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Puma Gaun: 'Glimpses of Puma Gaun' by Bhuban Gurung.
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1. Glimpses of Puma Gaun (Village):
Puma village is located at an altitude of 1700 meters
above sea level. Geographically it is hilly, with a vantage point that allows
people to view the Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayan Range including the world's
highest mountain peaks. The village is structured under Besishahar
Municipality ward number 6, Lamjung, Nepal. Puma village is known as Puma Gaun
in Nepali language and "Poma Nasha" in the Gurung language,
"Nasha" meaning village. The Gurung language is spoken by half a
million speakers belongs to Gurung ethnic groups who live in the mid-western
parts of the hilly region in Nepal.
The people of Puma village primarily speak in
Gurung and Nepali. It is the best place to view the Annapurna Himalaya range
including Annapurna I, II, III, IV Machhapuchhre, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Lamjung
Himal and Ngadi Chuli. Similarly, visitors can view the Marshyangdi river basin,
Besishahar the district headquarters of Lamjung and Gaunshahar durbar (Shaha
Dynasty palace) as well as farming fields and the lower and mid-Marsyangdi hydro
projects. Mronki, Shyadi, and Dhuwadi are the best places for bird watching and
wildlife.
The Gurung population has migrated to lower
parts of the country, mostly in urban areas. Similarly, the people of Puma
Village have migrated mostly to Besishahar, located two hours from Puma
Village. A small number of families have migrated to Chitwan, Pokhara,
Kathmandu, the United Kingdom and Canada respectively.
Puma village mainly consists of Nanasha, Konasha, Kashikon,
Shwonra, Amro, Maitu and Sebo peoples. It has different castes and ethnicities,
with a Gurung dominant population and a minor population of Dalit (Bishwakarma,
Sarki and Damai). The population of Puma village is around 500.
3. Agriculture and Service:
The majority of the population works in agriculture.
Farmers plant crops in summer and winter. Summer crops are rice, maize, millet, and barley. Wheat is the only winter crop. Weather is favorable for summer and winter
vegetables and fruits. Other jobs are in service industries like hotels, travels, and grocery stores. At least one person from each family works in either Indian
or British Army or elsewhere. Most families rely on remittances from members
who work abroad.
4. Gurung Culture:
Puma village has Gurung culture, social norms,
cooperation, and hospitality being key values. Each family is helpful and
cooperative at village functions. The village has its own rules and norms for
organizations and construction of
A primary school is located at the village up to grade
three-run by the Ministry of Education. The literacy rate is very high. Many
people are educated. Community health workers are also available at the village
level trained by the Ministry of Health.
Puma village is connected throughout all seasons to
Besishahar-Bhujung Agriculture Road. Telephone, electricity and drinking water
facilities exist in the village. Springwater is available for people
throughout the year. Mronki and Kanya Devi are the mainspring water sources.
Puma village is also a trekking route to Annapurna base camp.
7. Village Tourism:
The village has the potential for tourism due to its
natural beauty and access to world-famous mountains. Village tourism would
focus on participating in a rural lifestyle. Accommodation is provided by
individual homes arrange by the mothers' group. Foodservice is based on local
products and availability. There is potential for paragliding from Puma The village's cliff downward to Besishahar. Tourists can observe the panoramic Mountain
View and sunrise over the mountains peaks from the village.
It is the village's place of worship. It is believed
that the Kanya Devi symbol is a blessing to people and it protects the
people of Puma village and its neighbors wherever they live. People worship at
this temple every month. Poush Pandra (Lhoshar- the new year of Gurung people)
is the day of greatest worship. Village meetings are also organized at the
temple.
The middle part of the village contains the
community building, built by the Kanya Devi mother's group with contributions
of villagers who live and work abroad. The building is used for weddings,
cultural programs, festivals, village development activities, health campaigns, and community meetings. It also has a kitchen and dining room for
visitors.
Alanchi Kheti is very popular throughout the country
and is the main cashable product of Nepal. Farmers produce Alanchi in almost every
village in the Lamjung district. Puma village included due to its favorable
landscape and weather. The people of Puma Village benefit from this cash crop.
Recently, people are planting tea in a communal barren land and their own garden
for domestic use.
The people of Puma village believe in the Hindu and Buddhist
religions and celebrate both Hindu and Buddhist festivals. The people of Puma village participate in Dashain, Tihar, Maghe -Sankranti, Chaitra Dashain, Ghantu
festival, Teej and Raksha Bandhan, all-important Hindu festivals. The local
people celebrate Paush Pandra (Lhoshar - the Gurung new year) and Baishakh
Purnima (the birthday of Lord Gautam Buddha).
Baisakh Purnima is also known as Buddha Jayanti.
Buddha's birthday is a major festival celebrated by Buddhists throughout Nepal,
with great ceremonial rituals. The day celebrates the traditional ways in
different ethnic communities. It is a national holiday. On the occasion of Buddha
Jayanti the people of Puma village celebrate their unique culture traditionally
known as the Ghantu festival.
It means performing a typical Gurung dance form based on the story
of King Parashuram Ghale and Queen Yamabati Ghale according to the Gurung story
which is transferring from "Guru" to learners. "Guru" means a teacher who has exceptional competence of knowledge and competent in singing by
verbatim. This is a detailed dance form that is continually performed for three
days, depicting the beginning era to the ending rule of the Ghale regime. It
explains the marriage, love, ruling period, bravery and sadness between King
Parashuram Ghale and Queen Yamabati Ghale. It has basically three forms:
Baramase, Sati and Kusunda. Baramashe Ghatu is most popular among the people and
each perform throughout the year on any auspicious occasion.
By Bhuban Gurung
Ist publish on June 6, 2018
2nd publish on March 14, 2020
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