Wednesday, September 12, 2018

लमजुङमा इतिहासकै भिषण बाढि ॥ यस्तो वितण्डा ॥


प्रकाशित मिति: बुधबार, भदौ २७, २०७५, ०७:३५:००

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

सार्ककै नमुना गाऊँ लमजुङ्को घले गाउँ अब "स्मार्ट भिलेज" बन्ने ॥



सार्क राष्ट्रकै नमुना गाउँको रुपमा परिचित घलेगाउँलाई ‘स्मार्ट भिलेज’ बनाउने अभियानमा स्थानीय जुटेका छन् । घलेगाउँलाई स्मार्ट भिलेज बनाउने कार्यक्रमले तिव्रता लिएसँगै आइतबारदेखि औपचारिक कार्यक्रम गरी सुरुवात गरिएको छ ।




स्मार्ट भिलेज बनाउने अभियान अन्तर्गत आइतबार समुदाय वरपर सरसफाई गर्नुका साथै सरोकारवालासँग अन्तरक्रिया गरिएको छ । पर्यटकीय गन्तव्यको रुपमा चिनिएको घलेगाउँको विकास साथै प्रचारप्रसार गर्नका लागि विभिन्न समिति गठन गरी काम सुरु गरिएको घलेगाउँ पर्यटन विकास समितिका अध्यक्ष प्रेम घलेले बताए । उनका अनुसार टोल सुधार समिति, संस्कृति समिति, होमस्टे अनुगमन समिती गठन गरिएको छ ।









आइतबार गठन भएको टोल सुधार समितिले प्रत्येक दिन १५ मिनेट सरसफाई अभियान सञ्चालन गर्ने घलेगाउँ पर्यटन विकास समितिका अध्यक्ष घलेले बताए । उनले भने ‘घलेगाउँको पर्यटन प्रवद्र्धनका लागि गण्डकी प्रदेश सरकार र तारा गाउँ विकास समितिसँग आवश्यक रकम माग गरिएको छ ।’




गाउँका १ सय २० घरका छाना एउटै कलरको बनाउने र यस क्षेत्रको भौतिक संरचनाको विकासका लागी पहल भईरहेको उनले बताए । २०५७ सालदेखि पर्यटन प्रवद्र्धनका कार्यक्रम गरी होमस्टे सञ्चालन थालेको घलेगाउँमा दुई घर दलित समुदायसहित ३२ घरमा होमस्टे सञ्चालन गरिएको छ ।




२०७४ सालमा उक्त होमस्टे नेपालकै उत्कृष्ट सामुदायिक होमस्टे बन्न सफल भएको छ । पर्यटकीय सेवा सुविधा, स्थानीय कला सस्कृतिको प्रर्वद्धन तथा गतिविधी ,होमस्टे कार्यक्रममा समुदायको सक्रियाताका कारण घलेगाउँमा स्वदेशी तथा विदेशी पर्यटकको रोजाईमा पर्दै आएको घलेगाउँ पर्यटन विकास समितिका सचिव उमलबहादुर विकले बताए ।









घलेगाउँमा हिमालको दृश्यावलोकन र सूर्योदय अवलोकन साथै गुरुङ जातिको सङ्ग्रहालय, गुरुङ संस्कृति घाँटु, कृष्ण चरित्र, झ्याउरे नाच यहाँको विशेषता रहेको विकले बताए । यस्तै गुरुङ घले राजाको बगैंचा, गुरुङ जातिको हस्तकला, चिया बगानसमेत यहाँ अवलोकन गर्न पाइन्छ । घलेगाउँ समुद्री सतहदेखि २१ सय मिटरको उचाईमा पर्दछ । सदरमुकाम बेंसीशहरबाट सवारी साधनमा साँढे २ घण्टा र पैदल जान चाहनेका लागि ५ घण्टामा पुग्न सकिने घलेगाउँमा पछिल्लो समय यातायात पुगेपछि आन्तरिक पर्यटकको संख्यामा बृद्धि भएको हो ।


(source: enayapatrika, Shanta Kamali)

Monday, August 27, 2018

Lamjung, the origin of Dura Ethnic Community

Lamjung district of Gandaki Zone is one such place which is gifted with the beauty of nature and is grated with world famous mountain ranges adding to this the rich folk cultures of various castes and ethnic groups as well as a glorious history from Ango Nepalese war, Origin of Shaha Dynasty in Nepal etc. In the south west of the district lies a serpentine mountain range popularly known as Duradanda also considered as a center of educational awareness in the district.


Durandanda boasts a glorious history and has played an important role in bringing educational awareness. Dura Danda is the main dwelling place of Dura people and it is related to the establishment and history of Shah Dynasty. Since, Dura people lived here first, it is known as Dura danda. Altogether Six VDCs fall under this historical place. These VDCs are Chandreshwor, Dhusryani, Purankot, Sindure, Ratnadevi and Duradanda.


Dura ethnic group is one of those many ethnic groups economically, socially, educationally and politically backward and are also deprived of many facilities enjoyed by the people belonging to other ethnic groups. These people have been living in Duradanda for a long time. Dura people have started to live in 12 different districts of the country. But most of them are living in Turlungkot, Bhangu, Thuloswanra, Khajegaon, Kaneswanra, Baspani, Neta, Kunchha, Bardhan, Handikhola, Bhorletar, Chisangkhu, Amdanda in the district of Lamjung and Shishaghat, Ramche, Dharampani, Tanahusur, Ramthumki, Kyamin and the like in the district of Tanahun. It is said ,The Duras, today, have scattered over 12 districts from Duradanda including places like Pokhara ,Bhairawa and Kathmandu (Dura, undated).. However Dura danda of Lamjung district is the main dwelling place of these people in Nepal. View near DuradandaView near Duradanda


Dura people have remarkable history from ancient times in the history of Nepal. Dura people had aligned with the other people to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the then Ghale rulers and establish the rule of Shah Dynasty. KHAJE DURA the brave fore father of the present Dura people was born in and had been brought up in the Khaje Gaun which was named after him. A statue of that brave forefather was built in 2033 B.S. as a tribute to him. The area around the statue is called Khaje park. The people of this area have been celebrating Khaje Dura jayanti every year on the 21st of Kartik by organizing various programmes.


The tribe of Dura are a minority indigenous people whose Language also called Dura is near extinction. Approximately 1,500 words and 250 sentences have been found so far in Dura language (Dura Seva Samaj, ibid). Animistic practices are common to them. However, some of them prefer to call themselves Buddhists and some Hindus. Round-faced, flat-nosed and short in stature, Duras have their own unique traditions and culture though their religious and cultural formalities are quite similar to Gurungs. Their sons are fitted with bows and arrows on the very day of their naming ceremonies, a fact that reflects on their martial heritage. They have no definite history of their origin. Duras use lama or ghyabring, a shaman, to perform death rites.Only Surviving Speaker of Dura Language , 83 years old Soma Devi Dura (Right) .But its so sad she neither replies nor she hears what you said.she is deaf.

Source www.smitamagar.com/soma_devi_dura_49.htmlOnly Surviving Speaker of Dura Language , 83 years old Soma Devi Dura (Right) .But its so sad she neither replies nor she hears what you said.she is deaf. Source www.smitamagar.com/soma_devi_dura_49.html


Duras are of five types, ie five clans. Marriage does not take place among the thars (clans) like Dhingal, Pache and Darde. Similarly, marriage does not take place between Puhi and Kyausa. But marriage can take place between Dhingal, Pache and Darde and Puhi and Kausa groups. Marriage is done both by arrangement and by mutual agreement between the boy and the girl in question. The son of father's sister can marry the daughter of his maternal uncle. But the son of maternal uncle cannot marry the daughter of father's sister.


In the naming ceremony it is customary among the Duras to hang a bow on the shoulder of the child like Gurungs. Duras celebrate the happy occasion of the birth of the first born son by merrymaking with the relatives from maternal home. This celebration is called 'putpute'. The practice of merrymaking by sitting in rodi and by singing and dancing is found among the Duras as well. They get the rituals observed after death of someone in the family. The death rites are performed by Lama or by ghyabring (Gautam and Thapa Magar, 1994:200). Sarbodaya School, Duradanda, LamjungSarbodaya School, Duradanda, Lamjung


Duras depend on agriculture and animal husbandry for their livelihood. The practice of parma (a form of labour exchange) is prevalent among them. The teams of parma are called huri and feasts are organized from the proceeds of the wages earned by the huris. This practice of eating together is called risiya eating. Women in Dura society are treated with respect and they are free to run their pewa or privately-owned business, to do other works of their interest and enjoy humour by playing jokes. Although there is no social discrimination against women, they are not entitled to share of the inherited property. Bima Kumari Dura, One of the famous Nepalese folk singer from Dura Community, DuradandaBima Kumari Dura, One of the famous Nepalese folk singer from Dura Community, Duradanda


SOME OTHER FACTS ABOUT DURA

APPEARANCE - Physically Dura people look like Mongoloid. They are considered as Matwali. They are friendly and honest. They don't pick up a fight first but if provoked they don't withdraw. Other characteristics of Dura people are that they join military service and are fond of hunting and fishing

RODHI- Though Rodi is integral to Gurung culture it has also taken roots among Dura people. Rodi is recreational in nature where the young males and females gather at a place to forget their worries and anxieties. After a day's work these young people assemble at a place and enjoy singing and dancing to overcome the exhaustion from the day's work. Nowadays this system is threat of existence due to the impact of modernization.


FOOD AND DRESS- For their day to day consumption Duras eat different dishes prepared from the food grains they have produced themselves. Usually they eat meat and fish. Since they keep cattle they use milk and milk products. On the occasion of feast and festivals they show hospitality to the guests by serving wine and meat. Nowadays they also buy different food items from the market. The dress of Dura people is not very different from the dress of other people. As for the traditional dress worn by males-Kachchhad, Sash, Bhoto, waistcoat, cap and gadi are typical. Whereas females wear Chhitka, Gunju, Ghalek, Cholo, Tikis, Majetro, Dhoti, and embroidered lungis and sash are typical. As for the traditional ornaments women use Butte marbadi, Naugedi, Jartar, Kantha, Dhungri, Silmundri, Phuli, Bulanki, Ring, Chandrama are the typical ones. However, nowadays, they have started using the dress and ornaments as per their wishes and capacity. Traditional dress and ornaments are used by the old and the young on certain special occasions only.

FESTIVALS- Many festivals of the Dura people have an affinity with Hindu culture and religion.
Besides, there are some festivals which are related to nationality, history and society. Some of the
major festivals celebrated by Dura people are described below in brief.


• Baishakh Purnima

• Shrawan Sakranti

• Teej

• Bada Dashain

• Tihar

• 21st of Kartik- (Every year 21st Kartik is celebrated as Khaje Memory day. This day is celebrated by conducting various programmes. On this day celebrations take place in memory of their brave forefather Khaje Dura. The then Ghale kings were defeated and Shah Dynasty came into existence owing to the valory of their gallant forefather Khaje Dura. His statue was erected in Chihanpata in the year 033 B.S.


• 15th of Paush- (It’s the New Year of Dura people begins from the 15th of Paush on this day Barga changes and the extra years they have lived are counted. Many enjoyable programmes are held on this day.)


• 27th of Paush- (On this day all the academic institutions, different organizations and offices in Duradanda organize meetings and ceremonies as well as other competitive programmes along with rally to celebrate the day in a grand manner. This day is celebrated in Sindure Dhunga which is located in Sindure village development committee. This day is believed to be the day on which Khaje Dura had offered sindur to Yesho Brahma Shah in Sindure Dhunga as part of the process of establishing Shah Dynasty. In addition to this, this day is also celebrated as the birth day of king Prithivi Narayan Shah, who is supposed to be the symbol of national unity.)


• Maghe Sakranti
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• Falgun Purnima

• Chaitra Dashain



Group photos of dura PeopleGroup photos of dura People


source - http://www.telegraphnepal.com/news_det.php?news_id=2366
http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/DSAJ/article/viewFile/292/284

Ghale Gaun Lamjug Homestay

Ghale Gaun Village Homestay is for that travelers, who want to explore local life of Nepali people. Ghale Gaun is a beautiful village in north central Nepal, at the foot of the Lamjung Himal (6932m). This village is inhabited mostly by the Gurung communities. Many members of Ghale Gaun who have served and are currently serving the British Army, are known as the famous Gurkha soldiers.It lies in the north west of the capital ?Kathmandu? approximately 21 Km. away and 13 Km. far from the Pokhara. Ghale Gaun is not only to explore local life of Nepali people, it is also offer a superb breathtaking views of the mountain including Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Himalchuli, Mahhapuchhare, Annapurna IV, Bouddha Himal etc. Villagers were welcoming with warm greetings by wearing their traditional customs to the tourist. Local food, handicraft, Gurung Museum, Gurung Culture, spectacular mountains view are the prime attraction of the Ghale Gaun Village Home stay Tour.

Under the ‘Ghale Village Homestay’ program people get a firsthand experience of village life in Nepal, particularly Ghale Gaun, the Gurung village. Under this program tourists get to stay in the villages of Nandighar, Pasagaun and Ghalegaun. They also get to observe and participate in the day to day activities of these villages.

Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Lamjung 70 MW

Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower Station located at Bhoteodar, Siundibar, Lamjung with installed capacity of 70 MW is a peaking run-of-river type scheme with daily pondage for five hours and annual design generation of 398 GWh. It was commissioned in 14 December, 2008 and uses latest technology amongst all power stations of NEA. The powerhouse and headworks of MMHPS are located at a distance of 27 km and 34 km respectively from Dumre. The Dam site is located between Udipur and Chiti and the sub-surface powerhouse is situated on the right bank of the Marsyangdi River at Siundibar, Bhoteodar VDC.





The cumulative generation of the station has reached 1574.84 GWh till 2011/12 with maximum generation of 425.34 GWh in the same year exceeding the designed generation of 397.59 GWh and target generation of 399.31 GWh. The station has contributed 10.18 % of the total energy share in INPS. 


Bhakti Thapa : National Hero of Nepal

Bhakti Thapa was born in 1741 in Lamjung, Nepal.  Bhakti Thapa’s family used to live in a remote village of Lamjung district. Late Bhakti Thapa is known as a brave warrior in the Nepalese history. He was born in Lamjung District. He entered the service of Birmardan Shah, the King of Lamjung. He dedicated himself towards extending the western frontier of Nepal.

At that time, the western border of Nepal had extended up to Kumaon, Garhwal. He was deputed to defend the western frontier from the enemy. In the war that started in 1814, he died fighting valiantly with the British for the sake of the motherland.

Bhakti Thapa was died in April 16, 1815 at Deothal. 

A Biography of ‘Dr. Harka Gurung, Lamjung,’ Nepal.

A biography of Dr. Harka Gurung, Lamjung, Nepal.
Dr. Harka41. Outline:
Dr. Harka Gurung was a first Ph.D. Geographer in Nepal. Dr. Gurung worked with several association as a Consultant, Director, Planner and State Minister. He was a founder of ‘New ERA,’ a non-Governmental Organization based on Kathmandu. Dr. Gurung was an honest researcher, brilliant Geologist, Traveler, Anthropologist, Author, Artist, Sportsman and Socio-Politician in his era.
2. Birth:
Dr. Harka Gurung was born at Tarache village on January 5, 1939. It’s situated on the left bank of Marsyangdi river, Lamjung district, Gandaki zone, Nepal. His mother Maisebo was a housewife and father Subedar Parsai Gurung in Indian army.
3. Childhood:
He travelled in India living with his parent. Gradually, he understood the reality of military life and continued his study. Physically, he was small, light but big headed with sharp mind. He was a good player in football and hockey.
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4. Education:
1. Primary, Children School, 3rd Gorkha Rifles, Dehradun, India, 1948.
2. Matric, King Gorge Military School, Nawagau, India, 1955.
3. I.A., Trichandra Collage, Kathmandu, 1957.
4. B.A. Honors, Patna Collage, Patna, India, 1959.
5. Post Graduate, University Edinburgh, Scotland, 1961.
6. Ph.D., University Edinburgh, Scotland, 1965.
5. Awards & Decorations:
1. Collage Color (Outstanding Student) Patna, India, 1959.
2. Mahendra Vidhya Bhusan, Nepal, 1966.
3. Gorkha Dakshin Bahu class II, Nepal, 1971.
4. Tri-Shakti Patta, class II, Nepal, 1975.
5. Sukeertimaya Sripad, class III, Nepal, 1988.
6. National Physical Sports Honor Medal, China, 1988.
7. Honorary Member, Nepal Heritage Society, 1992.
8. Tourism Award, Hotel Association of Nepal, 2000.
9. Distinguished Person Award, Federation of Nationalities, Nepal, 2001.
6. Assignments:
1. Demonstrator, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, 1963.
2. Research Fellow, University of London, 1964.
3. Lecturer, Tribhuban University, Kathmandu, 1966.
4. Member, National Planning Commission, Nepal, 1968.
5. Vice Chairman, National Planning Commission, Nepal, 1972.
6. Minister of State, Education, Industry & Commerce, 1975.
7. Minister of State, Tourism, Public Work & Transport, 1977.
8. Vice Chairman, NTPC, HMG of Nepal, 1982.
9. Chairman, Mountain naming Committee, HMG of Nepal, 1982.
10. Member, National Commission of Population, Nepal, 1982.
11. Chairman, Task Force on Migration, HMG of Nepal, 1983.
12. Visiting Fellow, Population Institute, EWC, Honolulu, 1984.
13. Director, APDC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1993-97.
7. Associations:
1. Fellow, Royal Geography Society, 1960.
2. Member, Royal Scottish Geography Society, 1960.
3. Member, Institute of British Geographer, 1960.
4. Member, Tribhuban University Senate, 1967.
5. Member, National Education Advisory Council, Nepal, 1967.
6. Secretary, Nepal Geography Society, 1968.
7. Member, Family Planning & Maternal Child Health Board, Nepal, 1968.
8. Member, National Education Committee, Nepal, 1968.
9. Member, National Development Council, Nepal, 1973.
10. Consultant, Constitutional Reforms Commission, Nepal, 1975.
11. Member, National Panchayat, Legislature, 1975.
12. Member, CNAS, Tribhuban University, 1984.
13. President, Nepal Geographical Society, 1986.
14. Vice Chairman, Dharmodaya Sabha, Nepal, 1987.
15. Member, Cultural Encyclopedia of Nepal, 1987.
16. Member, Lumbini Development Trust, Nepal, 1991.
17. Member, National Committee of Cultural Policy, Nepal, 1992.
18. Member, National Development Council, Nepal, 1992.
19. Member, Tourism Council, Nepal, 1992.
20. General Secretary, Board of Management, (ADIPA), 1993.
21. Member, International Institute of Edu Planning (UNESCO), 1994.
22. Member, Visit Nepal Year, 1998.
23. Member, Pokhara University Council, 1998.
24. Eminent Panel, UNESCO, Nepal, 2000.
25. Advisor, WWF, Nepal Program, 2000.
26. Executive Member, Transparency International Nepal, 2001.
8. Published Books:
1. ‘Annapurna to Dhaulagiri,’ Mountaineering in Nepal Himalaya, 1950.
2. ‘Graduates in Nepal,’ A diagnostic study, Kathmandu, 1972.
3. ‘Vignettes of Nepal,’ Journey in Nepal, 1980.
4. ‘Maps of Nepal,’ White Orchid Books, 1983.
5. ‘Nepal,’ Dimensions of Development, 1984.
6. ‘Regional patterns of Migration in Nepal, Honolulu, 1989.
7. ‘Nature and Culture,’ Random Reflections, 1989.
8. ‘Faces of Nepal,’ with Jan Salter, Kathmandu, 1996.
9. ‘Nepal,’ Social Demography and Expressions, New ERA, 1998.
10. ‘Nepal-ko Artha-rajniti,’ Deshbhakta Prajatantric, 2001.
11. ‘Pokhara Valley,’ A Geographical Survey, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2002.
12. ‘Migration in Nepal,’ INHURED, 1994.
9. Monographs:
1. Regional Development Planning for Nepal, 1969.
2. ‘Kehi Abhibyakti,’ Political & economy, Nepal, 1986.
3. Environmental Management of Mountain Tourism in Nepal, 1991.
4. ‘Nepal,’ Main ethnic caste group by district, 1994.
5. Gurung Sambandhi Tathyanka, Kathmandu, 1994.
6. Nepal Himalaya Inventory, Kathmandu, 1994.
7. Ethnic Demography of Nepal, Kathmandu, 1996.
8. Flying Geese and Sitting Ducks, Nepal, 1997.
9. Mountains of Asia, A Regional Inventory, ICIMOD, 1999.
10. Janaganana 2001 Anusar Jatiya Tathyanka, Nepal, 2002.
10. Personal life:
Dr. Gurung was a true family man who loved deeply respect to all family member. He married to Miss. Saroj Gurung, had two daughters, Himalchuli and Manasulu; two sons Sagarmatha and Bikas Gurung. They are well educated.
11. Outstanding activities:
Dr. Gurung was an outstanding student at the Patna University. He was a captain of football and hockey team and the general secretary of “Nepali Student Union.” He served several associations after his Ph.D. degree and became as State Minister. But he wouldn’t work as his mission and vison due to the negative mentality of Nepal’s political climate. One of his hot topic research was a “Boarder regulation between Nepal and India, 1983.” Many boarder people of Terai weren’t happy when the report was publicly released and they proposed to hang him. Today, everybody realized that he was a ‘true nationalist,’ when Nepal suffered on population crisis. Finally, he back to ‘New ERA,’ a non-Governmental Organization based on Kathmandu. Dr. Gurung was an honest researcher, brilliant Geologist, Traveler, Anthropologist, Author, Artist, Sportsman and Socio-Politician in his era.
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12. Travelling:
Nepal 70 Districts, Asia 50 Countries, Europe 11 Countries, America 5 Countries and Africa 3 Countries.
13. Hobbies:
Sports, Music, Reading, Writing, Travelling, Photography, Research and Social worker.
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14. Tragic accident:
Dr. Harka Gurung was brilliant Geologist, Anthropologist, Author, Artist, Sportsman and Socio-Politician. Who knows what happens tomorrow? A tragic helicopter accident happened at Dunsa in the shadow of Mt. Kanchanjunga northeast of Nepal on September 23, 2006. Dr. Gurung, a shining star and visionary hero lost his life with other 23 high level personal in this crash.
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15. Biography Sources:
1. Gurung Jatika Shirsastha Pragyik Byaktiharu by Lalabahadur Gurung, 2004.
2. Dr. Harka Gurung ‘Smjhana and Abhibyakti,’ 2007.
3. A Short note from Dilli R Dahal and Media sources.
Note: Your comment shall be highly appreciated to update this biography.
choga DB Gurung
September 5, 2017
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