Fighting for the rights-Protest against the Maoist

Protests, strikes these day have become very common in Nepal due to the improper and

unstable political management.Everyday for some or the other reasons protests are staged by the citizens.These are people that have all been victimized or had their family members killed by the Maoist rebels.They are protesting to put pressure on the government to meet their demands and to declare those killed by the Maoists as martyrs and return property "looted" by the Maoists.The protesting locals were shouting slogans against the Maoists and they had blocked the main road that links Lalitpur with Kathmandu which caused a chaos in the traffic.

Protest by the Maoists victims .They have formed a group named Maoist victims association.

A chaos on the road.People are stuck .

Security to handle the chaotic situation. But it seems they themselves were confused to take actions.

Traditional wood carving

Wood carving that reflects the traditional architecture, has always been the pride of Nepal for centuries.Wood carving is widespread in temples, monasteries,furnitures,palaces and residential homes as well.This art of wood carving could be seen in intricate patterns of geometrical, god and goddess,floral and animal and many more forms.
Among the woodcarver clans, the Silpakars and Kaisthakar are best known carvers.These day Woodcraft has become one of Nepal's best industries.Here are some pictures taken by my n95 mobile around Basantapur darbar square Kathamdnu and Patan darbar square Lalitpur Nepal.

The skillfully and beautifully carved wooden window( Akhijhyal in nepali)

The Images of gods and goddesses lavishly carved on the wood.

Some classical utensils of Nepal

Here are pictures of some classical clay and metal utensils used since medieval times for normal Kitchen purposes which nowadays due to emergence of plastic and glassware products are rarely used in day to day life but have not yet lost their importance in any cultural purposes.

KARUWA - It is normally made of bronze and brass and some are beautifully carved.It is used for drinking water, serving alcohol (specially in Newari culture) and in various pious ceremonies.

DEKCHI - A huge copper utensil used for cooking.

A collection of typical kinds of utensils used in Nepal

TAU MAK : I am not very sure about this one but i guess it is used for some alcohol purpose.

A new member in the family.

WELCOME to the family DEEPSAN.. When I last went back home I met a new member in the family. A quite newly born baby who looks so cute and healthy. His name is Deepsan and is only few months old.I just can't express how happy i was to see the new little Baby in the family.

MUAAAHHHH SWEETHEART!!!!

Once again a very warm welcome to you in the family.You have brought with you joy and happiness.We all love you a lot.May God always bless you.

Two Beautiful Lake

I have been posting several pictures of my hometown Pokhara.Here again I am posting few pictures of very popular lakes Fewa lake and Begnas lake around my hometown and Nepal.
Here are the pictures of Fewa Lake taken form my n95 . Fewa lake is the second largest lake of Nepal lying at an altitude of 784 m (2,572 ft) located in Pokhara.It covers an area of about 4.43 km2 (1.7 sq mi) and is about 8.6 m (28 ft) deep.Phewa lake is famous for the reflection of Mount Machapuchare on its surface and the holy Barahi Mandir (Temple) is situated in the middle of this lake.

Here are the pictures of the Begnas Tal (lake). About 10 km southeast of Pokhara lies the Begnas Tal.It's a serene lake where the mountains of the Annapurna Range are brilliantly reflected. There is a Restaurant right on the top from where you can have the complete view of the lake.I love going to this place during the weekends and holidays and enjoy my day with few bottles of chilled beer and delicious fish fry .

If you feel energetic, you can rent boats and paddle for really cheap.