KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 2
As part of its regular monthly programme series, Research Management Cell at Balmeeki Campus organised a special event to shed light on the cultural significance of Sorha Shraddha.
Sorha Shraddha, also known as Pitri Paksha or Mahalaya, is a 16-day period in the Hindu calendar when people pay homage to their ancestors.
In the programme, Assistant Professor Suresh Poudel from the department of Religious Studies presented a paper on "The Concept of Parbhan Shraddha in Hinduism." In his paper, he highlighted the social, psychological and emotional dimensions of Shraddha.
Shraddha rituals help people deal with the sadness of losing a loved one by giving them a structured way to remember and honour them. These rituals provide emotional support and a feeling of intimacy, which can make people feel better during crisis. Shraddha rituals, according to Poudel, bring families and communities together, which contribute to strengthening their relationships. Poudel's paper was critiqued by Prof Kosh Raj Neupane, Prof Devmani Bhattarai and Prof Toyraj Nepal. Likewise, Prof Bhagwat Dhakal, the campus chief, underscored the need to focus on more research-oriented programmes in the campus.
The programme also witnessed the presence of Prof Shanti Krishna Adhikari, who chairs RMC. The chief guest of the programme Prof Hari Prasad Gautam, a former member of Nepal Sanskrit University Service Commission, appreciated RMC for organising such a wonderful programme. The programme was conducted by Assistant Prof Prem Raj Neupane and welcome speech was delivered by Assistant Prof Uttam Poudel.
A version of this article appears in the print on October 3, 2023, of The Himalayan Times
