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BRIEF INTRODUCTION OF KIRAT

Kirat Religious Symbol

Druk Kirat Chhoetshog symbol

Kirat or Kirant, Kirati or Kiranti are same. The Kirat people are indigenous ethnic groups of the Himalayas. The Himalayan Kirat people practice Kiratism, calling it “Kirat Religion”. Their holy text is the Mundhum and they have their own language and script which is derived from Tibeto-Burman language.

Religious beliefs: The KIRAT people, by origin, they worships Nature and their Ancestors. They worship different forms of nature such as rivers, mountains, forest and the five elements of nature namely Fire, Water, Air, Sky and Earth.

According to the Hindu Veda/Religious text like ; Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Atharva Veda, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Shiva Mahapurana, Swasthani Brata katha, Manusmriti ect, has mentioned regarding the Kirat and lord Shiva Mahadev is known as kailaspati also known as Kirateswar , that’s why Kirat are also staunch followers of Lord Shiva.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

  • Gross National Happiness is guiding force in Bhutan and believes in world peace, unity and protection of all living beings. Kirat people through "Druk Kirat Chhoetshog of Bhutan" strive to strengthen peace and harmony with deep respect to the Tsa-Wa-Sum.
  • The DKC will help the Kirat people to understand the principles, values and beliefs of righteousness. This will help them to establish peace and harmony among themselves and for the nation.
  • DKC strives to discourage people from leading unethical and immoral way of living.
  • To revive the Kirat culture, tradition, language and script, the Kirat youths will be oriented with our old age traditions and customs.
  • To form regional/sub-committees that shares and to meet the goals and objectives of the DKC.
  • Preserve and spread the religious messages of His Holiness the Je Khenpo.
  • Preserve the philosophy of Kirat dharma guru Muhigum Ongshimang Phalgunanda Lingden.
  • DKC shall coordinate and work closely with the existing religious organisation of Bhutan to maintain peace and stability in the country.
  • DKC shall construct Manghim (Temple) in required places keeping in view of the norms of RoA of Bhutan 2007.
  • DKC shall advise Kirat people to perform rituals for the world peace, unity and protection of all living beings and for the well being of King, Country and the People of Bhutan.

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