AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
UNIVERSITY
Collage of Natural Resources Management
Pakhribas,Dhankuta
Welcome
To the class presentation
Subject : Fundamentals of rural sociology (RUS 101)
Topic : Festivals and rituals celebrated in Nepal ;
Rakshyabandhan, Makar sakranti and Lhosar
AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
UNIVERSITY
Collage of Natural Resources Management
Pakhribas,Dhankuta
Presented
by:
Name: Rollno:
Malika baral 21
Mijash nugo limbu 22
Mina kumari bista 23
Pankaj kafle 24
Pawan Ghimire 25
Prabej chaudhary 26
Pratibha Yadav 27
Prashant bhattarai 28
Puja acharya 29
Puja dahal 30
TABLE OF CONTENT:-
1. Ritual and festival
definition.
2. Rakshyabandhan.
2.1 Introduction.
2.2 History.
3. Makar sakranti
3.1 Introduction.
3.2How it is celebrated.
4. Lhosar
4.1 Types of lhosar.
4.2 How it is celebrated.
5. Conclusion.
Rituals and Festival
1. Rituals :- Those beautifully woven threads that connect us
to meaning, tradition, and the rhythm of life. Whether they’re
part of a religious ceremony, a cultural practice, or simply our
daily routines, rituals hold a special place in our hearts.
• Even common actions like hand-shaking and saying "hello" may be
termed as rituals.
2. Festival:- A festival is an event celebrated by a community
and centering on some characteristic aspect or aspects of
that community and its religion or cultures.
- Festival bring people together to celebrate, commemorate,
or simply have fun.
- They often involve music, food, dancing parades, and other
festivities.
Raksha
Bandhan:-
• Raksha Bandhan is a popular and traditionally
Hindu annual rite or ceremony that is central to a
festival of the same name celebrated in South Asia
.
• Raksha Bandhan is observed on the last day of
the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shravana,
which typically falls in August.
• Raksha Bandhan holds a lot of significance
for Hindus. It honor's the bond between
siblings. Additionally, the festival serves as
an occasion for married women to return to
their parent's home for the ceremony.
HISTORY OF
RAKSHYABANDHAN:-
For the protection of the Dharma on earth,
Lord Krishna killed the devil King
Shishupal. Lord Krishna was hurt in the
war and left with bleeding finger.
Seeing his bleeding finger, Draupadi had
torn a strip of her saree and tied around
his injured finger to stop the bleeding. Lord
Krishna has valued to her concern and
affection. He felt bounded by her sisterly
love & compassion.
He pledged to repay the debt of gratitude
in her future. After many years, Pandavas
lost their wife Draupadi in the game of
dice to crooked Kauravas. They had
How to celebrate?
• Sisters customarily perform Aarati by
lighting a small oil lamp and offering it
to the family deity.
• Praying for the well-being of the
brother, she then applies tika (religious
mark) on his forehead.
• After tying the Raakhi on his wrist, she
traditionally places a sweet in his
mouth. The brother then completes the
custom by reciprocating in the ritual
feeding and giving his sister a gift.
Maghe
Sankranti
A FESTIVAL OF HARVEST AND RENEWAL
Makar sankranti
Maghe Sankranti is celebrated
on the 1st day of the month of
Magh (usually January 14th),
marking the shift of the sun
into Capricorn (Makara).
It signifies the end of winter
and the beginning of a harvest
season in Nepal and certain
parts of India.
It marks the transition of the sun
into the zodiac sign of Capricorn
(Makara), symbolizing the end of the
cold winter and the start of a
warmer and more prosperous time.
How to celebrate?
1.Eating warm and nutritious food items believed
to provide energy and immunity during winter.
These includes Til ko laddu, Ghiu chaku, Tarul,
Selroti etc.
2.Early morning people take a holy dip in river and
ponds as it believed to cleanse sins and bring
blessing. It is also known as makar nuhaune.
3.Devotees worship lord Vishnu and the Sun god
seeking their blessing for good health, prosperity
and happiness.
4.Many regions host fair and cultural programs
featuring local food, music and dance creating a
LHOSAR
• Lhosar is the new year
festival celebrated by
various indigenous
communities in Nepal.
• It signifies the beginning
of a new year according
to their respective lunar
calendars.
Types of lhosar
1.Tamu lhosar (Gurung new year): celebrated on
late December.
2.Sonam lhosar(Tamang new year): celebrated on
late January.
3.Gyalpo lhosar(sherpa new year): celebrated on
February
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HOW TO CELEBRATE?
1.Clean the houses and welcome to the new year.
2.Prepare traditional outfits, ornaments and food.
3.On the main day monasteries and stupas are
visited and people offer prayers for peace ,
prosperity and happiness.
4.Rituals are performed by Buddhist monk(lamas)
and offerings like butter lamps, incense etc.
5.Lhosar is marked by traditional dances, and song
like tamang selos and sherpa’s lively dances.
6.Lhosar signifies the renewal of life, relationship
and harmony with nature.
Conclusion
Various festivals are celebrated in Nepal, among
them we were discussed about above festivals i. e.
rakshyabandhan, makar sankranti and lhosar. This
all festivals are celebrated in different communities
of Nepal but all Neplease are celebrates all festival
because Nepal is a multi-ethnic and multi cultural
country, which shows the brotherhood, unity and a
strong bonding between different communities.
References
1.www.travoglad.com
2.www.Wikipedia.com
3.www.volunteersinititativenepal.gov.np
Thankyou
