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'''Dungmali''', or '''Dungmali-Bantawa''', is a [[Kirati languages]] language spoken in [[Nepal]]. It is largely cognate with [[Bantawa language]], but differs [[Grammar|grammatically]] and [[Phonology|phonologically]].
'''Dungmali''', or '''Dungmali-Bantawa''', is a [[Kiranti languages|Kiranti]] language spoken in [[Nepal]]. It is largely cognate with [[Bantawa language]], but differs [[Grammar|grammatically]] and [[Phonology|phonologically]].


==Locations==
==Locations==
Dungmali is spoken in eastern [[Bhojpur District, Nepal|Bhojpur District]], [[Kosi Zone]], in [[Thulo Dumba]], [[Sano Dumba]], and [[Bastim]] Similarly, Tiwari Bhanjyan, Chyangre, Yaku etc. which is also called Pouwakhesang Thum. [[Village development committee (Nepal)|VDC]]'s (''[[Ethnologue]]''). The Dungmali area extends all the way east to the [[Arun River, China-Nepal|Arun River]].
Dungmali is spoken in eastern [[Bhojpur District, Nepal|Bhojpur District]], [[Koshi Province]], in [[Thulo Dumba]], [[Sano Dumba]], and [[Bastim]] Similarly, Tiwari Bhanjyan, Chyangre, Yaku etc. which is also called Pouwakhesang Thum. [[Village development committee (Nepal)|VDC]]'s (''[[Ethnologue]]''). The Dungmali area extends all the way east to the [[Arun River, China-Nepal|Arun River]].


In present days Dungmali’s people are living in different countries India, Bhutan, United States of America (USA).
In present days Dungmali's people are living in different countries Nepal, India, Bhutan, United States of America (USA).


According to kirat Rai Dungmalis Bhasa Sanskriti Samrachhan Mancha, Dungmalis were generated from Hangwang, Pungwat, Pawen, Chokhang and Salukathewa Pachhas ‘[( Clans)]’. There is an interesting anecdote about the naming Dungmali. There was no water at all at the beginning there is a myth about it,that is once Lugun “Dholebijiwa” (powerful exorcist) of Katunje shut the bow at Tindhara from Marangtang performing [( Mundhum)] to drink water his thirst while he was coming from Dhankuta. There is estimated 10,000 population of this community and they have honor to their distinct culture, Dhukursingh.
According to kirat Rai Dungmalis Bhasa Sanskriti Samrachhan Mancha, Dungmalis were generated from Hangwang, Pungwat, Pawen, Chokhang and Salukathewa Pachhas ‘[( Clans)]’. There is an interesting anecdote about the naming Dungmali. There was no water at all at the beginning there is a myth about it, that is once Lugun “Dholebijiwa” (powerful exorcist) of Katunje shut the bow at Tindhara from Marangtang performing [( Mundhum)] to drink water his thirst while he was coming from Dhankuta. There is estimated 10,000 population of this community and they have honor to their distinct culture, Dhukursingh.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Kiranti languages]]
[[Category:Kiranti languages]]
[[Category:Languages of Nepal]]
[[Category:Languages of Nepal]]
[[Category:Languages of Province No. 1]]
[[Category:Languages of Koshi Province]]




Latest revision as of 22:15, 29 July 2024

Dungmali
Arthare
Native toNepal
RegionKoshi Zone
Ethnicity10,000 Kiranti Rai (2011 census)[1]
Native speakers
6,300 (2011 census)[2]
Language codes
ISO 639-3raa
Glottologdung1252
ELPDungmali

Dungmali, or Dungmali-Bantawa, is a Kiranti language spoken in Nepal. It is largely cognate with Bantawa language, but differs grammatically and phonologically.

Locations

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Dungmali is spoken in eastern Bhojpur District, Koshi Province, in Thulo Dumba, Sano Dumba, and Bastim Similarly, Tiwari Bhanjyan, Chyangre, Yaku etc. which is also called Pouwakhesang Thum. VDC's (Ethnologue). The Dungmali area extends all the way east to the Arun River.

In present days Dungmali's people are living in different countries Nepal, India, Bhutan, United States of America (USA).

According to kirat Rai Dungmalis Bhasa Sanskriti Samrachhan Mancha, Dungmalis were generated from Hangwang, Pungwat, Pawen, Chokhang and Salukathewa Pachhas ‘[( Clans)]’. There is an interesting anecdote about the naming Dungmali. There was no water at all at the beginning there is a myth about it, that is once Lugun “Dholebijiwa” (powerful exorcist) of Katunje shut the bow at Tindhara from Marangtang performing [( Mundhum)] to drink water his thirst while he was coming from Dhankuta. There is estimated 10,000 population of this community and they have honor to their distinct culture, Dhukursingh.

References

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  1. ^ Dungmali language at Ethnologue (17th ed., 2013) Closed access icon
  2. ^ Dungmali at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)


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