Dhakal
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Dhakal is one of the most common [Brahmin] caste
s found in Nepal
. They are believed to the direct decedents of Rishi
or sage
Upamanyu
, who is in turn believed to be descended from Rishi
Vasishta. They are believed to be originated from a place called Dhaku in Gorkha
district of western Nepal
. Yaku has been long known as birta of Dhakals. Dhakals are found in hilly regions of all over Nepal
and India
.
There are number of Dhakals in public figures. Kulananda Dhakal
was the chief priest and tantrik of Prithvi Narayan Shah
, the great king of Gorkha
, who united Nepal
to the current form. With his advice, the king could win the battles after times of failure. Ram Krishna Dhakal
is a very popular modern singer in Nepal
. Dr. Anjani K. Sharma is a highly respected surgeon
who has received a number of awards. Associate Professor Rajesh Dhakal in the University of Canterbury, New Zealand is a world renowned researcher and specialist in earthquake engineering. In addition, Prof. Dr. Ishwari Prasad Dhakal is also one of the reputed veterinary doctor as well as the Chief of IAAS, Rampur Campus from Dhakal's family. . Also, Prof. Dr. Shiva Ram Dhakal is a leading author of a philosophical and scientific book of "Environment and Sustainable Development in Nepal", which is famous in the world. http://www.researchbooks.org/3639223713/ENVIRONMENT-SUSTAINABLE-DEVELOPMENT-NEPAL/
. Dhakal is regarded as one of the high class caste in Hindu religion. The Dhakals belong to kanyakubja class of Indian Brahminical order. Now many of the Dhakals are found in India specially in Darjelling district of West Bengal and Sikkim.Yaku [bhojpur]is known as the birta of dhakal.sudap-terathum is also a famous place, from where many dhakal emerged.In sikkim, all the dhakals have yearly conference where they try to congregate and try to know each other and help the underprevilaged ones. The Dhakals in sikkim are considered to be bold, corageous and honest to their duty towards the underpreviledged Dhakals. Few of the known figures among dhakals are Dr.P.P Dhakal(Sharma),Dr. Sanjeev Dhakal, Shri.S.D Dhakal, Mr. T.N. Dhakal, C.P. Dhakal, Dr. O.P. Dhakal, Dr. B.P.Dhakal, Dr. M.M.Dhakal, Dr. Mona Dhakal,Shri. D.P. Dhakal, so on and so forth.
many of dhakals from terethum (sudap) and from bhojpur , okhaldunga and from various hilly reason reside in indrapur vdc of morang district in nepal. they gathered together and performed the religious festival " gotha dhup" in udauli and uvauli once in a six month.
culture. It is said that Dhakal should not color the exterior of house in white. It is also said that they should not have big celebrations, especially for birthdays.Dhakals are not supposed to do animal sacrifice and they are the devout devotees of lord shiva.
Caste
Caste is an elaborate and complex social system that combines elements of endogamy, occupation, culture, social class, tribal affiliation and political power. It should not be confused with race or social class, e.g. members of different castes in one society may belong to the same race, as in India...
s found in Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
. They are believed to the direct decedents of Rishi
Rishi
Rishi denotes the composers of Vedic hymns. However, according to post-Vedic tradition, the rishi is a "seer" to whom the Vedas were "originally revealed" through states of higher consciousness. The rishis were prominent when Vedic Hinduism took shape, as far back as some three thousand years...
or sage
Wise old man
The wise old man is an archetype as described by Carl Jung, as well as a classic literary figure, and may be seen as a stock character...
Upamanyu
Upamanyu
Upamanyu is the name of a Hindu rishi, the traditional author of hymn 1.102.9 of the Rig Veda.The historian B. C. Law, writing in the 1920s, supposed that Upamanyu was the father of Kamboja Aupamanyava referred to in the Vamsa Brahmana of the Sama Veda....
, who is in turn believed to be descended from Rishi
Rishi
Rishi denotes the composers of Vedic hymns. However, according to post-Vedic tradition, the rishi is a "seer" to whom the Vedas were "originally revealed" through states of higher consciousness. The rishis were prominent when Vedic Hinduism took shape, as far back as some three thousand years...
Vasishta. They are believed to be originated from a place called Dhaku in Gorkha
Gorkha District
Gorkha District of 288,134. It is the location of the Manakamana Temple. Also, the temples of great sage Gorakh Nath and goddess Gorakh Kali temple is located in district, after which the district got its name. Four major rivers run within and along it, they are Chepe, Daraudi, Marsyangdi and...
district of western Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
. Yaku has been long known as birta of Dhakals. Dhakals are found in hilly regions of all over Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
and India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
There are number of Dhakals in public figures. Kulananda Dhakal
Kulananda Dhakal
Kulananda Dhakal, was the most famous priests and astrologers of Prithvi Narayan Shah who united Nepal. Following his advice, the King could win the battles after he lost so many times...
was the chief priest and tantrik of Prithvi Narayan Shah
Prithvi Narayan Shah
Prithvi Narayan Shah, King of Nepal was the first king of the House of Shahs to rule Nepal. He is credited for starting the campaign for a unified Nepal, which had been divided and weakened under Malla confederacy. He was the ninth generation descendant of Dravya Shah , the founder of the ruling...
, the great king of Gorkha
Gorkha
Gurkha are people from Nepal who take their name from the 8th century Hindu warrior-saint Guru Gorakhnath.Gurkha, Ghurkha, or Gorkha may also refer to:-People:...
, who united Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
to the current form. With his advice, the king could win the battles after times of failure. Ram Krishna Dhakal
Ram Krishna Dhakal
Ramkrishna Dhakal is a famous Modern, pop and playback singer, Actor and reality show judge from Nepal. He was discovered at an early age by Arjun Pokwal....
is a very popular modern singer in Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
. Dr. Anjani K. Sharma is a highly respected surgeon
Surgeon
In medicine, a surgeon is a specialist in surgery. Surgery is a broad category of invasive medical treatment that involves the cutting of a body, whether human or animal, for a specific reason such as the removal of diseased tissue or to repair a tear or breakage...
who has received a number of awards. Associate Professor Rajesh Dhakal in the University of Canterbury, New Zealand is a world renowned researcher and specialist in earthquake engineering. In addition, Prof. Dr. Ishwari Prasad Dhakal is also one of the reputed veterinary doctor as well as the Chief of IAAS, Rampur Campus from Dhakal's family. . Also, Prof. Dr. Shiva Ram Dhakal is a leading author of a philosophical and scientific book of "Environment and Sustainable Development in Nepal", which is famous in the world. http://www.researchbooks.org/3639223713/ENVIRONMENT-SUSTAINABLE-DEVELOPMENT-NEPAL/
Religion
The most common religion of people with this surname is HinduismHinduism
Hinduism is the predominant and indigenous religious tradition of the Indian Subcontinent. Hinduism is known to its followers as , amongst many other expressions...
. Dhakal is regarded as one of the high class caste in Hindu religion. The Dhakals belong to kanyakubja class of Indian Brahminical order. Now many of the Dhakals are found in India specially in Darjelling district of West Bengal and Sikkim.Yaku [bhojpur]is known as the birta of dhakal.sudap-terathum is also a famous place, from where many dhakal emerged.In sikkim, all the dhakals have yearly conference where they try to congregate and try to know each other and help the underprevilaged ones. The Dhakals in sikkim are considered to be bold, corageous and honest to their duty towards the underpreviledged Dhakals. Few of the known figures among dhakals are Dr.P.P Dhakal(Sharma),Dr. Sanjeev Dhakal, Shri.S.D Dhakal, Mr. T.N. Dhakal, C.P. Dhakal, Dr. O.P. Dhakal, Dr. B.P.Dhakal, Dr. M.M.Dhakal, Dr. Mona Dhakal,Shri. D.P. Dhakal, so on and so forth.
many of dhakals from terethum (sudap) and from bhojpur , okhaldunga and from various hilly reason reside in indrapur vdc of morang district in nepal. they gathered together and performed the religious festival " gotha dhup" in udauli and uvauli once in a six month.
Culture
The culture is a part the traditional Nepali-Hinduism BrahminBrahmin
Brahmin Brahman, Brahma and Brahmin.Brahman, Brahmin and Brahma have different meanings. Brahman refers to the Supreme Self...
culture. It is said that Dhakal should not color the exterior of house in white. It is also said that they should not have big celebrations, especially for birthdays.Dhakals are not supposed to do animal sacrifice and they are the devout devotees of lord shiva.