SIKHISM

          This religion was born in India.In fifteenth century this religion was originated in Punjab.Guru Nanak Dev was the man who made this religion.People who follow this religion are not allowed to cut their hair.They wear a kind of  cap on their head made of long piece of cloth.Which keeps their long hair inside it and make them feel comfort.This religion is all about faith, justice and bravory.Sikh people are very loyal and brave.Once they commit any thing, they end up by doing that thing.Sikhism originated from the word Sikh, which in turn comes from the Sanskrit root sisya which means "disciple".Sikhism advocates the pursuit of salvation through disciplined, personal meditation on the name and message of God.

      The followers of Sikhism are ordained to follow the teachings of the ten Sikh gurus, or enlightened leaders, as well as the holy scripture entitled the Guru Granth Shaib ji, which, along with the writings of six of the ten Sikh Gurus, includes selected works of many devotees from diverse socio-economic and religious backgrounds. The text was decreed by Guru Govind Singh ji, the tenth guru, as the final guru of the Sikh religion. Sikhism's traditions and teachings are associated with the history, society and culture of Punjab. Adherents of Sikhism are known as Sikhs(students or disciples) and number over 26 million across the world. Most Sikhs live in Punjab,India although there is a significant Sikh diospora. Until India's partition millions of Sikhs lived in what is now Pakistani Punjab.

CHRISTIAN

       This religion is also called western religion.It is mostly popular in europien countries.Jesus christ was the founder of this religion.According to the 2001 census, 0.5 percent are christian.Though being western religion, it has a great effects in Nepal as well.People here celebrate christmas and many other chrestian festivals as well.Churches are being built and a number of people following this religion are increasing rapidly.In christian family, people go to church every day and prey to god for their healthy and prosporus life.They remember their god every time before beginning any work or before having their food.

               There is a book called "BIBLE" where things are written about Jesus christ.The book teaches to help other people and stay honest.The book has got a vary special power which can cure even a person who is being trouble by demons.This book also teaches about the sacrifies which jesus gave to protect mankind.The pain suffered bye the god just for us.After his death, people came to know what he was trying to teach for the mankind and became his follower.His advice are still being followed and are being spreaded all over the world.He wanted to have peace and joy and denied to kill enocent animals.People believe that the christians will remain in heaven with no pain and sorrow.They also believe that following this religion is the only way to heaven.

MUSLIMS

          
 In nepal, most of the people follow this religion after hinduism.the god
of muslim is propet mohammed.some of the muslim traditions are quiet similar
as christian.this religion is one of the oldest religion among others.people
go to mazzid and prey their god.they don't believe in idols and posters of god
so,their tradition is quiet different than hindus.this religion has very
strict rules.girls of muslim society are not allowed to show their face among
others.while they are out of their home, they use a dress called'Burkha'
it is black in colour.but now a days most of the muslim girls use casual
dresses and get familier with the outer world.

          Muslims celebrate festivals like Eed,Bakreed,Ramjaan and many more.They
    have fasting for nearly one month.During day time,they don't have any food
and water.At evening,they are allowed to have fruits and juices.They have
very strong faith on their god.In nepal,muslims came from india many years
ago.During the mugal period in india,muslim people migrated in nepal and
began to stay here.Many nepalese peoples are now following this religion.
Muslim marriage are different from other religion.Bride and groome are
not allowed to see each others face before marriage.There is one priest
who make their marriage.He asks both the couple that whether they are
ready to marry each other.If they say yes then they are called husband and
wife.This religion is really an amazing and fabulous religion.
   

BUDDHISM

       Buddhism is the religion mostly followed in asia.It was born in nepal.Lord Buddha (Siddhartha Gautam)made buddhism.He was born in Nepal and was a prince.He left his palace and became a monk.He was in search of peace, and finally found it.Now Buddhism is spreaded all over the world.Due to Buddhism, Nepal is called a land of peace.Most of the tourists come and visit nepal to know more and more about buddhism.There are lots of Buddhist temples in Nepal.Temples like Swayambhu,Bouddha,Lumbini Temple and Stupas are mostly visited by the people around the world.People following buddhism are calm and silent by nature.They don't like to make trouble and try to help others.

"OM MANE PEMBE HOM"is the slogan of Buddhism.which means peace and love.so this religion is about love for every living creature in this world.Though this religion began from nepal but its now spreading all over the world.People know nepal due to this religion.In every buddhist family, there is at least one monk who spend all his life in the name of Buddhism and Lord Buddha.Buddhist monk wear red coloured cloths.The great monk Dalai Lama is from china who is a follower of buddhism.He is treated as a gods messenger.According to the 2001 census 10.7 percent are buddhist.But the rate is increasing day by day.People have a believe that follwing this religion will lead them to rest in peace in heaven and will have reincarnation.

HINDUISM

         The country nepal was an only single hindu country in the world.Due to political changes, its now a multy cultural country.Most of the people here are hindu.They are very much rich in festival and culture.people go to temple and worship different gods and goddesses.There are more then 300 million gods and goddesses in hinduism.People celebrate varities of festivals in their society.In every hindu family, there is a small room where idols and posters of gods are kept.They use vermelian powder,flowers,dhoops(in nepali) while worshiping god.People believe that worshiping god everyday makes the day peaceful any joyful.People star their new business, their marriage by worshiping god.

In hindus culture people are allowed to worship any gods or goddesses but there is a god who is the god of the god, Lord Ganesh.He is also known as "sankat mochan" which means the one who solves all the problems.He has got an elephant head and was also called elephant's god.He is the son of  lord shiva and goddess parwati.people from different countries come to Nepal to research hinduism and to spread it around the world.They take pictures of temples, idols of gods.In nepal, kathmandu is the city of temple and capital city as well.Most of the tourists come and visit kathmandu city just to see the temple and to know more about hindu culture.If any one who would like to know more about hindu culture and festivals, Nepal is the right destination.