Folk Festivals of Mithila by Dr Ram Dayal Rakesh Mithila was an ancient north Indian kingdom that flourished from the 9th to the 3rd centuries BC. This region is now divided between northern Bihar (India) and the Nepali Terai and foothills. Mithila has its own language and a unique culture (including a bold, dramatic style of women's painting). It also is a place of great religious importantance for Hindus. Its capital, Janakpur, is where in the great Hindu epic, the Ramayana, Sita, the incarnation of Lakshmi, was born and was married to Rama, the god Vishnu in mortal form. At any time in the year Janakpur is charged with religious fervour with crowds of singing, clapping Hindu pilgrims, with new shrines being inaugurated, with religious services being broadcast on loudspeakers, and with numerous festivals. This book is a study of this fascinating aspect of a fascinating city. Paperback. 112 pages. Weight: 150 g (5.3 oz). Item No: 81-7303-157-6. Price: $US 3.75. . Convert Currency ADD TO SHOPPING CART

Guide to Enjoying Nepalese Festivals: An Introduction Survey of Religious Celebration in the Kathmandu Valley

by Jim Goodman

Festivals are still a living, creative entity in the kingdom of Nepal, faithfully followed by the great majority of its people of all generations and in all walks of life. This book surveys 55 major festivals. The date, duration, location, activities and significance of each festival are given. This allows the spectator to be better entertained and informed and to penetrate some of the apparent mystery of these unique happenings.
"Authoritative" - David Reed, Nepal (Rough Guides)

Paperback. 82 pages. Colour photographs.
Weight: 135 g (4.7 oz).
Item No: N000005169.
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