Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Janai Purnima

tying janai/doro in handJanai Purnima is known as the Sacred Thread Festival. On this day Hindu men, especially the Brahmans and Chettris perform their annual change of Janai, a yellow cotton string worn across the chest or tied around the wrist of the right hand. This thread is only given to males during a lengthy and impressive religious ceremony called the 'Bratabandhan'. This cord initiates them into manhood and commands them to faithfully the follow the relegion. It is called Rakshya Bandhan as this festival observes the bond of purity and security. Rakshya means "to protect" and bandhan is "tie" or "bond". Rakshya Bandhan is a bond or tie of protection. This thread is which is tied around the hand is called Doro. Some people even say Janai for Doro.


Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing

Tharpu Chuli or Tent Peak is one of the trekking peaks in the Nepali Himalaya range. The peak has a nice central position in the Annapurna range. It is easier to climb than both Hiunchuli and Singu Chuli which also are trekking peaks of the Annapurna. The ascent requires ice climbing equipment.
http://www.trektonepal.net/trekking-packages/Tharpu-Chuli-Tent-Peak-peak-climbing-71.html
Peak Climbing,Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Everest Kalapathar Trekking

Kala Patthar, meaning 'black rock' in Nepali and Hindi, is a mountain in the Nepalese Himalayas.Many trekkers in the region of Mount Everest will attempt to summit Kala Patthar, since it provides the most accessible point to view Mt. Everest from base camp to peak (due to the structure of Everest, the peak cannot be seen from the base camp).  Everest Kalapathar Trek