New Year Rituals in Nepal

The video explores the unique New Year celebrations in Nepal, focusing on the village of Bow Day. Here, a man named Krishna Chandra undergoes a traditional and painful tongue-piercing ritual believed to bring prosperity. The ritual, rooted in a legend about a forest demon, is a testament to the village's devotion. Krishna's successful completion of the trial, without bleeding, is seen as a divine sign. The ceremony concludes with Krishna carrying a bamboo icon through the village, symbolizing the community's faith and hope for a prosperous year.

What is the main religion in Nepal, as mentioned in the video?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

What is the significance of Krishna Chandra's trial in Bow Day?

• To honor the mayor

• To bring prosperity if his tongue doesn't bleed

• To demonstrate his strength

• To entertain the villagers

When does the New Year start in Nepal?

• June

• September

• April

• January

What legend is associated with Bow Day's ceremony?

• A dragon was defeated

• A forest demon was captured

• A river was crossed

• A king was crowned

How long has the Bow Day ceremony been performed?

• Two centuries

• Three centuries

• Four centuries

• Five centuries

How does Krishna prepare for the ritual?

• By eating a large meal

• By meditating in silence

• By fasting and praying

• By running a marathon

What is used to pierce Krishna's tongue during the ritual?

• A wooden stick

• An unsterilized blade

• A silver spoon

• A sterilized needle

What does Krishna carry through the streets after the tongue-piercing?

• A torch

• A flag

• A bamboo icon of Shiva

• A basket of flowers

What happens to the spike after it is removed from Krishna's tongue?

• It is melted down

• It is given to Krishna as a souvenir

• It is nailed to the temple wall

• It is thrown away

What does the ritual symbolize for the villagers of Bow Day?

• Their creativity

• Their independence

• Their piety

• Their wealth