Indigenous Symbols

Culture

Silam Sakma: Meaning & Significance of the Kirat Symbol

By Santosh Rai / March 31, 2026

What is Silam Sakma? Discover the deep cultural meaning and history behind the Kirat symbol recently worn by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah.

Culture

By Santosh Rai / April 26, 2026

Whether you are sipping a hot latte in a quiet cafe in Jhamsikhel or commuting through the bustling streets of...

Health

By Santosh Rai / April 8, 2026

Walk into any popular café in Jhamsikhel or a family gathering in Kathmandu, and you will likely see a familiar...

Culture

By Santosh Rai / March 31, 2026

If you have been following the news or scrolling through social media in Nepal over the last couple of years,...

Travel

By Santosh Rai / March 31, 2026

For many of us in Nepal, the idea of a vacation often swings between the cool hills of Pokhara or...

Culture

By Santosh Rai / March 25, 2026

When we think of Ilam, the first image that usually pops into our minds is the rolling green hills of...