About the Book
: This book covers the Warrior Race of gorkhas thoroughly in a manner which makes it interesting to read and easy to understand. Special care has been taken to put all information in proper order so that the reader finds the book very useful and enjoyable. It covers all aspect of Gorkhas, covering their history, culture, religion, festivals, martial traditions, valour, contemporary politics, sociopolitical issues and various wars and the various postwar conflicts. Information given in this volume is fairly comprehensive in contents so that all the readers should feel benefited with the text. About The Author: Bandana Rai graduated from St. Joseph's College, Darjeeling. Then she went on to do masters from the same institute. She has also done her Diploma in Videography and Editing. She has worked for Documentary “All Times Blues†directed by Naresh Sharma, Documentary “Rotigraphers of India†directed by Naresh Sharma. She has also worked for the feature film" Mahima Baba Mohan Ram Ki" produced by Vishnu and Mahesh. Bandana Rai is very active in contemporary Gorkha Politics and Social Issues and is also a prominent member of various Gorkha Political and Social Organizations. CONTENTS: Preface ix, 1. Introduction 1, 2. Gorkha History 7, Origin, Cultural and Social Development, Martial Development, The, Origin of Gurungs, Expansion Outside Nepal, Regional Faith, Religion, and Society, Hinduism, Buddhism, Relations with other Communities, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Relations with China, Relations with the United States, Britain, Soviet, Union, Other Countries, International and Regional Organizations, References, 3. Customs and Beliefs 61, The Gorkha People, Gurung, Limbu, Magar, Rai, Sunwar, Tamang, Nyinba, Nepali, Cultural Diversity, Culture and Tradition, Beli Byah, Festivals, Dashain, Mother’s Day (Mata Tirtha Puja), Buddha, Jayanti, Gathemangal, Janai Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, Gai Jatra, Janmastami, Gokarna Aunsi
