Origin of Nepal – The Kathmandu Valley

Nepal is an old Hindu Kingdom. It has never been under the power and control of any foreign country. It has been frtunate enough to he called a singular Hindu Kingdom of the world from the primitive age up to now and is situated in the central part of Asia. The scripture mentions that its existence has been from the age of truth (Satya Yuga). Nepal was known as the “Satyawati” in the Satya Yuga. Nepal was called the land of solitary meditation and penance or 'Tapavon' in Treta Yuga. Similarly, it was known as the ladder of salvation or 'Muktisopan” Dwapar Yuga” and now is known as 'Nepal' in the Kaliyuga or present era."