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The Jirels of Eastern Nepal H Sidky, J Subedi, J Hall,
S Williams-Blangero
Centre for Nepal and Asian Studies, Tribhuvan University, 2002
Rs 1,500
The Jirel people of Dolakha display a mixture of diverse cultural elements from Hinduism, Buddhism and Shamanistic traditions that they have adapted to unique ways. The authors emphasise the extraordinary Jirel sociocultural and religious traditions located halfway between the lowlands and the lofty mountains.


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