Upadesh Kunwor

On the day of Saa:Paru 2082  B.S , I went to Bhaktapur to see the festival. This was something I had wanted to do ever since I came to Kathmandu, studied Tourism and culture, and began working as a guide. Even though I have been guiding for five years, I had never had the chance to witness and experience Saa : Paru in person. Just as I was about to go, the owner of my rent house  (maa)  where I stay called me to help with some repair work. My plan was to finish office work in morning and head to Bhaktapur in   afternoon. I return  to  Teku, finished the work by 12:00  pm , and headed towards the bus park. Around 12:30, I caught the bus to Bhaktapur. At the bus park, I met one of my students, who was also going to Bhaktapur, so we traveled together. We first reached Siddhapokhari. I called   Bibek Duwal and Shreya Malekar , who were at Golden Gate. On the way to Durbar Square, we saw Gaijatra processions, people playing musical instruments, dancing...

The Lichchhavi period in Nepal is widely regarded as a golden era of art, architecture, and culture. During this time, the kingdom saw great influence from Indian Gupta emperors, which is reflected in the refined beauty and spiritual symbolism of its monuments. Temples, palaces, and sculptures from this period still stand as remarkable examples of artistic excellence. One of the b est-known masterpieces of Lichchhavi architecture is the Changunarayan Temple , which is considered Nepal’s oldest  Multi-tiered roofs  (pagoda-style) temple. Similarly, Managriha Palace , Bhadra Dhivas Palace , and the majestic Kailashkut Bhawan  were known for their advanced and luxurious designs. Kailashkut Bhawan, for instance, had seven stories and could accommodate up to 10,000 people on its top floor. Its windows, columns, and beams were decorated with jewels and carved from rare stones. From the palace roof, water flowed through copper pipes shaped like crocodile mouths, creating stunnin...

Have you ever wondered   who is God?  What does the word “Bhagwan” really mean? Is it just a title, or does it hold a deeper significance?  Let’s break it down in a beautiful way.   The word Bhagwan is not just a label , it’s a combination of five elements: 'Bha'  for Bhumi (Earth) 'G'  for Gagan (Sky) 'W'  for Wayu (Air) 'A'  for Agni (Fire) 'N'  for Neer (Water) So, Bhagwan is the one who has control over these five elements. Whoever can master and balance Earth, Sky, Air, Fire, and Water   that power is called Bhagwan. Devs vs. Bhagwan: What's the Difference? Many of us know about Agni Dev (Fire), Varun Dev (Water), and Vayu Dev (Air). These are Devs, divine beings who represent nature’s forces. But they are not Bhagwan.  So who is Bhagwan? They are " Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva)"  the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe. But even among these powerful beings, there is one who stands above all.   That...

Times have changed now. These days, teachers from Gurukuls or Colleges try to invite Ministers or MPs to make their institutions seem more important. They think the presence of powerful people brings value to their University,  C ampus/Colleges or Gurukul/Ashram . Sadly, the influence and respect for real Sages and true Teachers have become weaker.  But what you are doing 'teaching the teachers' is truly special and meaningful.  Because when you teach a teacher, you're shaping the future. If an engineer makes a mistake, he might build a few wrong bridges.  If a doctor is dishonest or unskilled, he might send hundreds of patients to death early.  But if a teacher is not right, an entire generation will suffer. So always remember this, even 100 Chandraguptas cannot create one Chanakya.  But one wise Chanakya can create 100 Chandraguptas. Albert Einsteins,Thomas Edisons, Zuckerberg, Marx, Prithivinaryan Shah,  are not just born by chance.  Only you ...

J uly 27, 2025:  I want to share my story about my journey and experience at Singha Durbar, the heart of Nepal’s Government . The story begins with the IRD (Institute for Rural Development) organizing Youth Policy Roundtable Episode 4, focusing on Tourism. I am part of a WhatsApp community group that shares opportunities to support tourism initiatives, and there I saw the event link. Without much expectation, I filled out the application form the next day. To my surprise, at 10:44 pm on July 25, 2025, I received an email: "Congratulations! You have been selected."  On July 26, at 3 am, I read the email and replied immediately to confirm my participation. I later found out through the group chat that my friend Rakshit was also selected. From our community, we were the only two participants. I felt excited yet nervous - what would I say? What topics would we discuss? This would also be my first-ever visit to Singha Durbar in my ten years of living in Kathmandu. I started prepar...

On July 19, 2025, I traveled with my BTTM 19th Batch students, who are very interested in culture and heritage, to explore Panauti, Namo Buddha, Dhulikhel, and Bhaktapur.   According to our plan, we reached Panauti Bus Park around 10:30 AM. Personally, I was excited about visiting the Panauti Community Homestay, which I had been planning for a while. Visit to Panauti Community Homestay We drove via Kushadevi Road and arrived at the Community Homestay Office. There, we met Nisha Bahini, who kindly introduced us to Jyoti Ma’am.   For almost 20 minutes, Jyoti Ma’am shared valuable information about the homestay. We were lucky to meet her, as she was on her way to Kathmandu. From her, we learned several interesting facts:       The Panauti Community Homestay was established 12 years ago.       It started with 8 houses and now has 15 houses providing homestay services.       There are 4 additional houses that serve guests when the main h...

Today, I’m feeling truly happy and fulfilled. Why? Because a small seed of an idea has now grown into something real.   We successfully completed a Sound Bath and Wellness Tourism session on 12th, 13th, 14th July 2025 at NATHM College.  This happened thanks to the incredible support from NATHM’s Travel & Research Department  Head Ajay Dhakal Sir , and especially Mr. Damber R. Bhatta and Shubham Paudel Sir. Also, a big thank you to Guru Nirajan Tiwari of Nimi Wellness Centre , without their help, none of this would have been possible. How It All Started It began when I shared the Nimi Wellness Centre website with Damber Sir. I had a class at NATHM, and he casually said,   “Good morning Upadesh  Kunwor Sir, don’t you think our BTTM students should also experience one of these sessions?”   I replied, “Yes, of course! I’ll coordinate.”    That’s how the idea moved forward. We met the following Monday  - me, Nirajan Sir, Damber Sir, and ...