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Ethnobotanical Studies in Central Nepal: The Ceremonial Plant-foods

Ethnobotanical Studies in Central Nepal: The Ceremonial Plant-foods
Contributions to Nepalese Studies
Format: Journal Article
Publication Date: 1989-01
Publisher: Center for Nepal and Asian Studies
Place of Publication: Kirtipur, Nepal
Pages: 35-41
Sources ID: 128101
Visibility: Public (group default)
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The article attempts to record the common religious and traditional ceremonies that involve the consumption of particular plant-foods in central Nepal. Plants have always been an inevitable part of the life and culture of the Nepalese people. All aspects of the Nepalese folk-life and beliefs have narratives about plants and their parts. The ceremonial plant-foods of the Nepalese people are an example of their strong commitment to conserve this rich tradition. The article is based on a survey conducted in 15 districts in Nepal. The article includes a list of such plants and tries to trace back exactly why and how the plant-foods became associated with the rites. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-02-12)

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Contributions to Nepalese Studies