As Nepal is diverse culturally, foods in this country have different tastes and flavours. Yet, there are some food items that are common to all and hence unify the country. Of them, sel roti (or, simply, sel) is one. Shape-wise, sel roti is a Nepali doughnut. It is a traditional Nepali ring-shaped sweet bread that is deep-fried in oil or ghee and made with granulated rice or rice flour. This authentic Nepali sweet is loved by most Nepalis and is considered mandatory during Hindu festivals and ceremonies like Dashain, Tihar, Teej, weddings, bratabandhas, and others. Not only in Nepal, but sel roti is also made and enjoyed by many Nepali-speaking communities in Sikkim , Darjeeling , and of late, wherever Nepalis are there . Additionally, this delicacy is also available in many local restaurants in Nepal. And, sel roti is also sent as a gift (koseli) or as a prasad to family members and friends living away from home during any puja or ceremony or festival. Instead of buying s
Once, there was a prosperous kingdom ruled by a virtuous king named Harishchandra. King Harishchandra was known for his honesty, integrity, and dedication to truth and justice. However, his life took a turn for the worse when he faced a series of challenges and trials. One day, the sage Vishwamitra arrived in King Harishchandra's kingdom and requested a favor. The sage asked the king to give him the entire kingdom as dakshina (a form of donation). King Harishchandra, being committed to truth and keeping his promises, agreed to fulfill the sage's request. As a result, the king and his family were left with nothing, and they had to lead a life of extreme poverty. To make ends meet, King Harishchandra and his wife, Queen Chandramati, had to work as servants in a cremation ground, where they performed the last rites for the deceased. Amidst these difficult circumstances, Queen Chandramati gave birth to a son named Rohitashva. The family's trials continued, and they strugg
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