Magar Vs Kirat : Is Magar part of Kirat family?

"After the fall of Kirat dynasty in 330 AD, Kiratas scattered in different part of Nepal. Those that settled just outside the Kathmandu valley like present day regions such as Jugupyaro, Thadpa, Darkha, Cheptu Gau and Sindhupalchowk district are known today as Chepang, Jirels, Hayu and Thami.

Those Kirat that settled east of Kathmandu became known as Rai, Limbu, Dhimal, Sunuwar and Yakkha today. As for those Kirat who remained in the Kathmandu valley became part of Newar family. Meanwhile, scholars and historian have identified Kiratas who settled west of Kathmandu as Baramu, Chhantyal and Magar.

Magars are settled mainly in Palpa, Gulmi, Myagdi, Rukum, Salyan and Rolpa (Ukyab and Adhikari, BS2057:45). They are also found in Arghakhanchi, Syangja, Parbat, Baglung, Dolpa, Surkhet, Sindhuli and Udaypur. Their traditional land area was referred to as "Athara Magarat" or the eighteen regions of Magars and "Bara Magarat" or the twelve regions of Magars. The area belonged to what is today called Karnali and Gandaki regions.

According to their mythology, the Magars evolved from two types of caves, namely Pelma Khar Pu or barely dispersing cave, and Yoma Khar Pu, or hornet's cave and scattered in all four directions (Budhamagar, BS2059).

Magar Custom and Rituals:
Magars have their own language which belongs to the Tibeto-Burman family and has three divisions called Kham, Kaike and Magarati. Magars have their own separate costumes and cultures. Even the rituals of Bara Magarat, Athara Magarat and Dolpa are slightly different (Budhamagar, BS2053). They have, like those of Gurungs, singing and dancing groups such as Ghatu, Kaura, Jhabre, Nachari, etc.

Magars are basically followers of Buddhism. Even though majority of them are Hinduized, they worship hunting gods and goddesses within their families and outside, the gods of dead ancestors or their grandfathers and grandmothers. They have adopted their own practice of worship. They bury their dead and they have their own belief system regarding life after death (Hitchcock, 1966:25-34). From the perspective of their ancient faith system, they appear as worshippers of nature or as animists again conforming to other Kirati groups like Chhantyal, Dhimal, Rai and Limbu whose religion revolves around worshiping of nature, land and ancestors.

Magar like other Kiratis believe in shamanism and their dhami (the faithhealer) is called Dangar and their jhankri (another kind of faithhealer or shaman) is called Rama. The traditional spiritual and social leader of Magars was called Bhusal who was very influential in the early days (Bista, 1996:66).

Magars have an informal cultural institution, called Bheja. Bheja performs religious activities, organizes social and agriculture-related festivities, brings about reforms in traditions and customs, strengthens social and production system, manages resources, settles cases and disputes and systematizes activities for recreation and social solidarity (Dhakal, 1996). Christening ceremony is held on the fourth day in Bara Magarat, whereas the naito lagaune or navel-fixing ceremony is held on the twenty-second day in Rukum. In many places relatives are employed in lieu of priests for the job of conducting such ceremonies. There is a special cultural practice of offering phultika (literally "marking forehead with wet rice grains and offering flower") to the firstborn son. A ritual of anna prasan or starting of cerealfeeding is held in the sixth month if the baby is a boy and in the fifth month if it is a girl. The Magars of Pipaldanda and Humik in Palpa district, however, perform the cerealfeeding ceremony by touching the baby's mouth with cooked rice three times on the very day of christening ceremony (Baral and Magar, BS2050:62).

Magar is one of the four group that were codified as "namasine(unslaveable) in the Muluki Ain (National Code) of Nepal written by Jang Bahadur Rana in 1854. The other three are Gurung, Limbu and Rai. While the rest of the Nepalese ethnic group were classified as slaves(masine) in the Muluki Ain, the tyrant Rana government could not enslaved these four group. Outside Nepal, these four group are known as the Gurkhas or the "bravest of the brave".

By: Dilip Rai

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD4xr5nJrBE

Magars History - III

The Magars are divided basically into seven clans or septs: Thapa, Ale, Rana, Budhathoki, Roka, Gharti and Pun. All the seven Magar clans intermarry one with the other and are officially of equal social standing.

Of the early history of the Magars nothing whatever is known. The first mention of them is the fact that in A.D.1100, the Magar King of Palpa and Butwal, Mukunda Sen, invaded and conquered the Nepal (Kathmandu) valley. ^[5] It is always understood, however, that they have resided round about Palpa from time immemorial and that they were probably the earliest settlers from the north. This part of the country was formerly divided into twelve districts, each under its own ruler, being known as the Barah, or twelve, Magarant ^[6] or twelve Thams, the members of each supposedly being of common extraction in the male line.Some records show these twelve areas as being Argha, Gulmi, Isma, Musikot, Khanchi, Ghiring, Rising,Bhirkot, Payung, Garhung, Dhor and Satung, ^[7] but it is probable that some of the latter places should have been excluded in favour of Palpa, Galkot, Dhurkot, Char Hajar Parbat and even Piuthan and Salyan. ^[8]

The Magars of middle and western Nepal lay claim to an exciting role in Nepal's formative history. Their kingdom was one of the strongest of west Nepal in and around Palpa District during the time of the 22 and 24 rajyaprincipalities (17th and early 18th centuries). ^[9] Hamilton, during his research in Nepal in 1802, came to conclusion that all the kings of 24 principalities including Sen King of Palpa in the Western Nepal were Magars. ^[10] Some Magars believe that they have the same origins as the Thakuris. ^[11] [12] It is quite possible though that the aristocracy among Magars assumed and acquired the Thakuri caste and status. ^[13] After the fall of constitutional monarchy in Nepal, many scholars have been claiming that Nepal's former ruling Shah kings were the descendants of Magar Kings of Barah Magarath/Kali Gandaki Region.The 18th century king, Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of the modern Kingdom of Nepal had announced himself as a Magar king. According to Hamilton, Mincha and Khancha, the forefathers of former Shah kings of Nepal, were of Magar descent. ^[14] Baburam Acharya, the famous historian of Nepal, also confirmed that Nepal's former Shah kings were the descendents of Magar Kings. ^[15]

Many prominent historians of Nepal have started to write Aramudi, 8th Century ruler of Kali Gandaki Region, as a Magar King. Aramudi is said to be named after Magar language. Jayapida [782-813 AD] ^[16] whose other name was Vinayaditta, a king of Kashmir, invaded Kali Gandaki Region, a traditional homeland of the Magars of Nepal. Aramudi resisted the invasion and virtually defeated Jayapida. ^[17] After capture by Aramudi, he was taken to the right banks of the Kali Gandaki river, ^[18] in a strongly built fort, ^[19]where Aramudi imprisoned him. ^[20] Jayapida was a powerful king of Kashmir who ruled for 31 years and had defeated the kings ofKanyakubja(Kannauj), ^[21] and Prayag/Allahabad in Utter Pradesh, India. He was in a conquering expedition to the valley of the Ganges. ^[22]

The truth of Nepali puppet politicians.

In context of today's political situation in Nepal, its very hard to find a Nepali who has not concerned with the politics. So, I  as Nepali has my own set of perception on it. Yes, I am a Magar but before that I am a Nepali and Nepal is my country which gives me my identity.

One thing which I want to share, is that we should not go for ethnic based federalism. To be honest I am against the federalism itself. I am sure present political drawing of Nepal does no harm to anyone, its a shear waste of time for political leaders to have discussion into it. Nepal as one of the poorest country in the world, who has no funds for its development, how will it bear the expense of all the mini parliaments and the stomach of all the starving state level politicians.

Though, I myself is not a PhD holder, but my experience says that again ethnic based federalism will only lead to disintegration. I have no doubt about the good motive of the politicians who support it, or may be their perspective of making good for ethnic people. But, in future I am sure it will lead to further chaos in the country, say why future, right now also Bahun & Chettri are staging protest to include themselves in indigenous list, and such kind of incident is going to increase in future. For development of country and people we just need right politicians with right attitude.      


Though its very hard to find the truth, what politicians really want and is who is honest or who is puppet. But whatever the truth is or wherever they want to take Nepal in future, one thing is sure for the moment that today's political situation in Nepal is not happening. Though if we don't want to believe that what we are reading about our politicians and all the bad rumours, the situations made us believe that may there is some piece of truth in all that. Otherwise, is fours years not enough time to draft a constitution for our country, I think no one will agree on this except the one who wants to make fool of himself.

 In all these today I have come across a beautiful article which I think he said what I have in mind hence want to include in my blog.

Please go through it. Its shows that first we are Nepali than Magar, Bahun and others.

"Nepal: Why Is The Oldest Country In South Asia So Helpless Today?

Politicians have deceived people of Nepal many times in the past and have now done so again. They are forced to confront the terrible reality that they the people are regarded as nothing more than simply voters. The Constituent Assembly (CA) was dismissed without promulgating a constitution in 27 May, and its failure was a massive setback for the country’s fledgling peace process. A huge opportunity for progressive change was lost, and now they are going through the worst political crisis since the country entered into the peace dialogue in 2006. The death of the CA spawned many rumours. Some blamed its death on foreign influence and domination and on the fact that some of their political leaders are nothing less than undercover agents for whom the wellbeing of their nation is not their sole interest. No country should suffer interference and meddling from foreign powers, but Nepal seems suddenly to be faced with just that. Some political leaders appear willing to sell themselves and the country to outsiders amid unprecedented levels of corruption, mismanagement and chaos.

Many of their political leaders are accused of being nothing more than agents of foreign powers. Rumours have it that some are pro-India, some pro-China, and some even pro-America. There are strong rumours that some are working for India’s intelligence Research and Analysis Wing. They must ask themselves some important questions: Are their leaders really guided by the interests of their own nation or are they just the puppets of outside powers? How independent are they today as a state and as a nation?

Why are they silent on these issues? Why do politicians always enjoy immunity? It is time for theirs leaders and the political parties to provide proper answers to the people.

I come straight to the point. Nationalism has justifiably an important influence in domestic politics and in determining relations between states. It provides a moral basis for the existence of states within the international system. Nationalist issues have provoked people of Nepal many times in the past, and today Nepalese nationalism is reflected in strong anti-Indian sentiments felt by their people. Many resent domination from the South in every aspect of their political development. New Delhi’s frequent interference in their internal political affairs is made to seem normal today because of the double standards of some of theirs political leaders. Critics argue that if those leaders had not relied on India for their own personal political advancement, Indian encroachments would not have been as severe as they have been. If such criticisms and rumours are true, people deserve explanations from those politicians.

There have been many worrying incidents in the past, but I wish to cite only a few recent examples here. Before the sad demise of their historic Constituent Assembly, it was alleged that a diplomat in the Consulate General of India’s office in the Tarai low land town of Birgunj, one of the major cities of Nepal, encouraged Madhesi politicians (Political Parties based in the Terai) to ‘create a storm’ in opposition to a recent pact on State restructuring. The diplomat urged the political leadership of the central Tarai to instigate a protest in support of the Madhesi people. Critics argue that the creation of Madhesi-based parties, the Madhesi movement and the Madhesi agenda are directly linked to India’s long-term strategic design for Nepal. Some of their major political parties showed concern and sought clarification from New Delhi, but mysteriously their protest, if any, was but superficial while the other parties remained conspicuously silent on the issue. Now all is silent and forgotten. The government of Nepal officially neither bothered to investigate the incident nor sought to identify who was responsible for the incident in Birgunj. Could it have been the Nepali Congress Party, the Maoists or the Madhesi leaders themselves? This recent incident is sufficiently serious to provide a very big question for them to think about today: are they really as free an independent sovereign state as they should be?

Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai himself has often been blamed for being Delhi’s keenest stooge ever. It is alleged that he was elevated to the Prime Ministerial chair with open support from India as part of that country’s ‘Guinea Pig Republican Experiment’ in Nepal. However, he has never sought to provide any justification or denial regarding this issue. Is it not time morally for him to offer some rational justification? Otherwise should his right to remain in the highest public position in their country not be questioned?

The greatest attack, however, on Nepal’s sovereignty comes from the frequent border encroachments by Indian forces. They hear time and again in the news that Indian armed police forces have terrorised Nepali people living in the border area. Without permission they enter their country with weapons and threaten their people. Every day they read that their people suffer from these kinds of atrocities, but they seem to do nothing about it. Why are the people of Nepal so helpless? What is government for? There are rumours every day that India does not respect the independent status of their country. It interferes excessively with their internal politics, which appear now to be guided by Delhi alone. Why is this happening? Why is the oldest independent country in South Asia so helpless today? Who is responsible, and why do they not look for proper solutions?

Promoting Autonomy

Their loss of self-esteem and self-respect may be due entirely to the ‘do as they are told’ culture adopted by their politicians. On any national issue of importance, it seems that they can no longer make decisions on their own. Their greatest failure may be due to the fact that some of their politicians are obsessed by the politics of the ‘chair’ on which they spend much of their valuable time. It seems that they may be too ready to compromise in order to hold on to power: they cease to work solely for the nation’s good. As they understand nothing except power why should they worry about the people and the nation?

No nation can survive as a foreign poodle. Protecting Nepal‘s right to autonomy will entail change and modernization within their democracy, strengthening thus the functioning of both state and society. Those ways alone will the nation be able to provide, for its citizens and their progeny, security and safety as well as status and prestige. At the same time there must be a strong commitment to respect, protect and fulfil individual rights within a free and fair society. It is vital that state policy is aligned to human rights in order to maintain its stability and self-control.

As they are seeking now to re-define and re-structure themselves politically, socially and economically on the way to making their society more inclusive and accountable, they have a golden opportunity to re-visit, re-analyse and re-assess their foreign policies and diplomatic relationships. They should seek to preserve the best of the past and abandon the worst. Experience shows that leaders and politicians talk and make vague promises but seldom react forcefully to what they see and even talk about. Their great need now is to find a united voice and a single policy on major issues that can unite their political parties and civil society alike.

National identity has been described as ‘fundamentally a matter of dignity’. It is revealed through the respect that they show to each other and by the way in which they behaves among themselves. Chanting sentimental, nationalistic slogans does little to promote and consolidate their values, their identity and their national pride. Nationality and birthplace naturally give rise to sentiments and emotions, but if the people of Nepal are really to enhance their nationalism and pride, they must become more pragmatic and more visionary.

The politics of compromise and the culture of ‘doing as they are told’ must cease in their country. They as voters as well must learn to be more responsible in the choices that they make. Bad politicians must not be given a chance to reach power, and those elected must reveal to the electors what goes on inside public affairs. Transparency and accountability are essential in politics. Politics should be about talking to and listening to people. Telling the truth earns respect, even when people disagree. It is time now for their politicians to offer rational explanations regarding these various issues so that they can establish a vital fresh beginning for clean and tidier politics in their country.
The quality of leadership is tested in difficult times, and no time is likely ever to be more difficult than the present. The choice is theirs. Nobody should underestimate the capacity of their people, but for their sakes politics must be synonymous with service in defence of the national interest. Theirs leaders must cease prostituting their services for personal gain.

By Dr. Gyan Basnet

Source:  http://www.eurasiareview.com/17062012-nepal-why-is-the-oldest-country-in-south-asia-so-helpless-today-oped/"

Magars: Used Always - II (PLA vs Maoist)

Just start this way, today how many Magars are there in Nepali politics. As I have mentioned in my earlier blog if we leave CPN (Maoist), in rest other parties there is no Magar politician leaders. The irony is that in Maoist also you can count the Magar leaders in your finger tip, Ram Bahadur, Thapa, Barshaman Pun and say 3-4 more and the list ends.

Here, what I have observed is that exactly opposite PLA is almost full of Magars. Everyone, knows that all 601 CA members who had nothing with them before have at least managed to built a house in Kathmandu. Exactly opposite what happened with PLA, only few bucks thats it.

There is nothing bad in becoming a good fighter. But, All Magars who are in maoist would like to request them to choose for political life instead of PLA. Now  let Bahun and Chettri also fight for the country and you guys enjoy the luxury of Life.

Federalism in Nepal: Whom & What for?

"In Nepal, there are three types residents in the country viz An-adibasi (those who are living from immortal time), Aadibasi (indigenous caste), Aaprabasi (migrants). Brahmins, Chhetri and few Newars are Anadibasi. Magar, Gurung, Tamang, Rai, Limbu, Sherpa, Rajbansi, Tharu and Dhimal etc are indigenous castes. Unlike, migrants are Muslims, Bengalis Marwadis, and Madhesis, who came to Nepal extending their business and trade. But, some culprit political leaders of Nepal are creating a dangerous condition of conflicts among these three groups of residents. Federalism and racism are neither issues nor solutions of Nepal. Who lives if the country's identity dies and who dies if the country's identity lives? So, our realistic issue is to assure their equal and active participation in every sector of nation building.
Maoist leaders' disguised appearance is obvious. They have used the selfish political leaders, particularly the Maoists, to destroy Nepal's dignity, unity and identity. The question of saving the nation from such pressure and conspiracy has fallen on the shoulders of patriotic Nepalese, army, security organs and constitutional heads. However, I loath even to utter the names of some non Maoists as Nepali Congress late leader Girija Prasad Koirala, leaders Sushil Koirala, Ram Chandra Poudel, Krishna Sitaula, Sher Bahadur Deuba, Narhari Acharya, UML leaders Madhav Nepal, Jhalanath, Subash Nemwang, Bamdev, Khadga Oli, Madhesi leaders Bijaya Gachedhar, Jayaprakash Gupta (Since 21 Feb.2012, he is in jail), Mahantha Thakur, Rajendra Mahato, Hridayesh Tripathi, former Panchas (royalists of the Panchayat system before democracy) Surya Bahadur Thapa, Pashupatishumsher, Lokendra Bahadur Chand and so-called civil society activists Padmaratna Tuladhar, Devendraraj Pandey, Krishna Pahadi, Krishna Khanal, Dr. Sundarmani Dixit, Subodh Pyakurel, Krishna Hauche and Khagendra Sangraula.
These groups have not carried out one work in the interest of Nepal but unnecessarily have helped in drowning this nation. Why should we talk of such characterless leaders? They have no shame whatsoever. They are traitors and foreign stooge. Under the influence of foreign economic incentive many media houses are playing with Nepal's existence. They are spreading illusions. If we are to select these criminals and put them before the book and to indict them for corruption and treason, such elements will not be born in this holy land for next thousand years.
Similarly, the well-wisher of Nepal, Hon. Harsoon Rashid, former Ambassador of Nepal from Bangladesh said that monarchy replaced by worst form of anarchy in Nepal.
It seems unlikely Nepal has historical base for adopting federal state apparatus. Since the beginning, the ethnic groups of this land have survived in natural harmony. Most of the nations in the world have unitary government. Among the countries with this system, Britain, France and Japan have carried out sustained development programs. The constitution of Japan provisions limited autonomy to local administrative officer. In France every locally elected unit is provided with the authority to monitor the centre. The citizens of Great Britain, Japan and France do not exercise less right that those exercised by citizens of countries with federal setup.' (Dr. Niranjan Adhikary, Kantipur Daily, 26, February, 2012,)
Likewise, veteran journalist Yubaraj Ghimire writes, "The royal institution was deposed under foreign support and direct involvement and without any role of the people. They have now made the national army, the Supreme Court and independent judiciary the target. Those advocating the democratic slogan of the army are supported by British, Norwegian and Danish donor agencies. They are providing economic support to isolationist forces with their paramilitary wings in Terai, Hill and mountainous regions. Those who are conspicuous in this campaign are PM Baburam Bhattarai and Constituent Assembly chief Subash Nemwang. After the royal institution, the army, judiciary, the Hindu and Buddhist religion and Nepal language will be destroyed. This is a game under which 22-24 ethnic states will be created," (30 December, 2011 Annapurna Post daily).
Jalbir Sunuwar writes in Purnajagaran weekly, "The issue of federalism is creating instability in the nation. The symptoms of disintegration can be seen in federalism. The nation is about to be divided into pieces before our very eyes. The Constitution Council members are appearing as executioners. Rajendra Mahato was born in India. He worked as a loader in Sugar factory in Parsa and as a loader in Tribhuvan airport. He took the citizenship from Sarlahi. Mahantha Thakur and Rajendra Mahato are more inclined to be a Madhesi than Nepali. These people who have entered Nepal from Bihar-India do not want to be called Nepali. Rajendra Mahato spews venom of chasing people of hilly regions to hills from Terai plain. In this way Bihari people are instigating chaos in the soil of Terai.'
The Health Minister who was Indian citizen, Rajendra Mahato and president of the Terai-based of Sadbhavana Party has been warning-'if the rights and representation of the Madhesi people are not secured in the new constitution and if the federal structure is not incorporated, the Madhesi people will be forced to launch a decisive struggle. Nepal's Terai plains are home to about half of the country's 30 million people, and the residents of the region, known as Madhesis, have long complained of discrimination by the country's hill communities.' This threatening is the voice of Indian intelligence.
The teacher of Baburam Bhattarai and other Communists a communist party the old leader Mohan Bikram Singh sheds light on his friend Raghunath Singh of Nautanhawa (Lumbini-mid-westeren Nepal) who established Madhes Communist Party in 2018 B.S in accordance with Indian C.I.D's strategy of separating Terai from Nepalese territory. He writes- 'The Madhesi people firstly forwarded the opinion of autonomous federal state with right to self determination. Such an opinion will create a situation that would threaten Nepal's national disintegration. It is Indian grand design to gradually merge all states of Nepal under the federal system into its territory. Many Indian citizens have acquired Nepalese citizenship, and increased their influence in Nepal's national politics. Ramraja Prasad Singh has publicly said that such Madhesi leaders had requested him to accept the post of President of the separate Madhes state. It is a planned attempt to increase the number of Indians acquiring Nepalese citizenship and to turn Nepal into another Fizi".
Similarly, political analyst Nhuchen Bhakta Kawan writes-'Maoist leaders Prachanda and Baburam Bhattarai had once called the agreement mediated by India between Nepali Congress and the monarch in 1950 anti-nationalist. The same leaders in November 2005 agreed on 12-point pact at the behest of India to establish republic in Nepal. Maoist became the Indian instrument and took part in the uprising under Indian investment. Nepalese people are irritated with the incongruous talks and acts of Prachanda and Baburam. Prachanda and Baburam are sticking to the slogan of new Nepal and have started raising talks of merging Nepal with either China or India. How corrupted they are? Prachanda has recently said,-'I have taken billions from state treasury in name of combatants that do not exist in camps.'
An analyst Roshan Kumar Jha writes on the character of Madhesi party leaders in Madeshi Darpan-'What can Madhesi people expect from former minister Shyamsundar Gupta involved in kidnapping, Jayaprakash Gupta under corruption charge, B.P Yadav, Narmuni Rana, Gayatri Shah, Bisyandra Paswan, who sell diplomatic passports, Maoist Constituent Assembly (CA) member Indramati Yadav who steals electricity, Kiran Kumar who forces his daughter to appear for his School Leaving Certificate examination?'
It is clear how leaders like murderer Baban Thakur and CA members that beat up Chief District Officer and stagger in the streets in drunkenness in daylight are deceiving Nepali people. The foreigners have made a blunder in supporting such wrong elements. Their mistake will prove counter productive for them. Similarly scholar Surya Subedi opines-'the so-called leaders of Madesh-based parties show their agony by threatening to separate Tarai portions from Nepal. In reality, they want to hide their corrupt face from the nationalist people of Tarai.. Such traitors should be punished.'
Can we expect peace and prosperity in Nepal under such unsocial party leaders? To come to power Nepali Congress leader Girija Prasad Koirala and UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal submitted to Indian advice to bring Maoist in the mainstream politics through 12-point pact. They bore Maoists on their shoulders to instigate the people's uprising in 2006. This criminal act is causation for consequences manifested in the instability of the nation. Leaders that have carried out such criminal acts are in the regime, some are outside it and barking worthlessly like mad dogs.
The question of whether to tolerate the injustices of these leaders or to save the nation against them is in front of the patriotic Nepalese. Why is Nepal Army being a spectator to this retrogression? Historically, the responsibility of saving the nation has lied with the national army. None of the armies of the world has ever remained a mute spectator whenever nations have fallen under the grip of traitors. Nepal Army must look to China, Russia, Iran, Pakistan and Malaysia among others to play a decisive role. Even India may side with Nepal Army for it is not only the problem of Nepal. This disease may even spread to China and India. Tomorrow this disease may spread beyond and this region may become a land of terrorists as has been witnessed in Afghanistan. Peace and stability will be lost. May such situation never arise!"

Source: http://www.weeklyblitz.net/2143/federalism-in-nepal-whom-what-for

By: Dirgha Raj Parsai

How truth has this article has. Nepali politics is an open books in itself. Shall we assume that our politicians are so dumb that they don't know about it. There was a times when maoist was there to change everything in Nepal. But where is all that commitment and guts gone. If they can throw the 200 years old Monarchy then why not this issue. Hope, this thing will never pose danger to the integrity of Nepal.

Then, how is it related to Magar. As you can clearly see that the names of the leaders excluding maoist none has a Magars. How ridiculous is this. The only thing I regret is that they have always used and used.

But, on top of that I would like to say that whosoever will try to divide Nepal, no Nepali whether it is Magar, Gurung, Chettri, Newar or Bahun, will not tolerate it.

Jai Nepal !!!!!!!

Dashain for Magars - I

Recently, I have got this very beautiful book "Fatalism & Development" by Dor Bahadur Bista - no doubt its one of the masterpiece in its own and has explained how the Nepali Culture and Hindu Religion has evolve in Nepal. I greatly appreciate The Author's effort to look into cultures outside Kathmandu Valley value when at that time most of the other authors (small 'a' for them) were busy writing shit (as this Author said mixing history & mythology) or only about Kathmandu. No doubt at that era Nepal means only Kathmandu or something related to Royal family, that absolutely make no sense to read.

The article is just the extension on his Work and completely my opinion, though truly inspired by his masterpiece.

As Author has said in his masterpiece today's so called Hindu religion we are practicing in Nepal is complete intermingling of local & outside belief. Village temples - so called KOT, what I have noticed is that during dasain (more specific on Navami) not everywhere or everyone Sacrifice animals, however it differs from Kot to Kot. This shows that there is no uniformity in worshipping style and eveything has been done according to Priests preferences and was not completely related to Hindu Religion.

This one thing also confirms the perfect blend of Shamanism & Hinduism. I believe originally Hinduism itself is evolved from shamanism, it won't be wrong if we say that Hinduism is the advance version of Shamanism with more specific on their rituals and worshiping style. Thats may be one of the reason why Hinduism get so well blended with local ethnic Shamanism.

The worship of stone itself prove that conversion of local dieties into Hindu god. Today also its very hard to find any picture of Hindu god in Kots. For example as our Kot is known as Aalam Devi its very difficult to differentiate which Hindu god its actually belongs to, so is the case in every other part of the country. If the culture would have Hindu driven these Kots or Temples would have more specific god oriented as we can in Indian temples, where all the gods are kept in their own form.

So, debate can go on & on. It was one of the interesting part thats the reason I have like to post it. Will definitely come with more Magar related facts.

A New but incomplete work!!!

Today I was just going through Nepali Blogs where I have found this blog "http://magarim.wordpress.com/" next to mine. Out of curosity I have just click on it.

It is a beautiful blog, author Santa Gaha try to make it a blog dedicated to Magars in Magar Language. Its an effort worth appreciating, and also it was shaping well, but unfortunately it is not updated after November, 2008.

Santaji if you are getting to read this we would request you to complete your dream or passion and let the knowledge spread all over, and help in enriching our culture.

KGM

Reconnect with "Magars of Nepal"

Hi Guys,

Its been long time I have been out of touch with my own blog, one of the reason may be is too much pressure of work and hence too little time to contribute to my blog.

But, today when I search for "History of Magars of Nepal", I was shocked to see it in a very first page, which again motivated me to contribute & put more thoughts toward ourselves. Hence, I have decided to give continuity to my work. Put some contribution in whatever way possible.

But, again, its can't be done in single way, it has to be done both ways. So, i would request you all my friends to share your opinion & knowledge here so that we can at least develop into a small pool of knowledge and can help those who wants to know or have some querosity towards "Magars".

KGM

Arun Thapa Magar

This part of my Blog is a tribute to Arun Thapa Magar.....

Actually, I came to know about him after listening to one of his master piece thats too the remixed version.  When I have heard this song the very first time, may be 2 years back, it instantly touched my heart and become one of the song, close to my heart. 

At that time I came to know that it was actually a remix version of some old song. I thought if the  remix is so beautiful, how beautiful would have the original one. This thing raised my curiosity and want to know about the original.  That is how I came to know about Arun Thapa yes Arun Thapa Magar.

Further research shown that Original Ritu Haruma was ranked World's 7th popular song by BBC, in 2003.

It really feel me proud, because Nepal was there for something positive.... and not as most corrupt, poorest, malnutrition etc....

You already left your foot print in the history of Nepal... Arun...

Shamanism and Magars of Nepal (Kirat vs Hinduism - II)

This part of my blog is the continuation of my earlier article "Kirat vs Hinduism" and the comment posted by "Shalav Rana". As mentioned by Shalav I would like to go little detail in Shamanism, as it interests me too.

"Shamanism, as described by most scholars, is pre-eminently a magico-religious phenomenon of Siberia and central Asia. In fact the word “Shaman” comes originally from the Tungistic word ‘saman’ meaning ‘who is excited, moved, raised’ and was borrowed into English from Russian. The term is descriptive of the shaman’s most basic attribute-shaking, or an ‘ecstatic trance’.
Source: http://himalaya.socanth.cam.ac.uk/collections/journals/contributions/pdf/CNAS_02_01_11.pdf"

Though, the word shaman has lot more meaning in real life. Me too have went through few article in quest of getting few of my answers.

No doubt that shamanism is one of the oldest belief existed on the earth. Prior to any relgion on the earth its there since the humans start existing on this earth. Hence, its natural to find shamanism in every part of the world and every religion.

As far as Hinduism goes I have agree on this:

 Hinduism = Pre-vedic religion(aboriginal) + Vedic religion.

In this pre vedic religion directly means to shamanism and animism and belief in nature worshipping. At that time people's wisdom was only limited towards some unforseen power or spirit, which is actually true and it is a raw form of human belief. Because, its actually deals with the inner human instict - fear. Because, when you are in situation which is out of your control, your heart and mind will start looking at that ultimate power (later got different name when religions came into practise). Than, later of course few wise people born in different parts of world and started the so called religion with the so called sacred book and claimed that they got the actual or ultimate knowledge. The thing I want to emphasis is that shamanism was always there and will continue to exist till the humans are there in this earth, because its the basis of all beliefs (human beliefs).

In that way Magars too are very much influenced by it. No doubt Hinduism and Buddhism came much later, in Magars life. And also, Magars are more influenced by Hinduism then Buddhism as you all know, as compare to Gurungs who are more towards Buddhism and has less effect of Hinduism.

There are numbers of examples which shows the influence of shamanism in their life. In fact I have seen that whenever there is a discussion on shamanism, I have seen Nepal got its own share.

I have seen Magar still belive in 'Boksi', 'Masan', then 'phookne' by some lama and the list is endless.

May be we can continue this topic further with our discussion. I myself want to go in few details in future.