A Hindu sunset ceremony at Lake Phewa, Pokhara, Nepal

@JudyEv (382664)
Rockingham, Australia
February 20, 2020 1:19am CST
While in Pokhara, Nepal, we attended a Hindu ceremony on the edge of Lake Phewa. It was held at sunset and three young priests performed a series of ritualistic dance-type movements involving fire, water, incense and various other items. They stood on small platforms in front of an open space but with chairs on three sides. We found it really interesting. At the end, some of the Hindus in the crowd got up and danced along with the priests. Later, while we were having dinner, a small parade passed in front of us. I have no idea what it was all about. It might have been Buddhist or Hindu but it was interesting to watch.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Feb 20
It sounds very interesting.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
It went on for about an hour. No wonder they chose young priests to do it.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Feb 20
@JudyEv That's good they did. An older person couldn't do that for an hour.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Feb 20
@just4him They swung the various items round in circles and from side to side and I was thinking of Vince and his bad shoulder.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
20 Feb 20
This is so peaceful and lovely
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
21 Feb 20
@JudyEv Wow look at that now that is a wall worthy photo Judy
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
Lake Phewa is a beautiful lake. They have a lot of canoes on it which you can hire with or without someone to row it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
@RebeccasFarm Vince took a prize-winning one which is similar and it's now hanging on our wall.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
20 Feb 20
Good morning here.That is very colorful there.Thank you for the link
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Alfredo.
John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Feb 20
A lively colorful ceremony.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
It was indeed. The incense added to the atmosphere too.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79368)
• Germany
20 Feb 20
That would be an interesting event to watch.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
It was. We were there for nearly an hour.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79368)
• Germany
21 Feb 20
@JudyEv that must be an awesome experience.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
20 Feb 20
what a fun picture! i love learning about other cultures!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
There is so much in other countries that is fascinating. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
21 Feb 20
@JudyEv i did and you are right there is much to be learned!
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rsa101
@rsa101 (41086)
• Philippines
20 Feb 20
It is nice to witness this kinds of rituals being done there. It is kind of strange for us foreigners but I think for the people there it is a different spiritual experience they have.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
That's true. Some of the audience were praying during parts of the ceremony.
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hereandthere
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
20 Feb 20
we are used to parades, processions, motorcades passing by the house
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
We didn't actually see many but I know they have a lot of festivals.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502886)
• Italy
20 Feb 20
I find those ceremonies extremely interesting, there is something mystic and magical in them.
Anna
@LadyDuck (502886)
• Italy
21 Feb 20
@JudyEv I have the feeling they are more pious than many in Western countries.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
@LadyDuck I think so too. Many Westerners pay what I would call 'lip service' to their religion or are 'Sunday Christians'. Anything goes through the week but they put on a different persona on Sundays.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
There is indeed. Some of the Hindu people there were praying through parts of it.
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Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
20 Feb 20
Your trip to Nepal was very fruitful with the cultural activities you had seen like the rituals and the festivities.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
It was indeed. It was nice to see a little of how the people there lived.
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muhammad iqbal
@happylife1 (13403)
• Karachi, Pakistan
20 Feb 20
Yes thanks for sharing link
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382664)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Feb 20
You're welcome. I hope you enjoyed reading about our experiences.
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