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Histrorical and Cultural Significance of Manichood Heritage Site, Shankharapur
(2024) Moktan, Dhawa Sange; Poonam RL Rana
This research work titled “Historical and Cultural Significance of Manichood
Heritage Site, Shankharapur” has been conducted to bring into light the historical
background, art and architectural presence and cultural and ritualistic performances in
Manichood and has been presented here as thesis.
Nepal is known to the world by many things. One of the major identity Nepal has, and
world has been praising is, it’s historical and cultural richness and it’s extensive
diversity. This research has been focused on the detailed study of its historicity,
tangible art and architecture and intangible cultural heritages of Manichood one by
one. While undertaking the research work, every piece of data were gathered and
collected properly with the norms of research method safeguarding it’s artistic and
cultural aesthetics.
Manichood premises at least from medieval period houses many beautiful idols and
architectures, unearth the rich heritage of its artistic grandeur. It also uncover the
human belief and tradition through its intangible cultural heritages performed and
celebrated in the area continuously from very old time till today without any
interruptions.
Hence, the main purpose of preparing Thesis is to find out its historical importance,
present the current status of its art and architectural value, list out the heritages that
are celebrated and performed in the premises and its connection and importance with
locals and practitioners.
Rewriting Self in Contemporary Nepali Short Stories
(2024) Chhetry, Suresh Bahadur; Komal Prasad Phuyal
This study examines the idea of the Nepali self and claims that contemporary
Nepali short stories have rewritten the self by taking departure after the People's
Movement II in 2006. Before 2006, Nepali short stories attempted to present a
unilinear self, meaning a coherent Nepali self-seeking within the national borders.
The Nepali short stories focus on Nepali identity more than the self. A person wearing
Nepali clothes, staying in Nepal, having fair skin, and belonging to certain castes,
religions, and regions was more important than how much love and affection the
person has for Nepal and Nepali. Because of this, people living in Terai, people from
lower-caste communities, indigenous communities, and people beyond the Hindu
religion were considered less Nepali. However, contemporary Nepali short stories
have carried the stories of marginalized people and they have claimed new selves in
Nepali. The research paper examines a few popular contemporary short stories like
Bina Theeng’s “Aani Pemaa” (2020), Ramlal Joshi’s “Khel” (2016), Kumar
Nagarkoti’s “Timro Mirtyuko Samachar” and “Metaphysic” (2018), Nayan Raj
Pandey’s “Janani” (2021) and Durgaa Karki’s “Kumari Prasnaharu” and “Chaumin"
(2020).The ideas of Michel Foucault, Jean-Francouis Lyotard, Robert Howell, and
Richard Rorty have been used for developing a theoretical framework to examine self
in contemporary Nepali short stories.
Keywords: self, diverse, elusiveness, power, freedom, indigenous, confusion
Diasporic Experience: Celebration of Hybrid Identity in Manjushree Thapa's Seasons of Flight
(2024) Pathak, Susmita; Dinesh Kumar Bhandari
This study examines the portrayal of diasporic experiences in Manjushree
Thapa’s novel Seasons of Flight, focusing on how it celebrates the creation of hybrid
identities. The central issue is the emotional and cultural dislocation experienced by
diasporic individuals, a compelling subject in our increasingly interconnected world.
The hypothesis posits that Thapa’s narrative not only reflects the struggles of
displacement but also highlights the resilience and adaptability that lead to the
formation of new, hybrid identities. Using Homi K. Bhabha’s concept of ambivalent
man and theory of cultural hybridity and Salman Rushdie’s ideas on the fluidity of
diasporic identities, this study explores how characters navigate their cultural and
emotional landscapes. Findings reveal that Thapa effectively portrays the dynamic
process of identity formation, emphasizing the celebratory aspects of hybrid identities.
This analysis offers a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between
identity and adaptation, highlighting the transformative potential within the diasporic
experience.
Key Words: Diaspora, Identity, Culture, Ambivalence, Hybridity, Experience,
Complexities, Celebration