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RELIGION IN THE CONSTITUTIONS OF NEPAL

The Constitution is the preeminent and central law of the arrive. The expression "Constitution" typically alludes to a report having an exceptional legitimate sacredness that sets out the structure and the chief elements of the organs of the state. It additionally proclaims the standards administering the operation of these organs. A constitution is legitimately authoritative on the state and all subjects inside it. In Nepal, six constitutions have been declared since 1948^^ and a seventh constitution is currently under development by the constituent assembly.^" The initial three constitutions of Nepal were the Government of Nepal Act of 1948,^^ the Interim Government of Nepal Act of 1951,^^ and the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal of 1959.^^ These constitutions ensured principal rights and secured their delight through the due procedure of law. They contained order standards of state arrangement where the control of law was guaranteed. They furnished the resident ...

Nepali Customs

Nepal is a small country. King Prithivi Narayan Shah the Great called it a common garden of four castes(jats) and thirty-six sub-castes( Varnas ). In fact nowdays, there are many more sub-castes. They have their own languages, dress, social practices and religious. In spite of these differences. They make a common culture- Nepali culture. However, they have not given up their social traditions, practices and ceremonies. We are going to study the social customs and ceremonies of some castes in Nepal. 1. BRAHMINS The Brahmins live in the Terai region as well as in the mountain region. They command high position in the society and are greatly respected. They follow the Hindu traditions and perform a number of religious and perform a number of religious and social functions. When a baby is born, a ceremony is performed on the sixth day in the Terai and is called the name-giving ceremony (Nwaran). In the mountains, this ceremony is celebrated on the eleventh day. If the baby ...