Magar.Org
Magars
are the largest Indigenous Peoples in Nepal, the Himalayan country of
South Asia. Magars were kings and rulers in Mid-Western and Western
region of Nepal until Shah dynasty's rise in power in 17th century.
Modern Nepal consists of many ethnic ancestral lands & kingdoms which
were the home of Nepalese indigenous peoples for thousands of years.
However, now, indigenous peoples are not the rulers in Nepal. They are
struggling to get their rights back from the governments of Nepal.
Excerpts are published here on Magar indigenous peoples,
which we hope, will enable our viewers to better understand Magar
indigenous peoples and their history, tradition, culture, language and
many other issues which will determine whether Magars will survive in
the 21st century.
Excerpts from online publication:
'Magar is a
Sino-Tibetan ethnic group of
Nepal and northern
India whose homeland extends from the western and southern edges of
the Dhaulagiri section of the high Himalayas range south to the
prominent Mahabharat foothill range and eastward into the Gandaki
basin.' -Wikipedia
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'According to the census of 2001, the population of Magar is
1,622,399. They are the largest group among nationalities or indigenous
peoples of Nepal. ' -NEFIN
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'It is one of the bravest of the brave community. Their origin is
basically found in hill regions of western Nepal.'-Magar
Studies Center
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'...they have their own unique dress codes and culture, which are doomed
to extinction. They are Buddhist by religion. The Magar priest is called
Bhusal.' -Nepal Democracy
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'The Magars are traditionally known as craftsmen, including miners,
blacksmiths and basket weavers. Today, many members of the Magar
community are employed as professionals in urban Nepal, and are
prominently represented in the military. Magars practice a form of
Hinduism that combines animistic and Buddhist rituals.'
-Christian Aid
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