Hello Guys,
As we all know Kali Gandaki Basin is the homeland or ancestral land of the Magars. There is no two opinion that the today's region of Palpa, Syangja, Rukum, Rolpa, Parbat, Baglung, Tanhun, Pyuthan, Arghkhanchi is the land first inhabitated by Magars. The foremost & the strongest evidence is the name of the place, rivers, villages & mountains was named in line with Magar Language. One of the most common way to identify it is use of 'DI" as suffix. For example Marsyangdi, Myagdi, Karadi etc. In so of the places some names has already been converted to Khas language & some more are in process of it (by knowingly or unknowingly). Here, I want to make it clear that I have no negative thoughts or feelings towards Khas language or people. This mission is just to save the Magar language & culture with whatever little way we can do. And any sensible people will definitely try to protect their own language culture or religion, of which we can see ample example in today's scenario.
Since, I am from Syangja I would like to give few examples so that we can be more clear on it. For example, there is a well known stream in Syangja called Andhikhola. I am sure most of you have heard this name. In Magar language this is still called 'Aangdi' which according to me because of mispronunciation it converted into 'Aandhi' & hence the Aandhikhola.
There is famous place in Walling municipality named Changchandi. A famous Shiva temple is also located there. I have heard that people are going to change the name of that place to something else.
Hence, I have taken this very small initiative to at least make Magars aware of their ancestral heritage & the culture. & hope that this small initiative will help in stopping converting Magars name into Khas one.
So what we have to do is you guys have to just mention the name of the place, village, stream, river or mountain which has DI as its suffix. if possible its meaning & where its located.
And if anyone else has any more technique like place name with suffix PA for example in Tibetan language means place hence the name Palpa, Rolpa, Dolpa etc.
Few more Suffix I want to mention here is 'LUNG' means stone in Magar language Malunga, Ilunga etc.
'YANG" suffix Galyang, Lalyang etc.
So, anyone who wants to share more on this line is warmly welcome & lets do it together.
Here, below I am trying to write the Magar names in & around Syangja. You guys can add on to it with me depends on your area.
Dharadi - Common name of place or stream
Karadi - Name of the stream & hence place in Galyang Nagar Palika, Syangja
Malunga - Name of the bazaar in G.N.P. Syangja
Ilunga - Name of the place
Changchandi - A famous place in W.N.P. it has a famous Shiva Temple
Waling - LING means song in Magar language - A municipality in Syangja
Syangja - This possible could be derived from SAINCHA means expanding.
Aangdi - Aandhi Khola as I have mentioned before
Gwadi - Name of the place
Japkadi _ Name of the place in Palpa
Rumbakdi - Name of the place
Tolatung - TUNG means at that place or point
Bartung - Name of the place near Tansen
Gurungdi - Name of the place
Garangdi - Name of the place
Tansen - Is possibly derived from TANSINGH, In Magar language SINGH means wood
Bajhang - JHANG means on earth
Lotcha Khohore - KHOHORE means Bhir in Magar language. LOTCHA means long so it means Steep Mountain.
So, guys I hope you guys will keep adding the list & will definitely want to here any interesting thing which you guys want to share with us all.
I will also try to update more names in the future.
