CHRISTIANS OF NEPAL
The Christian Church in Nepal is only about 50 years old and is very small. But soon, it hopes to have
two million members.Nepali Christians also use 'Namaste' to greet each other. Before entering church, (or any other house for that matter) Nepalis remove their sandals or shoes. Inside the church, the men and women sit separately in rows on the floor.
The minister is always a man. Sometimes women may give a sermon or lead prayers. Usually, when they pray, Nepali women cover their heads with a long scarf.
The following words are a Nepali version of 'This is the day that the Lord has made'.
Aja Ko Din
Aja ko din
Aja ko din
Unle sree je ka
Unle sree je kaRomaundai jaun
Khushee manow
Ra ananda Garoun
Ra ananda GarounAja ko din
Unle sree je ka
Romaundai jan
Khushee manowAja ko din
Aja ko din
Unle sree je ka
Unle sree je ka
Prayer Flags
Nepali people have always offered prayer flags to their gods. Yak tails, nailed to a pole, 'carry' prayers on the wind and bring blessings on the valleys below.
Some Nepali Christians also offer prayer flags, writing verses from the Bible on huge flags which fly from poles above their homes.
Pokhara
Lumbini
Gorkha
Everest
Kanchenjunga
Annapurna
Machapuchhre
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