
Nepal serves as an exotic
destination for people to seek spiritual enlightenment, as it was the only
Hindu Kingdom of the world until 2006. Hinduism, the oldest religion of the
world, devoid of missionary orientation and not having its foundation
attributed to any sole source, has also permeated into the political and social
life of the people here.
Indian influences over Nepal can be ascribed to the Licchavi dynasty that introduced the Hindu traditions and culture here. The dynasty originated in India, used Sanskrit as a court language, and issued Indian-style coins. It maintained close ties to India and also had economic and political relations with Tibet, thus becoming a cultural centre, linking central and southern Asia.
Indian influences over Nepal can be ascribed to the Licchavi dynasty that introduced the Hindu traditions and culture here. The dynasty originated in India, used Sanskrit as a court language, and issued Indian-style coins. It maintained close ties to India and also had economic and political relations with Tibet, thus becoming a cultural centre, linking central and southern Asia.


On September 2015, the
Nepalese government formally adopted a new constitution and establishes Nepal
as a secular republic. Nepal has about 21 million Hindus, more than 82% of the
Nepalese population, for whom the holy cow is interpreted as symbols of
motherhood and fruitfulness. The constitution has provided protection to the
cow and it has been accorded the status of being the national animal of Nepal.
Killing cows, even accidentally is viewed as one of the most extreme
transgressions.
Hinduism is claimed to be a practice
of moral precepts, meditation, yoga, mantras and a philosophy that believes in interweaving
of all things in nature. In fact, this nation has become the repository of
Hinduism in the world, second only to India.
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