Because it is oral, the rhythm and chanting of the Mundhum are considered the heartbeat of Kirat culture. The Kirateen are animists. They do not worship idols in temples; rather, they worship nature—the sun, the moon, the river, and specific sacred stones ( Sila ).
Note: "Kirateen" appears to be a less common or regional term. Based on linguistic patterns, it is likely a misspelling or phonetic variation of (the ancient tribes of the Himalayas, particularly in Nepal and Northeast India) or "Carotene" (the organic pigment). Given the structure of the word, this post assumes you are referring to the Kirat people (Kirateen as a plural/collective adjective). If you meant the antioxidant, please let me know! The Kirateen: Guardians of the Eastern Himalayas When you trek through the misty hills of eastern Nepal or the dense forests of Sikkim and Darjeeling, you walk on ancient land. Long before the modern borders of India and Nepal were drawn, the Kirateen (also known as the Kirat or Kiranti people) were the original custodians of these slopes. kirateen
According to the Gopal Raj Vamsavali (a ancient chronicle of Nepal), the Kirateen kings reigned for approximately 1,225 years (roughly 800 BCE to 300 CE). Their most famous king, , is a mythical hero who is said to have attended the great Kurukshetra war (the setting of the Bhagavad Gita ). The city of "Yala" (the original Newari name for Patan) is named after him. Because it is oral, the rhythm and chanting
Do you have Kirat heritage, or have you visited a Sakela festival? Share your story in the comments below! Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes. The term "Kirateen" is used here as a collective ethnographic term; specific customs vary widely between Rai, Limbu, Yakkha, and Sunuwar subgroups. Note: "Kirateen" appears to be a less common