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<p>The article is an a socio-cultural study of a pilgrimage site. This article focuses on the study of Gosaikunda which is an important pilgrimage site situated in Himalayan region of Nepal. It is situated inside Langtang National Park. Gosainkunda is called Sisankh in Tibetan, Gvelachen in Tamang, Silu in Newari, and Nilkanthathirtha in Sanskrit granth. The article is written with the objective to disseminate the historical and cultural importance of this pilgrimage site. The article explains the geographical condition of Gosainkunda. It discusses the writings about Gosainkunda on old granths with illustrations of Sanskrit verses. It includes tales about Gosainkunda with details of feasts and festivals. Finally, there is information on the demographic details of Gosainkunda and it's development as a tourist place. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2006-10-23)</p>
<p>The article discusses the importance of Swayambhu chaitya and gomba (monastery) in the role of strengthening the religious and cultural relations between the two countries of Nepal and Bhutan. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-02-14)</p>
<p>This article tries to analyze historical activities that have endured in distinct characters reflecting historical and cultural values among Newars of Nepal. The analysis is based on the historical and cultural significance of Vajrayogini of Sankhu. Sankhu is an ancient Newar town located in the east of the Kathmandu valley which has long preserved its architectural and cultural heritage, thus occupying a prominent status in the economic and religious fields. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-03-01)</p>
<p>The article discusses the architectural designs of western Nepal. The article reveals that western Nepal was prosperous during the rule of Khasa King from the twelfth century to the fourteen century A.D. So the historical and socio-religious influences on material arts and crafts of the region are quite evident. Secular architectural design of western Nepal are mainly of three types which are Naulo (reservoir), Dhungedhara/ Mangrha (water conduit) and Baithaka (pillared pavilion). The article includes a detailed description of miniature figures of gods, men, and creatures in a systematic order consisting of four horizontal levels and eight columns in the back wall of Mungrha of Ajayamer. The article includes 3 sketches, 6 leaves of plates, and 3 appendices which includes the distribution of naulo, mungrha, and baithaka in Western Nepal. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2006-10-17)</p>
<p>This is a review by Dilli Raj Sharma of T. R. Vaidya, Triratna Manandhar, and Shankar Lal Joshi, <em>Social History of Nepal</em>.</p>
<p>The article attempts to sketch out the history, art, and architecture of the memorial stone-pillars named Vir Khamba of Western Nepal. They are numerous and are scattered all over the hilly region of Western Nepal. These Vir Khamba were erected by various persons and often state the name of national heroes who contributed to the nation and society as a whole. The study focuses on the Baitadi, Bajhang, Doti, Dadeldhura, Achham, Jumal, and Dailekh districts of western Nepal, which possess many of the memorial pillars, or Vir Khambas. The article includes 8 leaves of plates. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-03-04)</p>