Skip to main content

Mundum Site Salpa Silichung Under Encroachment by Hindu and Buddhist

 

Our Identity is Under Threat Due to the Inefficiency of Our Own Rai and Kirati Organizations  

At first glance, one might think this place is a worship site for Lamas, but in truth, this is the origin site of Kirati Saya (Shir) Mundum—Silichung. Here, blatant religious encroachment is taking place! The encroachment has spread from Salpa Pokhari to Silichung and is now beginning to reach Tuwachung as well.  

**Note:**  
This highlights the urgent need for the Kirati community to recognize and protect their cultural and spiritual heritage. If we do not act now, our traditions and identity will continue to be eroded by external influences.




तुवाचुङ- खोटाङको,हलेसी

**Tuwachung - Khotang, Halesi**  


It is astonishing that, to this day, no Kirati Mundum-related structures or objects have been established at Silichung. However, Lamas have already hoisted flags and prayer scarves there. If the Lamas claim that Silichung is explicitly mentioned in their Tripitaka, they should provide clear evidence. Otherwise, the act of randomly placing flags and prayer scarves on the beautiful, towering hills and ridges should be stopped immediately.  


Kirati people worldwide must take proactive steps to protect their sacred Mundum sites. If we remain passive and allow such encroachments to continue unchecked, our civilization and cultural heritage will be completely erased in the future.  


**Note:**  

This emphasizes the urgent need for the Kirati community to safeguard their sacred sites and cultural identity. If we do not act now, our rich heritage and traditions risk being lost forever.





Mundum Site Salpa Silichung Under Hinduization

In Bhojpur, the sacred Mundum site of the Kirati people, Salpa Pokhari's head, Silichung, is also associated with stories of Mahadev (Lord Shiva) sitting there. At Silichung, the Kirati Mundum site, tridents and flags have been hung, reflecting the influence of Hindu. This site, which holds cultural significance for the Kirati people, lacks any Kirati cultural symbols, such as statues of Sumnima and Paruhang or the traditional Sakela Lung or Wabuk Chindo (ritual symbols). However recently group of Kirat Rai has taken initiative to build so.

Despite the presence of Kirati priests (Mangpa/Bijuwa/Dhami) at Silichung, the site is increasingly being linked to Hindu narratives, such as Mahadev's presence. Tridents and flags of other religions are prominently displayed, while Kirati cultural symbols are absent. This reflects a continuous religious and cultural encroachment by other communities, who are imposing their religious symbols and narratives on this sacred Kirati site.  

If our Kirati organizations and institutions continue to neglect this issue, the history, traditions, culture, and civilization of the Kirati people will be overshadowed and lost. There is a risk that future generations will only find traces of Kirati identity in books, with no living connection to their heritage. Therefore, it is crucial for all Kirati organizations to focus on protecting and preserving such historical sites.  

The Kirati community must act now to safeguard their cultural and historical identity. If not, the rich heritage of the Kirati people, including their traditions, customs, and civilization, will face extinction. Let us ensure that the Kirati identity remains alive and vibrant for future generations.  

**Note:**  
This highlights the urgent need for Kirati organizations to prioritize the protection of their cultural and historical sites to prevent the loss of their unique identity and heritage.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

history of soi soila "kirat civilization"

 History of Soisoila'  How did the origin of 'Soisoila', a song sung by the Kirantis when they dance Sakela, i.e. the song of Sakela song? Even though a lot of recordings or videos of Sakela songs have been produced, only a few people have tried to find a concrete and authentic answer to this question. It is imperative that the young generation pay attention to the historical search and research of these seemingly small, but seriously related topics with the entire Kirati civilization.   According to Mundum researcher Bhogiraj Chamling, it is important to explain 'Soisoila' in connection with history.  The story of 'Soisoila' is popular in the geography from Sunuwar to Bantwa Rais. According to the Sunuwars, a Kiranti king named Budahopo used to rule in Banepa region. He was an expert in Mundum. When he was king, his dynasty had a golden bird called 'Homa Chiri'. However, when the share was distributed, there was a quarrel between the king and his br...
Post a Comment
Read more

The real ancient name of the world's highest peak in this ancient Kirat land in Nepal is Chomolungma. Mt Everest and Sagarmatha is not ancient name.

 (The name of the highest peak is not Sagarmatha and Mount Everest, but its ancient original name Chomolungma.)  There is no doubt that the oldest human civilization in Nepal is the Kirat civilization. In the process, the hunter age started the agricultural age. Plants, plants, animals, etc. were increasing their closeness with nature, Kirati people were familiar with this nature in the most ancient times. Therefore, Kirati people gave ancient original names to all things in the nature of this ancient Kirat land of Nepal in Kirati language. .  But when people of Bharopeli population including Lichchavi, Malla, Sen, Shah entered Nepal from the Indian side of the ancient Kirat Land and occupied the kingdom of the Kirats in the ancient Kirat Bhumi Nepal. Shaktipith worshiped by Nadinala Kirats The people of certain communities who are close to the state power and the state power continued to engage in religious and cultural encroachment and usurpation by connecting them with...
Post a Comment
Read more

kirat community where the guests must drink their liguor immediately after they are served

 Torempa is an ancient Kirati man.He prefers much liquor(wasim/ummak). According to a myth, Torempa is hosted by his relatives angpa-angma(samdhi-samdhini) with liquor. But he does not seem to be content with the liquor. Torempa put his head in the pot of liquor when angpa-angma were out of their house. He could not take out his head from the lid of the pot which made him died there itself. So there is a belief in the kirati community where the spirit of Torempa hunts the people in the form of dizziness and stomach paining. Indeed, there is a ritual practice in the kirat community where the guests must drink their liguor immediately after they are served, otherwise Torempa might suffer spiritually.
Post a Comment
Read more