My Republica

Prabin Koirala

The contributor for Republica.
probinphotography@gmail.com

Shivaratri at Pashupati

Published On: February 25, 2017 08:32 AM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

The Pashupatinath Temple  area was jam-packed with colorful Sadhus, devout pilgrims, and curious visitors from within and outside the country this Mahashivaratri too. Here are a few glimpses from the Sivaratri celebrations at Pashupati on Friday.

Leopard frightens locals at Gothatar (photo/video)

Published On: February 21, 2017 07:22 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Feb 21: A leopard has been creating a terror situation around Gothatar of Kageshwari Manohara Municipality in Kathmandu since early morning on Tuesday.

Valentine Day: Day of lovebirds

Published On: February 14, 2017 05:32 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Feb 14: The Valentine Day is being observed across the world. Though lagged far behind in terms of economic development, Nepal has not remained unaffected by this festival.

Shreeswasthani Bratkatha concludes amid rituals

Published On: February 10, 2017 04:05 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Hindu devotees have concluded the Shreeswasthani Bratkatha, a religious festival observed especially by Hindu women, by performing rituals on Friday.

When Oli recalled Indian blockade in Nepal... (with video)

Published On: February 2, 2017 05:56 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Feb 2: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli on Thursday claimed that his government had made ‘India-locked Nepal’ a land-locked country.

Sonam Lhosar observed with gusto (photo feature)

Published On: January 28, 2017 06:38 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Jan 28: The Sonam Lhosar, the festival of the Tamang Community, is being celebrated with much gusto by organizing various programs across the country.

Candles lit to commemorate rapper Yama Buddha (photo feature)

Published On: January 22, 2017 08:11 AM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Jan 22: Candles were lit to commemorate late Nepali rapper Anil Adhikari at Basantapur area on Saturday evening.

Police arrest Kulman's supporters (photo/video)

Published On: January 3, 2017 02:58 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Jan 3: A clash occurred between the supporters of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Managing Director, Kulman Ghising and police at Maitighar of the Capital City on Tuesday.

Lhosar celebrations at Tundikhel (Photo Feature)

Published On: December 30, 2016 08:35 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHANDU, Dec 30: The Gurung community celebrated Tamu Lhosar across the country today with full fanfare.

Demonstration in capital to support Dr KC's campaign (photo/video)

Published On: December 3, 2016 03:55 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Dec 3: Solidarity for Govinda KC Alliance has staged a huge demonstraton in the capital, urging the government to save the life of Dr Govinda KC on Saturday.

PM’s effigy burned against constitution amendment bill (photo/video)

Published On: December 1, 2016 07:47 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Dec 1: Protests have continued in different parts of the country against the registration of the constitution amendment bill.

Bagmati Clean-up Campaign enters 183th week

Published On: November 12, 2016 01:47 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Nov 12: The Bagmati Clean-up Campaign, under which the sacred Bagmati River is cleaned every Saturday, entered its 183th week today.

Alluring mountains

Published On: November 10, 2016 06:57 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

People from around the world come and spend thousands of rupees to experience such bliss.  And, I feel privileged to experience such a heaven-like bliss while I am still living.

Bada Dashain leaves capital quiet and forlorn (photo feature)

Published On: October 10, 2016 02:51 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

The Kathmandu Valley has turned out to be quiet and secluded after tens of thousands of people headed for their houses to celebrate the Dashain festival.

The joy of swinging during Dashain

Published On: October 10, 2016 02:35 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Oct 10: There is nobody who doesn't rejoice swing in Dashain, the biggest festival of Hindus.

A place of contradictions

Published On: October 7, 2016 03:37 AM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

One thing I always take a moment to observe whenever I am at Pashupati Nath is the cremation ritual. Whenever I walk past the cremation grounds, I’m reminded of the vulnerability of life – One minute you are there, and the next minute you are not. This, for me, is a very humbling experience. The reminder that life eventually comes to an end always grounds me and fills me with a deep sense of gratitude to be alive today.

In capacity of a King, Gyanendra offers sword at Pachali Bhairav Temple (photo/video)

Published On: October 2, 2016 01:46 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Oct 2: Former King Gyanendra Shah on Sunday offered a sword at Pachali Bhairav Temple in capacity of a King.

Incessant rainfall inundates Kathmandu roads (photo/video)

Published On: September 12, 2016 02:36 PM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

KATHMANDU, Sept 12: Major roads in Kathmandu Valley are waterlogged after incessant rainfall since Sunday afternoon.

Together they grow

Published On: September 2, 2016 02:00 AM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

The word father, derived from many languages of the old, including Latin, Dutch and Old English, all mean the same thing, “one who exercises parental care over another.”

Weaver bird tales

Published On: July 22, 2016 11:42 AM NPT By: Prabin Koirala

The weaver bird (or Baya Topchara as it is commonly called in Nepal) is also known as the engineer charo (bird) because of its startling ability to build an artistic nest.