Author: Himalaya Post

KATHMANDU- he Embassy of India in Kathmandu organized a special event to mark the auspicious occasion of Ashadha Purnima. Representatives from various Buddhist sects and monasteries in Nepal participated in this celebration. Ashadha Purnima marks the moment when Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his initial five ascetic disciples at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh. This sermon, which took place after Lord Buddha’s enlightenment in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, introduced us to the ‘Four Noble Truths’ and the ‘Noble Eightfold Path’. This day is also recognized as the ‘First Turning of the Wheel of Dharma’. The celebrations featured ceremonial prayers conducted...

Pokhara – The mega yoga performance at Pokhara Rangshal has been completed. The Indian Embassy in collaboration with Pokhara Metropolitan Municipality has completed the mega yoga performance at Pokhara Rangshal. More than 5,000 yoga practitioners participated in the program organized on the occasion of International Yoga Day. Honorable Chief Minister of Gandaki Province and Mayor of Pokhara Metropolitan City were present in the program. Thanking them for organizing such a big Yoga Day program in Pokhara, they said it will help strengthen cultural relations. They also suggested making it an annual event. Speaking at the program, Indian Embassy Naveen...

Kathmandu- The Embassy of India in Nepal in association with the Lumbini Development Trust organized a large-scale Yoga demonstration at Lumbini – the revered birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – on 20 June 2024. The theme for this year’s International Yoga Day is “Yoga for Self and Society.” Hon’ble Chief Minister of Lumbini, Mr. Jokh Bahadur Mahara, was the Chief Guest for the event. He thanked the Embassy of India for organising this significant event at the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha and for strengthening India-Nepal cultural ties. He underlined that the International Day...

Kathmandu- To celebrate the 10th edition of the International Day of Yoga, the Embassy of India organized a Yoga demonstration on the banks of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local community, including officials of local administration, members of various local Yoga organizations, retired Gorkha soldiers of the Indian Army and staff members of the Embassy’s Pension Paying Office (PPO) in Pokhara, who joined in to promote the ancient practice of Yoga for health and well-being. The celebration began early in the morning with a series of yoga sessions led by experienced instructors, showcasing...

Kathmandu – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narakaji Shrestha has expressed his best wishes to his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar. After Jaishankar continued as Foreign Minister during the expansion of the 72-member cabinet of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term, Shrestha congratulated him over the phone. After the good wishes, Jaishankar expressed his support to Shrestha. “I am very happy to receive a congratulatory call from the Nepali Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister,” he said, “I would like to express my gratitude for his warm goodwill and good wishes.” I look forward to working with him...