Today August 11, 2007 is Ghanta Karna Chaturdasi , which is also known as ‘Gathyamuga’.

Ghanta Karna is a Nepali festival celebrating the defeat of the mythical demon Ghanta-karna (“bell-ears”). According to the myth, the demon wore bell earrings in order to drown out the name of the god Shiva with their jingling. Attributed to him are acts of robbery, murder, and kidnapping of children. The festival is probably a relic of ancient demonolatry in the Kathmandu valley. The festival takes place during the month of Shrawan (July/August).

Demon Ghanta-karna at Nardevi

Demon Ghanta-karna at Nardevi

Demon Ghanta-karna at Kilagal

The new Nepali national anthem written by Byakul Maila with Amber Gurung’s music composition was presented at the parliament on Friday, August 03, 2007.

Download and listen new Nepali national anthem online

http://www.sudeep.net.np/downloads/new-nepali-national-anthem.mp3

OR

http://rapidshare.com/files/46860126/nepali-national-anthem.mp3.html