Impact Of Astronomy In Nepalese Civilization

Abstract

Astronomy is considered to be the oldest science in the world. It has the direct relationship with the development of the human civilization. People have realized the potential of nature by the observation of the sky and use their knowledge for the betterment of the human society. They have been using the knowledge imbedding into their art culture and religion since the existence of human being in the world. As the contribution of Asia in the human civilization is significant we can imagine its contribution in the development of astronomy in the world. What are observing and manipulating about the universe has been done more than 5,000 years before but we lack the strong evidence for our stand in the world. The contribution of Asia in the development of astronomy and human civilization in the world with special reference to Nepal and Nepal’s status in the development of astronomy and its contribution in the astronomy and civilization from Past to present is explored. How astronomy showed its impact in Nepalese civilization is explored. Also, Nepal’s art, culture and religion with special reference to astronomy are discussed.