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    2082 Jestha
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    Jun 05, 2025
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    Gangadasahara Vrata/Gosaikunda Snan Samapti/World Environment Day
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    Gosaikunda Snan Samapti

    गोसाइकुण्ड स्नान आरम्भ

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    ॐ अस्य श्री भगवान नीलकंठ सदा-शिव-स्तोत्र मंत्रस्य श्री ब्रह्मा ऋषिः, अनुष्ठुप छन्दः,

    श्री नीलकंठ सदाशिवो देवता, ब्रह्म बीजं, पार्वती शक्तिः, मम समस्त पाप क्षयार्थंक्षे म-स्थै-आर्यु-आरोग्य-अभिवृद्धयर्थं

    मोक्षादि-चतुर्वर्ग-साधनार्थं च श्री नीलकंठ-सदाशिव-प्रसाद-सिद्धयर्थे जपे विनियोगः।


    For The Neelakanta Sadhashiva Mantra Prayer, the Sage Is Brahma, the Meter Is Anushtup,The God Addressed Is Neelakanta Sadhashiva, the Seed Is Brahma, the Power Is ParvatiAnd For Complete Destruction of All My Sins, For Enhancement of Pleasant Life and Stability of Life. Span And Health, For Getting The Four Things Dharma, Prosperity, Desires And Salvation, I Am Chanting This Mantra.

    Neelkantha and the formation of Gosaikunda

    Neelkantha, the one who has a blue throat, I begin from here today, and this is a splendid story. Lord Shiva swallowed the Halahal poison which appeared during the Samudra Manthan, Nilkantha in the desperation of the poison went straight to holy Gosaikunda Lake in the mountains and slept there under the cold water.


    At an altitude over 4380 meters above sea level, Gosainkunda (Gosain means Lord and Kunda is a holy pond) is believed to have been created by the Trisul of Lord Shiva.


    To get the elixir from the ocean, the Samundra Manthan or the churning process was on its go, a lot of things came out of the ocean which included gold, silvers, gems, goddesses Luxmi, Dhawantari, and many more. Among all those, deadly Halahal poison was one among them, this was so deadly that it perished everyone who came into contact with it. Gods and demons were asphyxiated because of the effect, sooner Bramhma and Vishnu asked for help from Lord Shiva.

    Upon the consumption of this poison, Lord Shiva started turning blue, alarmed by the rapidly spreading poison into Lord Shiva's body Goddesses Parwati entered Shiva's throat in the form of Mahavidya and controlled the spreading of poison confining its effect only to his throat.Hence, Neelkantha connotes that we need to control all our negative thoughts and keep working towards achieving our goals.


    Gosainkunda, a place that must be visited once in a lifetime, has a tradition of taking a holy dip every year with thousands of devotees, this starts from today. The number of devotees bathing in the holy shrine of Rasuwa, Gosainkunda, concludes today.


    There is a religious belief that bathing, giving alms, and offering Tarpan in Gosainkunda will assist ancestors to liberate and achieve salvation. These holy dips will also assist to get rid of the sins committed for life and fulfill their desires.

    Gangadasahara Vrata

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    Importance of Ganga Dasahara

    The importance of Jestha Shukla Pratipada tithi is very high. On this tithi, in the Vedic period, Bhagirathi brought Ganga to earth. Before this, the holy Ganga used to flow only in the heavens, but after this, it is believed that the descent of the Ganga took place in the earth.


    What are done today?

    Thus, on the date of the arrival of Ganga, people plant basil seeds and start a series of holy baths. This series of baths is called Dashara bath. These series of holy baths, which last for 10 days from Pratipada to Ekadashi, are believed to destroy a kind of sin every day. This is called the Dasahara bath because one gets rid of ten types of sins in ten days.

    The sin of taking an object without being allowed to do so, committing the crime, committing adultery, speaking harsh words, telling lies, slandering, blaspheming, wanting to usurp the property of others, wanting to harm others, and being stubborn without any reason. There is a classical belief that if you go to Triveni (A combination of three rivers) or any river and take a bath, your sins will be destroyed.

    World Environment Day

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    United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and held annually since 1974, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. It is celebrated by millions of people across the world.The theme for World Environment Day 2025 is “Beat Plastic Pollution.”

    What steps have you personally taken to reduce plastic use?

    Nepal in environment protection

    Nepal has implemented several policies and initiatives to promote environmental protection and sustainable development.

    Here are some key policies and measures:

    National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP): The NBSAP aims to conserve Nepal's biodiversity and ensure its sustainable use. It focuses on the conservation of ecosystems, endangered species, and genetic resources. The plan emphasizes community participation, sustainable livelihoods, and the integration of biodiversity conservation into sectoral policies and programs.


    Climate Change Policy: Nepal has formulated the Climate Change Policy, which addresses climate change adaptation and mitigation measures. The policy focuses on promoting climate-resilient development, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing adaptive capacity through mainstreaming climate change considerations into various sectors.

    Forest Policy and Community Forestry Program: The Forest Policy emphasizes sustainable forest management, conservation, and community participation. The Community Forestry Program involves the transfer of forest management rights to local communities, empowering them to protect and manage forests sustainably. This program has been successful in reducing deforestation and improving forest cover.


    Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act: The EIA Act requires environmental impact assessments to be conducted for development projects that may have significant environmental consequences. It ensures that potential environmental impacts are identified, assessed, and mitigated during project planning and implementation.


    Solid Waste Management Act: The Solid Waste Management Act focuses on improving waste management practices and reducing waste generation. It mandates the segregation, recycling, and proper disposal of waste. The act also encourages public awareness and participation in waste management activities.

    Renewable Energy Promotion Policy: Nepal has a Renewable Energy Promotion Policy that aims to increase the share of renewable energy in the country's energy mix. The policy provides incentives and support for the development of renewable energy projects, such as hydropower, solar, wind, and biomass.


    National Water Plan: The National Water Plan focuses on integrated water resources management, water conservation, and equitable water allocation. It aims to address water-related challenges, such as water scarcity, pollution, and climate change impacts.

    These policies and initiatives demonstrate Nepal's commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development. However, effective implementation, monitoring, and enforcement remain crucial to ensure their success and achieve long-term environmental sustainability.

    -Suyog Dhakal

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