
	Where results make sense

Topic: Kirant

Related Topics

Limbu

Nepal

Demographics of Nepal

Gyanendra of Nepal

LTD

History of Nepal

Tribhuvan of Nepal

Kings of Nepal

Iberian Peninsula

Sabaoth

WDDX

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Mlandoth

List of historic travellers

Cecilia

In the News (Mon 4 Jun 12)

EXECUTIVE POWER

Iran

ANALYSIS

Pakistan

Family compact

	Book Review (Spotlight Weekly)
		Living in the eastern hills of Nepal, Kirants are said to be the indigenous settlers of this Himalayan Kingdom.
		Kirants were known to be first rulers of this country.
		Kirants have been able to retain their own identity in the long course of social and cultural upheaval that passed through this country.
	www.nepalnews.com.np /contents/englishweekly/spotlight/2003/dec/dec12/review.htm (689 words)

	Kirant (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Kirant, Kirati or Kirat refers to the Kiranti group or Kirat confederation that includes the Rai, Limbu and Sunuwar ethnic groups of Nepal.
		The distinct Tibeto-Burman languages of the Rai, Limbu and Sunuwar are known as Kiranti.
		The Kirant follow their own religion, Kirant Mundhum, which is distinct from Hinduism and Buddhism.
	www.buzznet.com /tags/kirant (130 words)

	nepaleseForesters \| gateway to forestry information in Nepal
		Kirant or Kirat refers to the Kiranti group or Kirant confederation that includes the Rai, Limbu and Sunuwar ethnic groups of Nepal.
		Kirant are mainly confined in the eastern part of Nepal.
		The total population of the Kirant is about one-million, which comprises around 4 percentage of the total population.
	www.forestrynepal.org /comment/reply/265 (710 words)

	HIMAL SOUTHASIAN \| October 2006
		Historians today are convinced that a widespread cultural conflict took place in the eastern Himalayan region between the indigenous inhabitants – called the Kirant – and the Tibetan migrant population, reaching a climax during the 18th and 19th centuries.
		The earliest references to the Kirant as principal inhabitants of the Himalayan region are found in the texts of Atharvashirsha and Mahabharata, believed to date to before the 9th century BC.
		The Kirant who were ousted from their lands during the Gorkhali military conquest were also asked to return home, albeit under the condition that Gorkhali rule and traditions were strictly followed.
	www.himalmag.com /2006/october/essay.htm (4354 words)

	Südasieninstitut der Universität Heidelberg -Struktur-
		Kirant is an ethnic label applied to a group of tribes sharing specific traditions, who where integrated by force in the Nepal state two hundred and fifty years ago.
		Lacking the evidence that they have their own, Kirant indigenist intellectuals try to settle all these prestigious characteristics in a process to build up themselves as a dignified nation.
		The Kirant culture is exemplifying its own ability to change its own logical processes, and Kirant intellectuals are justified in claiming their right to build a new vision of their society.
	www.sai.uni-heidelberg.de /ecmsa/08.html (1906 words)

	YTV - YAP! Member Boards -> The Alterverse: Reborn
		By the young age of 16, Kirant enlisted in the military, but was soon removed for refusing to use armour, something he considered ''Too dangerous to wear.
		Personality: Kirant is very quiet, and prefers to be in a small group than a large one.
		In a worst case senerio, the firing of the Cannon is fatal to Kirant.
	forums.ytv.com /boards/index.php?showtopic=332961&view=getnewpost (2040 words)

	New Page 1
		Kirant Limbus and 'Sa-ke-Waa' is of Kirant Rais.
		The musical instruments used by Kirant people are the 'MaaDal'(small two sided drum) 'Dhol'(Big two sided drum which need sticks to beat) Murchunga(Jew's harp, made of iron), Binayo (kind of jew's harp made out of bamboo).
		These are carried along by the Kirant youths even to Melaa (workig place), haat-bazaars(local markets) or while travelling.
	members.fortunecity.com /dharantimes/culturalaspect.htm (1117 words)

	Description
		They are the descendents of the Kirant dynasty of ancient Nepal.
		The Kirant dynasty ruled Nepal from 3102 B.C. to 7th century A.D. as the first rulers in Nepal.
		Traditionally they have been followers of the Kirant religion that is a type of animism, a belief that both living and inanimate things, such as trees, rivers and mountains possess souls.
	site.ekshacreations.com /limbu_women.htm (1275 words)

	Kirant
		Kirant: Encyclopedia II - Culture of Nepal - Folklores and folktales
		The 2001 census identified 80.6% of the population as Hindu and Buddhism was practiced by about 11% of the population (although many people labelled Hindu or Buddhist often practice a syncretic blend of Hinduism, Buddhism and/or animist traditions).
		About 4.2% of the population is Muslim and 3.6% of the population follows the indigenous Kirant religion.
	www.experiencefestival.com /kirant (2338 words)

	[No title]
		Kirants came from the north-eastern Himalayan region and started their rule by defeating the Abhir dynasty.
		Around 29 Kirant kings ruled Nepal from 900 BC to 300 AD.
		Jitedasti, Sthunko and Patuk were also very famous Kirant kings.
	english.ohmynews.com /articleview/article_print.asp?menu=c10400&no=272865&rel_no=1&isPrint=print (965 words)

	South Asian Media Net
		KATHMANDU: The Kirant Joint Federal Democratic Republic Front (KJPFRF) today formed a 23-member Central Working Committee and 12-member Federal Council under the convenorship of Shashi Bhusan Rai to push forward the issues of federal set-up, right to self determination, ethnic and regional autonomy.
		âThe front will continue to fight for the federal democratic republic and kirant autonomous state until the new constitution is made by the constituent assembly,â stated the declaration.
		Speaking at the programme, Durga Rai, deputy co-ordinator of the front, said that the Kirant culture and tradition, which have a history spanning centuries, was on the verge of extinction due to invasion of âother cultures.â
	www.southasianmedia.net /cnn.cfm?id=366001&category=Minorities&Country=NEPAL (116 words)

	KIRANT Articles Kirant, Kirati or Kirat refers to t
		KIRANT Articles Kirant, Kirati or Kirat refers to t
		Kirant, Kirati or Kirat refers to the Kiranti group or Kirat confederation that includes the Limbu, Rai and Sunuwar ethnic groups of Nepal.
		The Kirant follow their own religion, Kirant Mundhum, which is distinct from Hinduism and Buddhism.
	www.amazines.com /Kirant_related.html (521 words)

	The Rising Nepal
		In a programme organised here today by Kirant Dharma Tatha Sahitya Utthan Sangh (an association that was established to uplift Kirant religion and literature) on 59th Memorial Day of Guru Lingden, Speaker Nemwang stressed the need to implement the philosophy preached by the Guru.
		Urging all nationalities and religious communities to help in holding election to constituent assembly in time, he stressed the need to move ahead to attain objectives by maintaining political consensus.
		In the programme, five parliamentarians from Kirant community were felicitated and vice president of the Sangh Ijam Rajkumar Limbu said the aspect of social development embraced by religion should be implemented.
	www.gorkhapatra.org.np /content.php?nid=16121 (352 words)

	Dragon Impressions
		You jump and spin round, trying to locate its source and come face to face with a far larger specimen of dragonkind than Kirant.
		I am Narvint, silver adolescent, and this is my nephew Kirant-but I see you already met.
		Kirant indicates the place where a glistening purple egg lies against a wall.
	members.tripod.com /~PFCVasquez/dragons.html (611 words)

	Local News [The Kathmandu Post (Nepal)]
		DHARAN, Feb 7: Over 400 Kirant youths are keeping vigil at the Mangshebung pilgrimage site in Ilam district after death threats to their preacher Atmananda Lingden.
		In the last three months, the Maoists have been threatening the preacher with death if he does not leave one of the holiest places of Kirant religion.
		The Kirant youngsters keeping guard are not carrying any weapons.
	www.nepalnews.com.np /contents/englishdaily/ktmpost/2002/feb/feb08/local.htm (2101 words)

	South Asia Intelligence Review (SAIR), Weekly Assessments & Briefings
		) - the Kirant Workers Party (KWP) and Madhesi National Liberation Front (MNLF) - announced their decision to terminate their association with the Maoists and steer an independent course, on July 27, 2004.
		Likewise, the Kirant Workers Party (KWP) - another sister organization of the Maoists - has also decided to break ties, blaming 'lack of coordination'.
		A press release issued on July 27, 2004, - the same day the MNLF announced its decision - in the eastern town of Dharan, the KWP has stated that this decision was reached at an emergency meeting of the KWP held at an undisclosed location.
	www.satp.org /satporgtp/sair/archives/3_3.htm (2700 words)

	Full News
		The College secured 2 goals against 1 goal of the TV team.
		Likewise, under the veteran teams, Kirant Yokthum Chumlung, UK stood up first defeating Kolma Bahakot Football team.
		Kirant Team secured three goals against 0 goal of the Bahakot team.
	www.outlooknepal.com /naya.php?newsid=143 (484 words)

	Rivers of agates, Oceans of beads..............
		If you put them together can you see the difference or are there ways to tell from the patterns, material, etc.
		The beads below are undistinguished next to yours Jan, but I am certain these came from SE Nepal where the Kirant people occupied Nepal in ancient times.
		For over a millennium, the Kirant had also inhabited the Kathmandu Valley, where they installed their own ruling dynasty.This kirant population in the valley, along with original Austro-asiatic and negretoid settlers form the base for later Newar population."
	beadcollector.net /cgi-bin/anyboard.cgi?fvp=/openforum/&cmd=get&cG=5323436303&zu=3532343337&v=2&gV=0&p= (269 words)

	The Unreached Peoples Prayer Profiles
		They are a sub-group of the Kirant people.
		The Limbu live mainly in eastern Nepal between the Arun River and the border of the Sikkim district in India.
		They speak a dialect of Kirant, which is a Tibeto Burman language.
	kcm.co.kr /bethany_eng/p_code2/346.html (802 words)

	Sunuwar- Come know the culture of Us
		Most of the Kirant practice animism and shamanism.
		But Põibo and Gyami’s meaning is not limited to healing art and trance in the Kiranti-Kõits mulkem [culture] as generally understood by western scholars or researchers.
		Apart from Põibo and Gyami, Na?so (‘tribal priest’ and Nakso, Nochung etc. in other Kiranti-Rai languages) is another important figure for conducting Kirant Mundum (‘knowledge transferred in spoken form’) particularly known as Salaaku ‘divine unwritten mantra’(also cf Rapacha 2003).
	sunuwar.org.np /relegion&culture.html (541 words)

	The West Area Trekking, Trekking in west of Nepal
		Deer and wild sheep are often spotted in the area and birds are found in abundance.
		The region is home to ethnic groups of Kirant, notably the Rais and Limbus.
		The popular trekking areas in this region are Kanchanjunga area, Milke Danda and Jaljale Himal.
	www.nepaltrek.net /the_west.php (483 words)

	Sunuwar- Come know the culture of Us
		By administrative division they dwell in Okhaldhunga, Ramechhap and Dolakha districts politically known as Wallo (‘Near/Hither’) Kirant (in the past and also in use among the Kirantis at present) after the fall of the Kirant Dynasty (ruling of about 1903 years and 8 months) at the ancient Nepal valley.
		Their migration later took place in several parts of the country in Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar, Taplejung, Terathum, Sunsari, Sindhuli and other Districts and abroad in Darjeeling, Sikkim, Dehradun, Bhutan and Hong Kong.
		Wallo Kirant in the past was their Kipat or 'communal land.' The Sunuwar are one of the indigenous peoples of Nepal.
	sunuwar.org.np /who_are_sunuwars.html (291 words)

	SOLUKHUMBU - Dudhkunda / Pikey Cultural Trail - Ethnic Diversity
		Some degree of Shamanism can also be seen in this culture.
		Although the Khaling Rais belong to the Kirant ethnic group and have their own festivals, they celebrate the Hindu and Buddhist festivals as well.
		Though best known for their accomplishments as high-altitude porters and mountain guides, the Sherpa people have traditionally been traders, herders and subsistence farmers.
	www.welcomenepal.com /everest/solu_people.htm (399 words)

	Arkangel for Animal Liberation :: Online News Magazine
		Russian ALF strikes breeding farm in biggest action ever Arkangel has recently learned that a rodent breeding farm near Moscow was targeted by the Russian ALF on 2nd July in an action known to be the biggest of its kind ever in Russia.
		Vivisection Industry extending its field of operations According to CIA statistics Nepal is made up of 80.6% Hindu, 10.7% Buddhist 4.2% Muslim, 3.6% Kirant.
		Others account for 0.9% of the population according to the 2001 census (20th July 2006) Read More...
	www.arkangelweb.org /international/gen.php (2137 words)

	New Page 1
		Limbu is an ethnic group of Mongoloid physiognomy inhabiting the area from the east of Arun river to the eastern border of present Nepal, popularly known as Limbuwan specially after the annexation of the part of Kirant land into Nepal in 1774.
		This land is also known as Pallo Kirant or far Kirant.
		A Link with the Ancestors and the Present
	members.fortunecity.com /dharantimes/limbu.htm (1916 words)

	The Rising Nepal
		KOIRALA: Warm welcome Koirala visits Navadurga temple
		UDAYAPUR, Apr. 24: Police held the cadres of Kirant Janabadi Workers Party while collecting donations at Beltar Bazaar of Udayapur district.
		Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police Dor Nath Dhakal said a cadre of the party, Kaji Ram Rai 'Samyojak' was taken under control by the police while he was collecting donation from the shopkeepers at the eastern commercial center of Udayapur district, Beltar Bazaar.
	www.gorkhapatra.org.np /content.php?nid=17389 (297 words)

	Asia Kirant Treks, Trekking/Expedition operators, Nepal Tourism Directory, Nepal Yellow Page
		Asia Kirant Treks, Trekking/Expedition operators, Nepal Tourism Directory, Nepal Yellow Page
		A complete telephone directory of Trekking, Travel, Tours, Rafting, Agencies, Hotels, Lodges, Restaurants and Resorts of Nepal.
		Home » Directory » Trekking/Expedition operators » City Listings » Asia Kirant Treks
	www.nepaltourismdirectory.com /member.php?id=1214 (77 words)

	LinkedIn: Kirant Rai
		See who you and Kirant Rai know in common
		Create a public profile: Sign In or Join Now
		By continuing past this page, you agree to abide by these terms.
	www.linkedin.com /pub/1/407/a2a (61 words)

	Nizwar Kirant
		Discuss this name with other users on IMDb message board for Nizwar Kirant
		Find where Nizwar Kirant is credited alongside another name
		You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers.
	imdb.com /name/nm0456099 (189 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)