From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Kirant)Jump to: navigati Selected ethnic groups of NepalAaKirati, Rai, LimbuNewariPahariTamangFor other uses, see Kirat (disambiguation).Kirat-or Kirati- means people with lion nature. It is derived from two words Kira-Lion and Ti- people and it also means people from the mountain. They are indigenous ethnic Kirati group of Nepal. It includes the Limbu, Rai, Yakkha and Sunuwar ethnic groups. The Kirat were the earliest inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley. [1] Dhimal, Hayu, Koch, Thami, Tharu, Chepang, and Surel ethnic groups also consider thems
Selected ethnic groups of Nepal;Bhotia, Sherpa, ThakaliGurungKirati, Rai, LimbuNewariPahariaaimal, Hayu, Koch, Thami, Tharu, Chepang, and Surel ethnic groups also consider themselves to be of Kirati descent.[2]

Contents [hide]1 Etymology 2 Language 3 Religion 4 History 4.1 Mentioned as Kiratas in Mahabharat epic 4.2 Background 4.3 Te-Ongsi Xing SiriJunga Thebe and Kirat revival 4.4 History of Limbuwan:Kirant People of Limbu Nationality 4.5 Gorkhali hegemonies 5 See also 6 References 7 External links