castes, such as Bantawa, Chamling, Sampang, Kulung, Thulung, Mewahang, Nachhiring, Yamphu, Lohorung, Bahing, Koich, Puma, Khaling, Wambule, Yakkha, Dumi, etc.

But nowadays, numerous Rai people do not communicate their language and culture because parents themselves have not taught their children at home. Also Kirawa children did not yield interest because this language was not imparted in any school and so called modernization somehow also effected in Rai culture and language. Besides ethnic people, other caste people called our language (Gai khane bhasa)… Because of these, our Rais tradition, culture and language are at the edge of extinction.

 

‘Mundum’ is the oral literature of the Kiratis. Mundum is called oral literature as it still survives in the oral tradition and contains comprehensive descriptions of Kirati's language, literature, culture, history, geography, songs, music, religion, philosophy, etc.

Mundum is the ancient cultural history and common identity of the entire Kirati. Therefore, Mundum is not only the heritage of faith and belief of the entire Kirati, but also the source and basis of the overall identity.

 

Kirant Mundum encompasses chiefly:  How human beings existed in this world. What they worship, why they worship, when they worship and how they worship are seen in rear occasions. Worship fire hearth three stones or Suptulung, Chhekulung, Sabalung and B    aralung, which each chula has different meaning. Suptulung is head of the firehearth or family, Chhekulung is chhekuchhachi choricheli and sabalung is son.

SOME RITUALS IN RAI CULTURE WITHIN LIFE SPAN

1. Naming Ceremony (Wachakma Halam):

When a new baby is born, after 5 to 6 days, first home purifying and naming ceremony will be done with head women from the kinship, which I have already updated how we will conduct naming ceremony and its process.

2. Kok Sukmau Halam (Rice Feeding):

First food feeding to baby called rice feeding or Coke Sukmau. It comes after 5 months. In first (rice feeding or Coke Sukmau) program, baby will be given variety food and liquid by scooping with a coin. Nowadays, those who can afford make silver or gold spoon and give first food grain and liquid like hengma and umbak to baby for he or she is existed. The key purpose of this ritual is somebody is now on entity and acknowledged as a vital member of family. He or she is equally rights and he or she became a member of heir.

3. Chewar and Guneu Cholo (Tangkhoma Halam and Humao Halam):

This ritual conducts in odd months after two years. Like 3, 5 and 7 years.

4. Marriage Ceremony has several traditional procedures. Marriage is prominent ritual and part of life in human beings. Mother and father will not be responsible after completion of their son and daughter’ married. Parents will be freed from their responsibility, after giving blessing to married couple if they didn’t help and take care, parents will not be sinner or in other way son or daughter both are capable to handle their lives ahead.

5. Death

 

Rais are Nature and Ancestors worshippers like sun, moon, air, water, soil, local deities, Paruhang and Sumnima etc. Within Rais community there are 26 different languages, which people are, somehow communicate with their own language. Rai celebrate Sakenwa twice a year that are Dongdawa and Donglasa (Udhouli and Ubhouli). Sakenwa Silli dance which is widely known as Sakhewa, where Rai people perform many types of imitating like planting, harvesting and animals. Bhumi puja, in Kirat Rai language it is called Henkhama Puja and Rasi Puja. Rai execute Chenbi Mang puja which indicates prosperous of wealth. Also execute new harvest food grains puja Chachhuwa Mang, which brings happiness and wealth to the family. Rai people have spiritual beliefs which perform through Nakchong or Mangpa that is healing and curing method or treatment to patients. They believe in divine and evil spirits, folklore myth is a one of the most mysterious parts among Kirantis.

These are some of the traditions and culture of Kirant Rai. There are many more tradition and culture which I will update later on... Baddhe Baddhe Alangney, Thank you.

 

 

 

 

 

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Baraha pokhari is a destination of special faith

Barahpokhari is a destination of special faith

Occupying an area of ​​five kilometers, Barahpokhari is located 16 kilometers south of the district headquarters Diktel. Barahapokhari situated in 1700 meters above from the sea level in Khotang district east of Nepal. Anyone can visit hidden tourism destination of Khotang then explore sacred Baraha Pokhari pond and Shangkheshwar Mahadev temple which lies in Barahapokhari rural municipality of Khotang district. Crowds flock to Barahpokhari to take a dip into pond. Especially on Haribodhani Ekadashi, the two-day Mela is held around the pond. Even today, pigeons are flown here to ensure peace in life. A new species of red fish is found in Barahpokhari. It is a endanger species in the world.  Barahpokhari has been declared as one of the 100 tourist destinations of the country by the Government of Nepal.

In the middle of the forest, there is a huge pond. Whose source and exit are nowhere to be seen. The volume of the pond, which is located on the flat land in the middle of the hill, looks the same for twelve months. There is a saying that in ancient times, when a fish came out of the yard of a house and ate it by roasting it, water came out of it and 12 houses of the Magar settlement were submerged in the lake.

It takes two days to reach Barahpokhari on foot from Diktel Bazaar. Diktel, Temma, Chuichumma Boflu, Chhitapokhari, Chipring, Indreyanipokhari, Khotang Bazaar and after crossing Sawakhola you can reach Barahpokhari in about three hours. Barahpokhari is reached from Udayapur via Buwanjorghat and Kulabadh in Sunkoshi on the border of Khotang and Udayapur. From Bhojpur, it reaches there after passing through Pandhare bazar of Bhojpur.

There are plenty of local style hotels in Barahpokhari so there is no problem to stay there. Apart from food, the hotels around Barahpokhari are rich in delicacies such as celroti, sibaltarul and ghartarul etc occasionally. It is believed that worshiping Barahmai and Shankheshwar on the south side of Barahpokhari will fulfill the dream. In order to bring peace in life, it is customary to fly a pair of temple pigeons and to worship by bathing in a pool for purity.

There is a belief that one can get salvation by bathing in this pool which looks green for 12 months. It is believed that a couple who have been married for a long time and have no children can have children if they come here to worship. On the occasion of Haribodhani Ekadashi, the Mela here is especially crowded with devotees. It is also customary to sow Satbiz in the pond on Ram Navami, Shivaratri, Balachaturdashi and Maghe Sankranti.

The meat of the poor is 'Akkabare chilli' (Birosi)

There was a time when green Akkabare used to be synonymous with the meat of the poor. From our ancestors it was customary to hunt or kill and eat wild animals. Gradually, the animals began to be raised and fed. With the change of time, various things are changing. At the same time, money came into vogue. Before that it was customary to meet the need by exchanging the goods needed by one and the goods needed by the other. When the money came, it was not easy to get it. People started buying things now, but money was very important and it was just as difficult to get money.

If someone had to kill and eat a domestic animal, the meat would not be sold until another village was informed. Meat, which our ancestors have been eating, is still very popular today. So when meat is cooked, rice is eaten a lot. In this sense, Akkabare is called the flesh of the poor. After biting the chillies, the rice can be eaten sparingly and it was also compulsion too. It was customary to eat spicy chilies and eat the rice to cool down and fill the stomach.

Time is strong, when a beautiful woman doesn't look at WB Yeats, he wants to spit in the face of time, not the woman. As the saying goes, with the passage of time, everyone has access to more or less money. But even though we human beings have been going through such a situation, now we have changed like a 'Tuppibat Pala'. As much money as our leaders and some employees have, but our leaders and employees will not stop taking bribes. Is it also given by time? Or… So don't forget the roots even if you flow with time.

My experience and the season of Akkabare Birosi.

गरिबको मासु अक्कबरे खोर्सानी

एक समय एस्तो थियो जुन हरियो अक्कबरे खोर्सानीलाई गरिबको मासु भनेर पर्यायबचि शब्दले बुझाउथ्यो । हाम्रो पुर्खाहरु बाटनै सिकार गने वा जंगलीजनावार मार्ने र भोजन गर्ने चलन थियो । बिस्तारै जनावारहरु लाई द्दरपालुवाको रुपमा पालेर भोजन गर्न थालियो । समय परिवर्तन संगै बिभिन्न कुराहरु परिबर्तन हुदै आय । त्यसै क्रममा पैशाको चलन आयो । त्यो भन्दा अगाडी एकलाई चाहिएको समान र अर्कोलाई लिनदिन चाहिने समान साटासाट गरेर आवाश्यतmा पूर्ति गर्ने चलन थियो । जब पैशा आयो, त्यो पैशा पनि सजिलै पोउन सकिने अवस्था थिएन । हुने हरुले अब समान खरिद गर्न थाले तर पैशाको अति महत्व थियो र पैशा पाउन पनि तेतिकै गाह्रो थियो ।

येदि कोहि कसैले द्दरपालुवा जनावार मारेर खानको लागि अर्को गांउलाई सम्म खबर गर्दानी मासु बिक्दैन थियो । हाम्रो पुर्खा देखि भोजन गर्दै आएको मासु एकदमै मिठो भोजनको रुपमा अहिले सम्म प्रचलित छ । त्यसैले मासु पाक्दा भात धेरै खाने गर्दछ । यसैको अर्थमा अक्कबरे लाई गरिबको मासु भनिएको हो । जुन खोर्सानी टोकेपछि भात झयाम झयाम खान सकिन्छ र त्यो बाध्यतmा पनि थियो, खार्सानी खादा पिरो हने र भात खाएर सितल साथै पेट भर्ने चलन वा समय थियो ।

समय बलवान छ, कबि W B Yeats लाई सुन्दर नारीले नहेर्दा उसले समयको अनुहारमा थुक्न चाहान्छु नारी लाई होइन भनेझै आज समयले कोल्टे फेरे संगै सबैको पहुचमा धेरथोर पैशा रहेको छ । तर हामि मानिस त्यस्तो अवस्थाबाट गुजिन्दै आएता पनि अहिले टुप्प्बिाट पलाको झै गरी परिवर्तन भएका छौं । पैशा जति हुदानि हाम्रा नेता र कर्मचारीहरु द्दुस खान छाडदैनऊ । यो पनि समयलेनै दिएको हो की ? त्यसैले समयसंगै बगेपनि जरा चै नभुलऊ ।

मेरो भोगाई अनुभूति र अक्कबरेको सिजन

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Job application & resume

 

                                                                                                Dec 03, 2018

To,

Executive Director/ Project Manager / H.R. Manager

Kathmandu, Nepal

 

Subject: Application for the position of Assistant Monitoring Supervisor

Dear Sir/Madam,

With reference to job opening published at 28th Nov, 2018 for the position of “Assistant Monitoring Supervisor” in website (goodweavenepal.org), I hereby submit my application.

 

I am Sujan Rai, I have passed Master’s degree in Humanities with Major English and Bachelor level with Sociology.  I have three years of working experience with NGO as a counsellor and program officer. My responsibilities were to manage all the short term programs and coordinate with focal persons. As well as to take counselling of the client. Moreover, I have two years of working experience with local stakeholders as well as district level. Therefore, visited in different parts of Nepal and gained experience of cross-cultures equally makes me comfortable with migrants and other sections of society.

 

I found this position is appropriate for me in terms of my interest, previous experiences and the location. I am hardworking and motivated person from ethnic group having good interpersonal, communication and team building skills. I love to take up new challenges and always willing to work with new communities and the groups. I can give my full contribution to address the needs of targeted groups and to achieve the goals of Organization. So, I am very much interested to work with your organization, based in monitoring supervisor.

 

If I am entrusted for the responsibility of Assistant Monitoring Supervisor, I assure a satisfactory service to achieve the goal and objectives of the organization. To pursue the esteemed consideration of the well-known organization Nepal GoodWeave Foundation, I have attached my updated CV along with other documents. I hope that you will be giving due consideration to this application. 

 

It would be my privilege to discuss further my application and look forward to hearing from you.

 

 

 

Faithfully yours

 Sujan Rai

Manbhawan-5

Lalitpur, Nepal

+977-9842063425

raisujan110@gmail.com

Sujan rai

Objective		Seeking a position to utilize my skills and abilities that offers professional growth while being resourceful, innovative and flexible.
Experience		Field Enumerator - Martin Chautari 7th Feb – 29 Feb 2018 & 6Th March – 18Th March 2018 Conducted a field survey & research on “Study on Financial Dynamics of Community Schools in Nepal”, in 21 schools of sankhuwa-sabha & Palpa districts. Research-Survey: The Relief Trust  Adolescent Attachment survey in 11 schools of Kathmandu Valley 2014 Programme Officer in The Relief Trust (TRT), Basundhara May, 2016 – Till date (Jestha, 2073 – Till date) Trainer of psychosocial counselling, proposal writing and submitting for fund. Coordinated with other governmental and non-governmental organization. Monitoring and Evaluation of staffs.   Intern counsellor at Child Correction Home, Bhaktapur July 08 – Dec 07, 2015 Counselling to the juvenile child, group counselling and individual counselling. Given psycho-education, coordinated with Staff. Recorded cases of clients and monitoring and evaluation of the cases   Managing Officer in Chomolungma Stores, Dharan & Kathmandu Branch 2009-2015 Coordinated with Bank loan Manager, dealt and convinced to the customers. Maintain symbiotic relationship with owner, staffs and customers   Worked as Account/Admin in Chamling Grocery Store, Dharan 2005-2009            Dealt with Product Company's agent or manager. Management of department stores, surveillance of staffs and briefing about policy   Front Desk Officer cum receptionist : Elite Pioneer Academy 2002-2004 Counselling all visitors regarding computer and English language course
Education                             LANGUAGES   AWARDS		tribhuVan university central campus, KIRTIPUR – ma ENGLISH LITERATURE 2014 MAHENDRA MULTIPLE campus, Dharan– bachelor in HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE (bA) Major Subjects: English, Anthropology and Sociology 2009 mahendra multiple campus, dharan – intermediate Major Subjects: English, Culture, Political science 2005 shree Annapurna SCHOOL, BHOJPUR – school leaving certificate (slc) Major Subjects: Economics 2002 English, Nepali, Bantawa and Hindi   Achieved Academic rewards
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE                   COMPUTER COURSES		§  Psychosocial Counselling Supporter Training (Training Assistant) Asian Development Bank (ADB) (23 days) §  Awareness programme on Child Mental Health in Gauri Shankar School, Bafal (Half a day) §  Group Intervention to the students of Sunrise Orphanage Home Nepal (1 day) §  Given Psycho-education to the members of Blind Youth Association Nepal-BYAN (1 day) §  Visited 6 districts with the programme kinship caregiver by SOS Nepal, as a supporting trainer §  Teaching Tuition of Compulsory English for grade 11 and 12 at ELCO Institute, Koteshor, Kathmandu   Advanced Computer Skills- Cissco, PHP, Mysql, CSS, Hardware & Networking Web development and design- (raisujan.com.np, therelieftrust.org.np) Basic Computer Skills- MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Page maker
training		§  Cognitive Behavioural Approaches in Counselling by The Relief Trust (TRT) §  3 Day Behaviour Modification by Monalisha Pradhan §  3 Day Workshop on Research and Proposal Writing by Psychbigyan Network Nepal (PNN) §  Three days' workshop on "Couple Therapy" by IsraAID, at Baluwatar §  Two days Suicide prevention facilitation training by The School of Psychology (TSOP) §  Three days' workshop on "Domestic violence – understanding, identifying and intervention" Under Building Stronger Roots Project by IsraAID, at Baluwatar §  Psychosocial Counselling training 6 months in The Relief Trust, Basundhara §  5 Days training on Cognitive Behavour Therapy (CBT), at PeDS office, Budhanilkantha §  Training at Manang Hotel for 4 days on Basic Leadership Development Course & Gender Mainstreaming Workshop By NCE Nepal and ASPBAE §  Appropriate use of different methods and media in providing psycho education §  TOT at Palagya Hotel for 5 days Training of Trainers on GESI (Gender Equality & Social Inclusion) By DIDIBAHINI Organization (Sastha) §  Performing research activities including proposal writing and report writing as an academic courses as well in the organization §  Orientation on Proposal Writing by PeDS
References		Ms Laxmi Maya Rai Programme Officer UNICEF Nepal, Eastern Regional Zonal Office, Biratnagar Email: luxmirai@yahoo.com       Phone No: 977-9813012969 Ms Chetana Lokshum Executive Director The Relief Trust Baundhara, Kathmandu Email: achetanaz@gmaill.com Phone No. -9851241636 Ms Nita Gurung              President,              Dignity Foundation              Email: ntgrg07@gmail.com              Cell No. 9851125409977

 

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