Kirat Rai (also called Khambu Rai, Rai Barṇamālā and Kirat Khambu Rai) is a left-to-right abugida (a type of segmental writing system), based on the Sumhung Lipi of 1920s, used to write the Bantawa language in the Indian state of Sikkim. [1]

Kirati Khambu Rai Mangkhim is their temple where they place Suptulung or Samkhalung, their holy hearthstones. It defines Khambu identity and sacred traditions.

Rai also known as The Khambu, one of the most oldest and dominant tribal groups among Kirat’s. And it is widely believed that they held off the Gorkha invasion too.

Dec 8, 2020 · After cutting the hair by maternal uncle, a new dress, new Rai cap are worn to the son and Tika ( a kind of putting spot on the forehead made out of raw rice and curd) is put as a symbol of blessing the son.

Sep 29, 2010 · In this dance, the group of male and female holds their hands together and sing and dance. The dance symbolizes the spirit of their togetherness, fraternity and above all the feeling of joy closed to the nature. The dance is usually performed for praying good harvest in …

The Khambu-Rai script has the small letters as that of Devnagari with 14 vowels, 13 vowel sign, and 38 consonants. A brief description of the Khumbu Language and its script with illustration.

The Rai Kirats have till today, remained true and faithful to the advice of their forefathers who had told them to continue and lead to prosperity, their custom of Kul-Puja. They firmly believe that at the time of creation of Khamuhang Rais, the creator Ninapa (Brahma), the foster father Bishnu, and the destroyer Paruhang, had advised them to ...

Dec 24, 2021 · The Kirat Khambu Rai, or simply, Rai, is a major ethnic community of Sikkim. Like other Himalayan communities, they are also spread over large areas, across national and international boundaries, in Nepal, Bhutan, parts of India, Burma, and further afield.

Kirat Rai (also called Rai, Khambu Rai, Rai Barṇamālā and Kirat Khambu Rai) is a left-to-right abugida (a type of segmental writing system), based on the Sumhung Lipi of 1920s, used to write the Bantawa language in the Indian state of Sikkim. [1]

Rai are also known as "Khambu" in some places. They are known for worshipping nature and ancestral spirits. Rai are one of the tribes of the Kirati group. They are popularly believed to have offered a stiff resistance to the invasion of the Gorkhas. [12] .