Hakubhutmari (Black Kite) Graphic novel 1st Issue

HAKU BHUTAMARI CREDITS PRAKASH RANJIT Illustrator RISHI AMATYA Story/Editor ANKASH SHAKYA Designer

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Haku Bh u tmar i: dr amatis per son ae Timeline: 795 Nepal Sambat; 1674 CE Yala Pratap: Pradhan Bhardar’s son. Arrogant and spoiled Pragya: Pratap’s caretaker. Orphaned early on, she now works in the Pradhan Bhardar’s house looking after Pratap and other domestic chores.

Fiercelyindependent and headstrong.

Pragya: Pratap’s caretaker. Orphaned early on, she now works in the Pradhan Bhardar’s house looking after Pratap and other domestic chores. Fiercely independent and headstrong.

Gayo baje: An old tantric. He seeks to attain divinity by binding the Matrika, mother goddess to the mortal plane and forcing them to grant his wishes for their freedom. Has a talking pet goat. Refused the Juju’s orders to use the mother goddess to protect Yala Disclaimer This is a work of fiction. It is not history, and should not be regarded as a historical event. Although some historical characters have been mentioned, the events and the incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. The opinions expressed are those of the characters and should not be confused with the creators.

Shrestha and Ojha: Two Bhardars in Srinivas’ royal court. They harbor an intense dislike for Bhardar Pradhan. They want to undermine the Pradhan clan’s hold on the royal court and establish themselves as the major players

Gayo Baje’s Pet Goat: See Gayo Baje

Yen Pratap Malla: King of Yen dey. A self-styled polymath, and a cunning ruler.

He wants to annex the two other kingdom of Nepa Manda and rule over the united Swaniga. Employees four tantric to ensure no harm come to him.

Chikuti: Former Bhardar in Pratap Malla’s royal court. Was imprisoned by Malla on treason charges. Managed to escape from the gallows. Currently privately staying with Pradhan Bhardar in Yala. Evenn in exile, he hasstopped meddling in politics.

Khwopa Jagat Prakash Malla: King of Khwopa. Frequently on the receiving end of Yen and Yala's aggression. Lost several cultural properties to Yen during the one-sided war five years prior to the current time. Currently negotiating a new alliance with Yala.

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NEWA GLOSSARY

Gubhajus: Shakya/Bajracharya priest clan

Abu: Father

Haku: Black

Aji: Grandmother

Haku Bhutmari: A black Kite

Aila: Spirit made from distilling rice grain

Hali Mate: Shut up

Aila-kulu: Drunkard

Hara Maka: Mischievous; mischievous as a monkey

Asta: Eight

Istadev: Titular deity

Baje / bajya: A priest

Juju: King

Bajya-pi: Multiple priests. The suffix -pi denotes multiple

Jhakri: Shaman; faith-healer

Bhardar: Courtier

Kipat: Taxes

Balama: Beautiful. Used for person

Kija: Brother

Banla: Beautiful

Khowpa: Bhaktapur

Bhaju: Mister

Kirti: Glory; glorious deeds

Bhot: Any area outside beyond the Himalaya; from Lhasa

Mikha: Eyes

Bara: Coming of age ritual for Newa girls

Maru Satta: Also known as Kasthamandap. Most probably the oldest structure in

the Yen Layeku

Baa: Father Baikuntha-bas: Implying that someone has died and has gone to heaven

Mohni: Most important festival time in the Newa calendar; starts post harvest and

includes a lot of feasts and cultural events

Bhi-suthey: Good morning

Mohar: Currency

Bhighnaharta: Destroyer of hardships;

Maicha: Girl

Chuswa-musya: Trivial

Namasangati: Buddhist holy text

Choela: Newa meat delicacy made out of water-buffalo meat

Nakwo: Present day Nuwakot district

Cha: A suffix attached to much loved person, food items and anything that the sayer holds dear

Nhu: New

Chandra Nighantu: An ancient Ayurved text Darshan: Act of seeing the image of a deity; Praying directly in front of the deity’s statue so

that the deity sees the devotee

Nhu: Da : New Year Nakhtya: A celebratory feast after a major cultural festival / event Nakwo: Nuwakot

Dyo / Dya: God, Deity

Nepa Manda: Present day Kathmandu Valley

Dyo-safu: Holy book

Pragyaparamita Sutra: One of the holiest Buddhist book

Dey: Country

Pasa: Friend

Gwara: Thick skinned; a dimwit; used as an insult; also means chubby

Paath: Recital

Guthi: A semi-religious group formed for a specific task, for example taking care of a

Pukhu: Pond

Pragya Paath: Recital of Pragyaparamita Sutra

religious + public structure.

Gayam: Very different; Often used as a exasperated statement about how unconventional

Paubha: A traditional Newa painting style. Mostly portrays Buddhist deities

Sapta: Seven

something/someone is

Sasale: At the in-laws place Sasa-kija: Brother-in-law Suvay: Thank you Silalekh: A edict written in stone and placed in public places, mostly in and around temples

recording the deeds of the donors who commissioned it Srimul (Bihar): Monastery Swaniga: The three countries of Nepa Manda Saw-ma: flower Silu Wanegu: Pilgrimage to the holy lake of Gosaikunda. Undertaken by Newa people

of Nepa Manda. Gosaikunda is considered as one of the holiest lakes. Many

wealthy benefactor commissioned a paubha after a successful journey Shyata: to be killed Suvay: Thank you Tantra-siddha: Someone who’s a fully initiated in the esoteric tantrik arts Tirthatan: Pilgrimage Thha-chhen: Ancestral home (Wife’s; in-laws’ place) Tuyu: White Tuyu Mikha: White colored eyes Thyasafu: An illustrated manuscript Wasa: Medicine. Colloquially, liquor Wein: Mentally challenged person. A crude way of saying it.

Ustad: Teacher Yen: Kathmandu Yala: Patan / Lalitpur Yamaraj: The god of death