Kirat Rai Group

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Kirat Rai Group

Kirat word is the root of tribes of Nepal. “Rai” word is the sub-tribe of kirat tribe. Rai are the native or indigenous people of Nepal. Rai people are very noble, democratic, skillful, brave, self-sufficient and friendly.

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Kirat Rai sakela Dance

Few points about Kirat History: The historical fact shows that Kirats ruled twice in central Nepal. Before Gopal Banshi, the first Kirat king Banashur was the King in the central Nepal which is not mentioned in the current history of Nepal that needs to be explored further. Kirat came in power again when Kirat King Yalamba from the east defeated Gopal bansi and ruled central Nepal once again. The brave King Yalamba united his kingdom from Trishuli in west to Tista, Bhutan in the east, Snow line (Himalaya ) in the north and Chitlang in the south and he shifted the capital from “Yalung” to “Thankot” very close to current capital. “Yala” is the old name of Patan named after the Kirat king “Yalamba”, which was blessed with beautiful arts and cultures. His successor, his son Palamba’s title was “Kiratishur” who built a town close to Thankot, presumably later became the current “Kirtipur”(mutated form of “Kiratishur”). The sixth Kirat King was Humati Hang when Arjun in Mahabharat visited Nepal where he learnt special fighting skill “Pashupatashra” from Kirat feudal chief. Kirat King Kuber gave him instructions and explained the meaning of civilized people (Devata) as Kirats were very proud themselves calling civilized people or devas. Lord Budha visited central Nepal during the reign of Kirat King Jitedashi. Budha preached in Nepal valley and was able to make 1350 disciples including Sariphutta, Ananda etc. King Ashoka ( India ) visited Nepal during the period of 269-265 BC when Kirat King Stungko was ruling the central Nepal. Ashoka constructed Budha stupa in Patan and Buddhist monument in Lumbini. During the course of time different Kirat communities adopted different religion such as Hindu and Bodhism while some continued as being Kirat Mundum followers. source:unitedkiratrai.org

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Kirat Festival-"SAKELA/SAAKEWA" 1 Reply

Sakela is the main festival of Kirat which is celebrated twice a year distinguished by two names Ubhauli and Udhauli . Sakela Ubhauli is celebrated during Baisakh Purnima (full moon day in the month…Continue

Started by Mehlan Rai. Last reply by Anju Rai Apr 2.

Kirat Festival-"SAKELA/SAAKEWA"

Sakela is the main festival of Kirat which is celebrated twice a year distinguished by two names Ubhauli and Udhauli . Sakela Ubhauli is celebrated during Baisakh Purnima (full moon day in the month…Continue

Started by Mehlan Rai Oct 28, 2011.

THE KIRAT PERIOD

The Kirats were the aborigines of north-eastern Himalayas. According to Baburam Acharya, they came to Nepal in about 700 B.C. and ruled over it. They were short and had robust bodies, broad checks,…Continue

Started by Mehlan Rai Oct 28, 2011.

THE KIRAT PERIOD

The Kirats were the aborigines of north-eastern Himalayas. According to Baburam Acharya, they came to Nepal in about 700 B.C. and ruled over it. They were short and had robust bodies, broad checks,…Continue

Started by Mehlan Rai Oct 28, 2011.

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Comment by Anju Rai on April 2, 2012 at 12:17

Nice Group !!!

Comment by pawan rai on March 26, 2012 at 3:08

dami bariya first time but really liked our kirati tradition

Comment by S R GORKHA RAI on January 29, 2012 at 22:58

Mirik Jhil,(Afno bhesh bhusama)

Comment by S R GORKHA RAI on January 29, 2012 at 22:47

Sakela Utsav,Mirik,18th Dec.2011

 

Comment by Dinesh Gorkha Rai on January 21, 2012 at 11:31

Comment by Naren Rai on December 8, 2011 at 21:40

Niteshji saanchi kina hola, kura bhujnay bhanda tarka gari halnay baani haami rai jaati ma 95 % maathi huncha, arko short height bhayera pani hola saathai dublo patlo bhayera pani huna sakcha sarir ma bal taakat ko kami le.  Sudhar lyaunu jaruri chha rai dai bhai ho. 

Comment by Nitesh Sampang on December 8, 2011 at 18:56

Why Kirat Rai are mostly short tempered and near sighted???

Comment by Nitesh Sampang on December 8, 2011 at 18:56
Why Kirat Rai are mostly short tempered and near sighted???
Comment by Mehlan Rai on October 28, 2011 at 9:32
Friends
Thank for sharing such a great information..,
Comment by Dinesh Gorkha Rai on August 21, 2011 at 13:54
hana rai haru kata harayo ho hehehhehe
 

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