Jankwa
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Jankwa is a Newar
ritual to commemorate the young, elderly and infants in the community.
Newar
The Newa , Newār or Newāl) are the indigenous people and the creators of the historical civilization of Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. The valley and surrounding territory have been known from ancient times as Nepal Mandala, its limits ever changing through history.Newas have lived in the Kathmandu...
ritual to commemorate the young, elderly and infants in the community.
Types of Jankwa
There are two types of jankwa- Macha jankwa, celebrated once
- Jyah Jankwa (Bhim Ratharohan) which can be celebrated up to 5 times