Prasanna Gurung

24/12/2023

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Wishing you a joyous Christmas filled with creativity, warmth, and laughter! Thank you for being a part of the Dragon Horse Design family. Here's to a festive season and a brilliant New Year ahead!

14/10/2023

Capturing the timeless beauty of a traditional Newa woman, adorned in vibrant cultural attire.

15/09/2023

"Mhayepi Ajima" - the divine mother and protector

The Newar community of Nepal worships a set of goddesses known as the Eight Ajimas or Astha Matrika. These goddesses, also called the Eight Mother Goddesses or Ashta Matrika in Sanskrit, are believed to safeguard the Kathmandu Valley and its inhabitants from harm, and bestow blessings and prosperity.

23/03/2023

"Pasikvah Ajima"

Also called Brahmayani Ajima, she is linked with the eastern direction and is portrayed riding a white swan. She symbolizes knowledge and wisdom.

The Newar community of Nepal worships a set of goddesses known as the Eight Ajimas or Astha Matrika. These goddesses, also called the Eight Mother Goddesses or Ashta Matrika in Sanskrit, are believed to safeguard the Kathmandu Valley and its inhabitants from harm, and bestow blessings and prosperity.

15/03/2023

Araniko, also known as Anige, was a Nepalese artist and architect who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries. He is most famous for his contributions to the construction of important Buddhist temples and monasteries in China, including the White Stupa at the Miaoying Temple in Beijing. Araniko was a member of the Newar community, which had a long history of expertise in art and architecture. He was selected by Kublai Khan to lead a team of artisans to China, where he spent much of his career working on various projects. Araniko's legacy includes his innovative techniques in metalworking, sculpture, and stupa construction, as well as his role in spreading Buddhist art and philosophy throughout Asia.

11/03/2023

"The Khlepree"
Khlepree is another type of shaman within Gurung Shamanism. Unlike the Pachyu who focuses on healing and protection, the Khlepree specializes in divination and prophecy. The Khlepree is believed to have the ability to communicate with spirits and the divine world to receive guidance and knowledge about the past, present, and future.

11/03/2023

"The Pachyu"
Shamanism is a spiritual practice that has been practiced in various forms throughout the world, including in Siberia, Mongolia, and Nepal. The Gurung people, who are indigenous to Nepal, have a rich tradition of shamanism that has been passed down through generations.

Despite historical and cultural changes, the practice of shamanism has survived among the Gurung people, and remains an integral part of their culture and identity. The techniques and rituals used in Gurung shamanism have been adapted and evolved over time, but the core belief in the interconnectedness of the physical and spiritual world has remained a constant.

The survival of Gurung shamanism is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Gurung people, who have managed to maintain their cultural heritage and traditions despite various challenges and changes throughout history.

08/03/2023

Happy International Women's Day! Celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere."

02/03/2023

Gurung Man Series

22/02/2023

Celebrating 10 years of printmaking, International print exchange programme exhibition.
Exhibition organizer: Teesha Shrestha .artworld
Date: 24th Feb 2023, 3pm
Venue: Nagpokhari, NIC parking area, Kathmandu.

21/02/2023

Happy Gyalpo Lhosar! This is a time to celebrate and honor the culture, traditions, and values of the Sherpa people. It is a time to come together and reflect on the year that has passed and look forward to the year ahead. Let us take this opportunity to express our gratitude for all the blessings we have received, and to wish each other peace, joy, and prosperity in the coming year. May this New Year bring us all joy, love, and happiness.

21/01/2023

Beautiful Gurung Woman Series

14/01/2023

Beautiful Newa Woman Series