Drums And Syringes: Patients and healers in combat against TB bacilli and hungry ghosts in the hills of Nepal (Bibliotheca Himalayica)

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Drums And Syringes: Patients and healers in combat against TB bacilli and hungry ghosts in the hills of Nepal (Bibliotheca Himalayica)

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Dimensions:	21.5x140 cm (8.5 × 55.1 inches)
Gross Weight:	0.2 kg (0.44 lbs)
Material:	Papper
Iconography / Artist:	Religious Books
Craft Origin:	Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique
Cataloged On:	Nov 22, 2017

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Religious Books

Religious books found in Nepal encompass a wide range of literature related to different religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and more. These books are essential for spiritual guidance, education, and practice, and are considered sacred by many Nepalese people.
Hinduism is the predominant religion in Nepal, and as such, many religious books are related to it. The most popular ones are the Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and Mahabharata. These books contain information on Hindu deities, their stories, philosophies, and practices. The Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text, is also widely read and revered in Nepal, and is considered the essence of Hindu philosophy.

Buddhism is another significant religion in Nepal, and many books related to it can be found in the country. The most popular ones include the Tripitaka, a collection of Buddha's teachings, and the Tibetan Book of the Dead, which is a guide for the dead through the afterlife. Other important Buddhist texts include the Lotus Sutra, Heart Sutra, and Diamond Sutra.

Islamic books, such as the Quran and Hadith, are also prevalent in Nepal, particularly in the Muslim community. These books contain teachings, stories, and principles related to Islam.

In addition to these, Nepal is also home to a small Christian population, and there are several Christian religious books available in the country. These include the Bible, which is considered the holy book for Christians, and other religious texts and teachings.

Overall, religious books found in Nepal are an integral part of the country's diverse cultural and spiritual landscape. They offer insight into various religions, philosophies, and practices and provide guidance and inspiration to many Nepalese people.

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This book is the work based on twenty- two months of field work in Nepal between January 1989 an March 1992, about a case which seemed to reveal a communication gap between the health workers and the family of a patient in one of the TB clinics. The search for an explanation, for some key to information which could illuminate the background for the choices that were made. This book will mainly refer to tuberculosis patients. The disease is very prevalent in Nepal and presents its own challenges to health workers

Centuries-Old Lost-Wax Metal Casting

Each sculpture at Handmade Handicraft is crafted using the ancient cire-perdue (lost-wax) technique, a craft perfected over a millennium by the Newar artisans of Patan. The process begins with sculpting beeswax and Himalayan tree resin by hand. A multi-layered clay mold is formed around the wax, which is melted away in the furnace, creating a void that is filled with molten red copper or bronze.

24K Mercury Gilding

Applied with pure gold leaf and fused using fire gilding for an ethereal sheen that endures for generations.

Cold-Gold Face Painting

The sacred facial features and serene gaze of deities are carefully rendered with powdered cold gold and natural pigments.

Hand-Chiseled Detailing

Intricate robes, mandalas, and jewels are carved by hand with miniature steel chisels and devotion.

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