We have got a huge collection of Nepalese puppets found in Nepal. These Nepalese puppets are of high quality they reflect the culture, tradition and religion of High Himalayan land of Nepal. Nepalese puppets are in different costumes, color and in different size. These Nepalese puppets can be found in between the size of 6” to 14”. These Nepalese puppets are very beautiful piece of decoration. Most of our customers order these Nepalese puppets for decoration material. Nepalese puppets are hanged on the wall; door and ceiling of your house and believe it or not these Nepalese puppets can add more beauty to your house than ever. Nepalese puppets are made of cotton, clay, and wood and decorated with metal for jewelry. We have got all the variety of puppets found in Nepal but if you have any special design or size that you are looking for then it can be ordered through our web site http://www.himalayanmart.com we gratefully take such orders and will be delivered within the possible time.

These Nepalese puppets are made by the hands of experienced artist who have been in this business for generations. Nepalese puppets artists try to show the living and the other parts of society while making of these puppets therefore serve a very important function in the community. These Nepalese puppets are beautifully colored and available in many different shapes and sizes. In our collection of Nepalese puppets we always look for the high quality and those that have traditional cultural value. These Nepalese puppets speak a lot more about Nepalese cultures, religions and festivals of Nepali community. These high qualities Nepalese puppets are demanded by the different parts of the world.

 

This Nepalese puppet is of Shiva is one of the greatest god in Hindu religion. Shiva is very powerful god and helps whenever there is evil in this world. He has three eyes, one in the forehead. It is believed that he open his third eye, when he becomes very angry. Third born of the Hindu holy trinity, he bestows pure auspiciousness or freedom from the 3 gunas or qualities of nature (represented by the trident). The snake represents the inner lower forces that Siva has control over. Siva is the destroyer, getting rid of all that is no longer useful in order to make way for the new. Shiva presides over the destructive energies which break up the universe at the end of each age.

This Nepalese puppet has four faces. These faces include Ganesha, Kumari Goddess, Bhairab and Kaali Goddess. All of these four gods and goddess have their own importance role in Hindu religion. Sri Ganesha, the deity to which the Hindu pray before starting any new task. Kumari is worshiped as living goddess of Nepal. Bhairab and Kaali are the forceful form of God. It is believed that these two gods appears on earth whenever there exists evil and these two comes to eliminate them. These two are worshiped in Dashain the great festivals of Hinduism.

This Nepalese puppet is represents Ganesha the wised God of Hindu religion. Ganesh is worshiped as wise and calm god. ord Ganesha is the most widely worshipped Hindu God. He is worshipped at the start of any action or venture, for he is considered to be the Lord who removes obstacles (vignam) and hence is also called Vigneshwara. He has an elephant head, four arms. In his upper hands he holds the pasa (noose) and ankusam. In the lower two hands are held in the abhaya and varada mudras. He is also seen holding his broken tusk in his right lower hand and a modhakam in his left lower hand. He has a huge belly and is fond of various sweets and fruits. He wears a sanke ornament round his belly. He is depicted in seated, standing and dancing postures.

This Nepalese puppet symbolizes goddess Kumari of Nepal. Kumari is the living goddess of Nepal and celebrated by most of the people in Nepal.

These Nepalese puppets symbolize a Jyapu, a caste of Nepal. They live in Kathmandu valley. They are very hard working and love to be in their own society or circle. Their main profession is farming. These Nepalese puppets of Jyapu couple are shown in their own customs. In their community, husband does the outside work and wife take cares of her house and family.