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History of Nepal

In Nepal, the ancient knowledge of the Vedas are preserved and practiced in present day society. Eight of the highest mountains in the world are in Nepal. The most famous is Mt. Everest. Mt. Everest used to be called Sagarmatha- which means peak of Heaven. This is very symbolic; this shows that the highest knowledge of the heavens flow down into Nepal. Nepal is the home of the world’s famous Pashupatinath Temple, (UNESCO World Heritage Site). This is the largest and most powerful Shiva Temple in the world. Hindus from all over the world pilgran to this ancient place.  Nepal is also the birthplace of the Gautama Buddha who is the founder of Buddhism, which is a ancient worldwide magical religion. Hinduism is the dominate religion in Nepal (81%), which is the highest percentage of Hindus of any country in the world. Their culture is filled with Vedic knowledge which is a very ancient, rich and magical that is filled with wonder and love. Nepal has a distinct culture that is spectacular and unforgetable. Nepal is the only country in the world that still uses the original Vikram Samvat calendar which was founded in 57BC, based on Vedic astrology. The country is packed with shrines and temples that are not only sacred, but also known for their absolute beauty. The oldest temple Changu Narayan for Lord Narayan, was build around 2000 years ago.  Also, the Swayambhunth Stupa, built by King Manadeva in 460AD, is one of the most admired temples with great panoramic views of the city of Kathmandu, representing the 13 stages of nirvana. The sacred cow of Hinduism is the national animal and it shows the graciousness of this incredible country. They say that You can travel to Nepal and leave Nepal, but Nepal will never leave You. This is a great opportunity to come experience and witness this life-changing event in your life.