The culture of Nepal is influenced by Hinduism, Buddhism, and the Tibetan dynasty, which gives an insight into architecture, culture, religion, food, and rituals. The birthplace of Gautam Buddha, Lumbini in Nepal is the pilgrimage of Buddhists all around the world seeking enlightenment and nirvana and the bodhi tree under which Lord Buddha used to meditate, is still worshipped by visitors. The famous city, Kathmandu is nestled in a bowl-shaped valley in the lap of Himalayas and jeweled with several popular ancient temples and shrines devoted to ancient gods and goddesses of Hinduism. Culture of Nepal is like a breath for a living body, without a breathing body is nothing for Nepal, it is the same. The culture of Nepal makes it remarkable from any other places, ancient Hinduism mythological facts are attached to the core of Nepal, the mahatma Buddha was born and achieved Nirvana in Nepal.
Religion Imprinted on the Culture
The place gravitates Hindu pilgrims from around the world seeking blessings of Lord Shiva in Pashupatinath temple located on the bank of river Bagmati River which has significance in Hindu mythology. Another scared temple is situated in the south of Kathmandu, named Dakshinkali temple devoted to goddess Kali, an incarnation of Adi Shakti, also one of the biggest devotional places for Hindu pilgrims. Nepal is a hinterland between the Majestic mountain range of Himalayas and human existence staying in harmony with the surroundings of the presence of extreme power of nature and gods in a religious perspective. Nepal is home to the highest mountain in the world called, Mount Everest and another sacred mountain called Kailash Mansarovar. Thousands of pilgrims visit Nepal to seek the blessing of Lord Shiva, who resides on Kailash Mansarovar, according to Hindu mythology. Another sacred place has Janakpur situated 135 km from Kathmandu, famous as the birthplace of Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, and the city named after king Janak of Mithila. Janakpur has significance in Hindu mythology, and pilgrims who come to Pashupati Nath temple and Kailash Mansarovar surely visited this religious site.
Buddhism and Tibetan Culture Influence
Nepal culture gives insight into three significant places Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan, full of marvelous architecture inspired by Buddhism and Tibetan culture. Nepal is the epitome of religion and culture influenced customs and living style, and the architecture of these ancient and sacred temples and shrines depicts the influence of vivid culture and dynasties of Nepal cultural history. So without its culture, Nepal would be just a place with enthralling beauty of Himalayas. But with its culture it more divine place to meet the nature and existence of gods in the mystical mountains of Himalayas and still amaze tourists with majestic presence in front of humans. Another place like Bhaktapur is one of the significant places in Nepal for its ancient Newar architecture, the city was designed with carved stones, wooden art, and pagodas now is preserved as a world heritage site.
Native culture and architecture
Chitwan is famous for its dense forest giving the essence of the majestic beauty of Himalayas, and humans seem a very tiny part of these majestic mountains and valleys of Himalayas. Chitwan is famous for bio-diversity, and worth-visit places to experience the wildlife of Himalayan forests, the Tharu, and Newar culture, which can be experienced in the architecture in Chitwan. Unlike other places in Nepal, Chitwan is a raw, untouched with mundane of life and savage beauty of Himalayas and appears a life-time experience with a jungle safari. The Gorkha communities are well-known for their dauntless nature when they guide hiking groups to Majestic Mount Everest.
Culture For Nepal is a crucial part of its divinity and serenity, the versatile culture of Nepal enhances its spellbinding beauty of grandeur Himalayas.