Rajkarnikars in Nepal are found mostly in Yen or Kathmandu Valley, over the regions of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur (Patan in Nepali; Yela in Newari ); In 2011, their population was 83,000. Around 60,000 still reside in rural areas, and around 20,000 in urban areas.[1] They speak Nepalbhasa. The ethologist and anthropologist, Brian Houghton Hodgson, during his posting in Nepal, Hodgson became proficient in Nepali and Newari. They are part of Newar clans and descendants of Kirat People.
Traditional Occupationedit
Halwais are sweet makers by tradition. They take on many responsibilities that are considered religiously important. Traditional sweets prepared include Jeri, Swari, and Haluwa.
Rajkarnikars are Newar and have their own caste system. The caste-system for Newars are based on profession.
They are in Kathmandu Valley also originates from their tradition and profession of confectionery. The Halwai people group, also known as the Palma Halwais or Rajkarnikar, are part of a Newar clan and were the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. The traditional occupation of the Halwai people is making candy and sweets, known as "mithai."
Cultureedit
Traditionally, in the caste system, they follow Vajrayan Buddhism.
Their culture, traditions, religions, beliefs and rooted to Asia, Tibet [1], and Nepal.
The worshiping of Kumari, Taleju Bhawani, Ganesh, Harati Ajima, Aakash bhairav, and Bhin Dyo is one of major worshipping for Halwai people.
'They also believe in worshipping ancestors and believe in continued existence of life. They celebrate festivals, such as Yenya Puni, Yomari Punhi, Janbahadyah Salegu, Pahanchaare and perform pilgrimage during the month of Gunlaa.
Rajkarnikar is a highly respected caste. Their status as providers of food for their community also makes them responsible for making sweets and cakes. These are made for all festivals and celebrations, such as marriage or childbirth.
rajkarnikar, devanagari, जकर, newar, clan, confectioners, sweet, makers, situated, kathmandu, valley, nepal, guthi, housethis, article, needs, additional, citations, verification, please, help, improve, this, article, adding, citations, reliable, sources, unso. Rajkarnikar Devanagari र जकर ण क र are a newar clan of confectioners and sweet makers situated in Kathmandu Valley in Nepal Rajkarnikar Guthi HouseThis article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Rajkarnikar news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message Contents 1 Etymology and origin 2 Traditional Occupation 3 Culture 4 Social status 5 See also 6 ReferencesEtymology and origin editThe name Rajkarnikar means state official Rajkarnikars in Nepal are found mostly in Yen or Kathmandu Valley over the regions of Kathmandu Bhaktapur and Lalitpur Patan in Nepali Yela in Newari In 2011 their population was 83 000 Around 60 000 still reside in rural areas and around 20 000 in urban areas 1 They speak Nepalbhasa The ethologist and anthropologist Brian Houghton Hodgson during his posting in Nepal Hodgson became proficient in Nepali and Newari They are part of Newar clans and descendants of Kirat People Traditional Occupation editHalwais are sweet makers by tradition They take on many responsibilities that are considered religiously important Traditional sweets prepared include Jeri Swari and Haluwa Rajkarnikars are Newar and have their own caste system The caste system for Newars are based on profession They are in Kathmandu Valley also originates from their tradition and profession of confectionery The Halwai people group also known as the Palma Halwais or Rajkarnikar are part of a Newar clan and were the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal The traditional occupation of the Halwai people is making candy and sweets known as mithai Culture editTraditionally in the caste system they follow Vajrayan Buddhism Their culture traditions religions beliefs and rooted to Asia Tibet 1 and Nepal The worshiping of Kumari Taleju Bhawani Ganesh Harati Ajima Aakash bhairav and Bhin Dyo is one of major worshipping for Halwai people They also believe in worshipping ancestors and believe in continued existence of life They celebrate festivals such as Yenya Puni Yomari Punhi Janbahadyah Salegu Pahanchaare and perform pilgrimage during the month of Gunlaa Social status editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed May 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message Rajkarnikar is a highly respected caste Their status as providers of food for their community also makes them responsible for making sweets and cakes These are made for all festivals and celebrations such as marriage or childbirth See also editNepal Mandal Newar Caste System Caste System in Nepal Yenya Akash Bhairava YalamaberReferences edit Nepal Census Data 2011 Vol 1 PDF p 151 Brian Houghton Hodgson Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rajkarnikar amp oldid 1177256852, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
