Posted by: IT_Guy September 18, 2014
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Some of my dear Sajha friends asked questions related to history of Nepal and the flag so I am trying to answer their questions.
Let’s talk about the word ‘Nepal’. Before ‘Unification’ the world Nepal used to mean Kathmandu valley. Specially Kantipur,Kritipur,Patan and Bhadgaun mostly occupied by Newar people .The world ‘Nepal’ does not represent the entire land from Mechi to Mahakali and Himal to Madhesh. Rulers from Gorkha attacked and invaded the valley as well as other parts including Terai and Himal. They moved capital from Gorkha to Nepa because it was plain, beautiful and developed. And after sometimes, people started calling whole country was as Nepal. So what to do with the word ‘Nepal’ for the people of Jhapa and Mugu, Taplejung and Janakpur ? What’s the problem if the name becomes ‘XYZ’? (BTW I personally like the word ‘Nepal’.)
Now let’s talk about the Flag. Triangular flag represents ‘Dwajaa’ used in Hindu religion. If you have seen the pictures of Ramayan and Mahabharat you may be seen those kind of flags used there. You may have seen the triangular metal flag with sun and moon with human face on Hindu temples. Yes, what I am trying to say is the origin of this flag is from Hinduism. It has long history and unique in the world…I agree on that. But what’s the problem if some people want to discuss about it? We should be able to explain the fact to them. (BTW I personally like this flag.)