Namaste: Nepalese Greeting
If you ever visited Nepal or any people you know visited Nepal, you or they must have been surprised by the strange warm greeting you received in Nepal. Namaste accompanied with a smile and open hearts is common in the country of Himalayas that makes you feel home and make your journey far more enjoyable.
So, what does Namaste means? Namaste literally means “I salute the God in you”. When people put their two hands together bowing their forehead, it is Namaste which means you are saluting the God inside the respectful people.
A Namaste can mean anything. This common greeting in Nepal is used for Hello as well as Good Bye. People will say you Namaste to say Hello or to welcome you. Namaste is also said to big a goodbye or farewell. Namaste is common with thank you. People will show gratitude with Namaste to demonstrate how thankful they are.