Where Are We Headed?
By Hari Bansh Jha Paramount among challenges faced by Nepal Hindus today are lack of religious training and an onslaught […]
Christians Accused In Aid Misuse Scam
By Hari Bansh Jha The International Organization Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA/Nepal) has generated controversy by proselytizing in Nepal, Bhutan
Will Nepal Go Veggie?
By Hari Bansh Jha Hari Singh estimates that 15 per-cent of Nepal’s 20 million citizens are vegetarians. Now 52, he
The Yellow Miracle Root
Think “natural healing,” and you likely conjure an image of rare herbal extracts with exotic names. But don’t underestimate the
In God’s Name
By Hari Bansh Jha IN THE 17TH CENTURY, THE REIGN of King Nagi Malla of Doti, western Nepal, was in
Shamans’ Quest
By Ian Baker If we sing our pilgrimage songs here,” the old shaman stated, “the Gods will come into our
Nepal’s Virgin Goddesses
The ancient practice of Kumari worship is vigorously alive today, deep in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley. A young virgin girl, Kumari,
Booted Out of Bhutan
By DR. HARI BANSH JHA, NEPAL Religious and political persecution is alleged to have forced 100,000 Hindus from Bhutan, the