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Gurung people

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Gurung people

The Gurung people, also called Tamu, are an ethnic group from different parts of Nepal.

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Religion

Priestly practitioners of Gurung Dharma include lamas, ghyabri (klehpri), and pachyu (paju). Shamanistic elements among the Gurungs remain strong and most Gurungs often embrace Buddhist and Bön rituals in all communal activities.

Notable Gurung people

  • Amber Gurung, Musician/Composer/Singer/Lyricist of Nepali music
  • Amrit Gurung, Singer/musician
  • Anil Gurung, Top Striker of Nepal National Football Team
  • Ciney Gurung, Singer
  • Harka Gurung, geologist, ex minister of nepal
  • Prabal Gurung,Singaporean, New York Fashion Designer
  • Lachhiman Gurung, recipient of the Victoria Cross
  • Bhanbhagta Gurung, recipient of the Victoria Cross
  • Bimal Gurung, leader of GJM
  • Chhatra Man Singh Gurung, Former chief of Nepal Army
  • References

    Gurung people Wikipedia