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MAHARJAN PEOPLE OF NEPAL

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Category:	Cultures and Community
Created:	Oct 8, 2005
Type:	Public
Members:	326
Owner:	Aneil Maharjan
Language:	English
Country:	Nepal

''MAHARJAN'' is one of the standard largely known tribal people of Nepal(the origin lineage Buddhist ancestors). Especially their location is in Kathmandu Valley for many centuries.They were settled down in the valley since 6 century BC when the King Ajatasatru invaded to the kingdom of Kapilavastu in the time of the Buddha and all of the royal families' relatives fled away from south and settled down in the north, eventually became a prosperious state which is now we call Kathmandu city.Since then those people became indigenous tribe of Kathmandu, capital city of present Nepal and outskirt the Valley. They are originally fulfiled royal family (known as ancient Koliya/Sakya) known as Newa: or Newar at the moment, their Language is Newa:Bhay comonly known as Nepal Bhasa (Nepal language)

Maharjan- Newa:(Newar), the indigenous people of Kathmandu mostly live on the valley floor. Inhabited in majority by the Newars the major towns, Kathmandu (Kantipur,Kasthamandap or Yen or Nepa:), Patan (Lalitpur, Yale), Bhaktapur(Khwopa) and smaller towns, Kirtupur (Kipu, Naga, Panga), Thimi, Sankhu, Banepa (Bhot), Dhulikhel and the settlements, Bungamati, Khokhana (Khona), Balambu(Balbu or Bhastipur), Tolkha still do portray rich Newari culture and display mesmerizing art & architecture giving a feel of ancient magic. The Newars speak a Tibeto-burman dialect, unique in itself. Among them there are mostly followers of Buddhism and some Hinduism and their culture blend together enabling them to live in harmony. Newari lifestlye is marked by religious festivals throughout the year providing opportunities to socialize and entertain traditionally.

The word called 'MAHARJAN' (surname given by Jay Sthiti Malla?Malla kings are from northern India to Nepal,ran away from Muslim invasion) was come from two main words ( MAHA+ RAJAN) divided into TWO terms: First one is MAHA means 'great,majority' and the second is RAJAN which means 'Prince', so-called the 'great prince' or commonly known as the King of kings. i.e. prince sidhartha or Buddha who was born in 6 Century BC in Lumbini,Southern Nepal.

It also can be said that 'MAHA' means 'Honey' in Nepali language, 'ARJAN' which means 'Earning or Income'. They are so 'lovely' people like bees make honey as well as they are diligent people and has a good manner, strong, patriot,loyalty,at the same time they have their own personality, moreover so forth...simple and gentle ....

So, all of you guys out there are warmly welcome to join in this group and let's comments on the board if you know something about those MAHARJAN PEOPLE OF NEPAL. No matter- even just say BIG HELLOO to them !!! Hope that you are the one so cute and be our beloved one; even no money let's try to get honey ;D so ENJOY HERE...-- Maharjan guy from Balbu Galche Tole, Western Kathmandu Nepal.