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Kaflethok of Yellow Kavre (Photos)

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Kathmandu. Kaflethok village in Namobuddha Municipality-4 of Kavre district has turned yellow with mustard blooms. The village is beautiful with the mustard flowers blooming all over the garden. About TAG_CLOSE_a_28 a 20-minute walk from Bhakundebesi Bazaar on the BP Highway, Kaflethok is a scenic destination with potential for those seeking natural peace and rural beauty. The greenery, the open sky, and the mountain scenery from a distance captivate the visitor.

Mustard farming started here about TAG_CLOSE_a_27 two decades ago. In many households, oil is extracted from mustard grown in their own fields to meet the needs of the family throughout the year. Locals say that its own mustard has a different taste than market oil, and is also health-dependent.

The main food crops are maize, rice and wheat.TAG_CLOSE_a_26 It is customary to bring maize from the end of August to the beginning of September and then plant mustard. This village is also considered special from the religious point of view. The spiritual significance of the village has been further strengthened by the presence of a temple that has been resonating for the past 45 years.

Located in the middle of the village, the bhajans and music that resonate in the morning and evening create a sense of peace in the atmosphere.TAG_CLOSE_a_25 The temple witnesses a large number of devotees during new moons, full moon and various festivals.

There are about TAG_CLOSE_a_24 100 households in Kaflethok, where the ‘Kafle’ surname is predominant. Similarly, communities of Gairapipli, Aryal, Neupane, Adhikari, Giri, Bhujel and other clans also live here. Most families are vegetarians and enjoy a simple, spiritual life-style.

Photos: Prahlad Garapipli/Nepal Photo Library

 

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