ABSTRACT
Nepal is a multiethnic, multilingual, multi-religious, and diverse culture. It is a country of highly diverse traditions with a rich culture. Different kinds of festivals are celebrated throughout the year based on the customs and beliefs residing in different parts of the country. The total population of Nepal was 23,151,423 in 2001 and increased to 26,966,581 in 2008 (CBS, 2008). Easily more than 100 cultures and languages are to be found in Nepal. Nepal’s principal faith systems are Sanatandharma, Prakritidharma (nature), Kiratdharma,Hinduism, andBuddhism, as well as sundry other manifestations and cultural ideologies. The linguistic landscape and cultures have contributed to Nepal’s diversity.
