b'6More than 80%7of Nepalese identify with Hinduism, making it the country with the highestThe largest temple in Nepal is Kathmandus percentagePashupatinath, which is dedicated to Hindu god Shiva of Hindus. and likely dates back to 400 B.C. Bodies cremated in open-air ceremonies here are sent along the holy Bagmati River that runs through the compound.Nepalese people bestow blessings to guests and loved ones by putting tikas on their foreheads.A mixture of vermillion powder, yogurt and rice, a tika gives health and good fortune to the wearer. 8Nepali is the9 A linge ping is a giant swing official language of Nepal. The10 constructed from bamboo traditional greeting is namaste, a wordand rope. Although less familiar to yogacommon than they used to practitionersbe, the swings can still be everywhere. found in rural areas.HEIFER.ORG |37'