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Journal articles on the topic "Hindus in Nepal"
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Birkenholtz, Jessica Vantine. "Hinduizing Nepal’s Hindus: Making Modern Hinduism in Medieval Nepal." Journal of South Asian Intellectual History 2, no. 2 (2020): 180–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/25425552-12340017.
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Abstract This article examines Nepal’s Svasthānīvratakathā (SVK) text as a lens to explore the shift from the heterogeneity of Newar and Parbatiyā Hindu ideology and identity in premodern Nepal toward a singular, hegemonic form of Hinduism in modern Nepal. The SVK originated in the sixteenth century as a Newar folk legend and is today the most often read and heard Hindu devotional text in Nepal. Beginning in the eighteenth century, the text began to incorporate normative Sanskritic narratives and gradually transformed into an expansive Purāṇa text. These narratives expanded the SVK’s geographical, temporal, and ideological parameters in a manner that articulated, promulgated, and reinforced the emergence of a broader—but simultaneously narrower, Brahmanical—‘Hindu’ identity that became increasingly important in modern Nepal as its rulers cast Nepal as the ‘pure Hindu land.’ The SVK’s Puranicization demonstrates the ways in which the tradition privileged Nepali Hindu-ness over sectarian or ethnic affiliations to create a shared Nepali tradition among Newar and Parbatiyā Hindus and broadcast an emergent Nepali Hindu identity vis-à-vis Indian Hindu identity.
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Rajbhandari, Krishna C. "Epilepsy in Nepal." Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques 31, no. 2 (2004): 257–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0317167100053919.
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AbstractThis is a review of epilepsy in Nepal. Nepal is a predominantly rural country with a population of 21 million. A community-based survey in Morang district showed that the prevalence of epilepsy was 7.3 per 1,000 population. A cohort of 300 cases in Shree Birendra Military Hospital showed that neurocysticercosis was the most important etiological cause. There are seven neurologists, 10 CT scanners, three MRIs, and four EEG machines in the country. The practice of anticonvulsant use varied according to different geographical locations. The treatment gap may be in excess of 70%. The epidemiology study in Morang district showed that the proportion seeking modern treatment was higher among those with more frequent seizure. None of the patients were able to attribute their illness to brain disease. Various forms of traditional treatment are widely practiced in all casts among Hindus as well as Buddhists.
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Ramachandran, Jayakumar. "Conversion Agenda and Secularism: An Analysis from Christian Missions in India and Nepal." Mission Studies 34, no. 3 (2017): 345–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15733831-12341523.
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Abstract This article is an attempt to understand how Hindus perceive and respond to the conversions of people in India and Nepal to Christian faith and to find a way in which the evangelicals may fulfill their mission mandate in a pluralistic context in which conflicts and challenges are imbedded. For this purpose, a panoramic presentation of the political realities, classified communities of Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity, and the views and perceptions of Hindus, Muslims, and Christians toward conversions in India and Nepal, is presented in the first part. This section is followed by a theological and biblical analysis with a word study on conversion and discipleship. The last section of this article is a brief presentation of unethical practices involved in conversion events which cause adverse reactions from other religious adherents. The paper concludes with suggestions to Christians as to how they should execute the commission of the Lord of the Bible in the prevailing religious, political, and social contexts of Nepal and India.
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Acharya, S. L., J. Howard, S. B. Panta, S. S. Mahatma, and J. Copeland. "Cannabis, Lord Shiva and Holy Men: Cannabis Use Among Sadhus in Nepal." Journal of Psychiatrists' Association of Nepal 3, no. 2 (2015): 9–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jpan.v3i2.12379.
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Background: Despite being illegal in Nepal, cannabis grows wild, is cultivated, readily available and often consumed during religious festivals, such as those in honour of the Hindu god Shiva. Holy men (sadhus) also consume cannabis to aid meditation, and many are believed to suggest that as a substance favoured by Lord Shiva, and, as such, should be used. However, there are concerns that all cannabis use in Nepal is not benign, and that there are negative health and social consequences from its use for some consumers. Objectives: This study sought the views of sadhus in Nepal.Method: During the major Shiva festival at Pashupathinath temple complex in Kathmandu, Nepal, 200 sadhus were surveyed. Results: Most used cannabis daily, a quarter believed cannabis and its use to be legal in Nepal, and a further ten percent were unsure, about one third believed cannabis should be used by Hindus, but only fourteen believed Lord Shiva promoted its use. Those less educated and from the Naga sect were more likely to hold such views, and provide cannabis to devotees. Conclusions: Sadhus with evidence-based information about cannabis and its potential harms can play an important role in assisting to reduce harm and facilitate engagement in treatment. J Psychiatric Association of Nepal Vol .3, No.2, 2014, pp:9-14DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jpan.v3i2.12379
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SEMINO, O., A. TORRONI, R. SCOZZARI, A. BREGA, and A. S. SANTACHIARA BENERECETTI. "Mitochondrial DNA polymorphisms among Hindus: A comparison with the Tharus of Nepal." Annals of Human Genetics 55, no. 2 (1991): 123–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1809.1991.tb00405.x.
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Kunwar, Ramesh Raj, and Nabin Thapaliya. "A Preliminary Study of Pilgrimage Tourism in Barahachhetra, Nepal." Gaze: Journal of Tourism and Hospitality 12, no. 1 (2021): 126–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/gaze.v12i1.35681.
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Pilgrimage is an age-old phenomenon for people of all religions. Pilgrimage is often been defined as a journey resulting from religious causes, externally to a holy site, and internally for spiritual purposes and internal understanding. For the Hindus, Pilgrimage is associated with Moksha (liberation), one of the four Purusharthas (virtues), the other three being Artha (material value) Dharma (righteousness), and Kama (pleasure). The concept of pilgrimage tourism in the Hindu tradition is a recent one. In Nepal, where tourism has largely remained a seasonal business, pilgrimage tourism can be a perennial source of income especially because Nepal is home to some of the world’s most important sacred Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. It is also noteworthy that according to 2011 official census in Nepal, more than 80 percent of the residents follow Hinduism (Central Bureau of Statistics, 2012, p.4) and Nepal shares a free border with India, the country with the largest number of Hindu residents, in absolute terms, in the entire world. Barahachhetra in Nepal is as important as other pilgrimage destinations in Nepal, however, no studies have been carried out so far on the status and potential of pilgrimage tourism in Barahachhetra. The authenticity of the pilgrimage sites, the hospitality culture and the peace experienced by pilgrims together provide a memorable pilgrimage tourism experience for the pilgrimage tourists visiting Barahachhetra. The prospect of pilgrimage tourism in Barahachhetra is immense and has a direct bearing on the preservation of the religious and cultural heritages as well as the economic condition of the residents therein. A coordinated approach initiated at the highest level of governance is required to study, promote and sustain pilgrimage tourism in Barahachhetra. In this study both pilgrimage tourism and religious tourism interchangeably used. Though spiritual tourism has become recently evolved, the authors did not visit on it although efforts have been made to highlight its significant in the introduction.
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Ghimire, Tara Nath. "Issue of Federal System in Nepal." Tribhuvan University Journal 33, no. 1 (2019): 155–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/tuj.v33i1.28690.
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Federal process of Nepal has been guided by some major factors such as elimination of discrimination, equal regional development and political participation. Federalism has been a crucial issue of modern Nepal. The issue of federalism has not been guided by remote past as a vital demand because Nepal has adopted a long history of unitary system. But some regional and marginalized groups have been demanding it since 1950, who were struggling against discriminations. Federalism was not documented even in an initiate part of Interim Constitution 2006. It was also not agenda of Maoist Party which they had put in forty points demand letter. It wasn't materialized till peoples’ movement second. It is supposed that federalism can bring miraculous modification as to solve problems of inequity and marginalization than in the unitary system. Some political parties have documented in their manifesto that federal system is only the alternation for prosperity in Nepal. But it might be incorrect supposition. Long route of unitary system of Nepal was led by few elites, who were specially professed Hindus. Monarchy was also surrounded by prevailing castes. Due to these various reasons conflict began in Nepal which has developed as transitional movement of chronic infection. The issue of federal system is emerged by those who are struggling against discriminations and they want to abolish all kind of social discriminations, problems of regional, religion, gender, cast, and poverty. Aspirations of ownership of all segments and development of nation have guided to make federal state in Nepal.
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Khan, Gulam Muhammad, RK Thappa, DS Adhikari, et al. "Cancer Prevalence Trend in Central Region of Nepal." Journal of Chitwan Medical College 3, no. 1 (2013): 22–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v3i1.8461.
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Cancer is a multi-cellular disease that causes excessive proliferation of cells. In this study, our objective was to determine the epidemiological distribution patterns for different types of cancer. A retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. A modified data collection form was used to collect the information regarding religion, ethnicity, sex and district. A total of 240 cancer patients were included in the study. Majority (83.33%) of cancer patients were Hindus and among them Newars were the most affected ones with 30.42% prevalence. The gender wise distribution presents that females were highly affected by cancer than males. Within male patients, respiratory and digestive cancers were highly prevalent with 50.53% and 30.53% respectively. When respiratory cancer cases were further studied, lung cancer constituted the most cases with 60.42% cases. In case of female patients, reproductive and respiratory cancers were most prevalent with 62.07% and 14.48% cases respectively. Among reproductive cancers, breast cancer was highly prevalent with 45.56% cases and the susceptible age group for this was 40-50 yrs. The district wise distribution presented that mostly patients were from Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur and Sindhupalchowk districts. Findings from current study revealed that cancer cases in both males and females were common but females were highly prone to reproductive cancer whereas males were prone to respiratory cancer. Continual future research on cancer trends is warranted to study the actual cancer scenario. Journal of Chitwan Medical College 2013; 3(1): 22-25 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmc.v3i1.8461
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Kour, Jagjit, Puspa Lal Homagai, Megh Raj Pokhrel, and Kedar Nath Ghimire. "Adsorptive Separation of Metal Ions with Surface Modified Desmostachya bipinnata." Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 13, no. 1 (2013): 101–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v13i1.7448.
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The biomass of Desmostachy bipannata (Kush, a religious plant of Hindus) was modified for the better adsorption of metal ions from aqueous solution. The FTIR and SEM images were used for the characterization of biomass. The adsorptive separation of metal ions from aqueous solution was studied with equilibrium isotherm and kinetic model. Langmuir adsorption isotherm and pseudo second order kinetic model showed better explanation for the adsorption process. The experimental results suggest that biomass from Kush can be used as an effective biosorbent for the removal of metal ions from aqueous solution. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) 101-106 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v13i1.7448
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Sathian, Brijesh, MG Ramesh Babu, Edwin R. Van Teijlingen, et al. "Ethnic Variations in Perception of Human Papillomavirus and its Vaccination among Young Women in Nepal." Nepal Journal of Epidemiology 7, no. 1 (2017): 647–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nje.v7i1.17757.
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Background: The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is strongly associated with cervical and other cancers. In women, cervical cancer is the third most common cancer. HPV infection can be largely prevented through vaccination of (adolescent) girls. At the same time, Nepal is a low-income country experiencing a cultural change in attitudes towards sex and sexual behaviour. However, in the adolescent population knowledge about HPV, factors associated with an increased risk of HPV and the existence of the vaccination is often low.Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with female students enrolled in health and non-health science courses in Pokhara, Nepal. The questionnaire included demographic details, knowledge and attitude questions related to HPV, associated risk behaviour and its vaccination. Descriptive statistics, including Chi-Square test, were used to identify statistically significant relationships. Ethical approval was granted by the relevant authority in Nepal.Results: Hindu religion (75.0 %; 95% CI: 70.9, 78.6) and Newari caste (75.5%; CI: 61.1, 86.7) were more aware about HPV, HPV vaccination. Hindus religion (55.6%; 95% CI: 51.2, 60.0) and Dalit caste (61.6%, 95% CI: 53.3, 69.4) more willing to be vaccinated than other religions and other castes, respectively. Not unsurprisingly, students on health-related courses had a greater awareness of HPV, HPV vaccination and were more willing to be vaccinated than students on other courses. Similar patterns of association arose for knowledge related to those sexually active at an early age; HPV risk and multiple sex partners; and fact that condoms cannot fully prevent the transmission of HPV.Conclusion: Knowledge about the link between HPV and (a) early sexual initiation, (b) having multiple sexual partners, and (c) the limited protection of condoms and other birth control measures was poor in our study compared to similar research conducted in other parts of the world. One key implication is the need for education campaigns in Nepal to educate young women and their parents about HPV, its risk factors and the benefits of vaccination.