Dhakal

Dhakal (ढकाल) is one of the most common Brahmin last names found in Nepal. The Dhakals are believed to be the direct descendents of Rishi or sage Upamanyu, who is in turn believed to be descended from RishiVasishta. They are believed to have originated from a place called Dhapuk in the Achham District of mid-western Nepal. Yaku {Bhojpur} is known as the birtplace of Dhakal; Sudap-Terathum and Panchamul,newabot-Syangja is also a famous place from which many Dhakals have emerged.

Religion

The most common religion of people with this surname is Hinduism.

Culture

The culture is a part the traditional Nepali-Hinduism Brahmin culture.

Notable people

• Kulananda Dhakal, chief priest and astrologer of the 18th-century ruler Prithvi Narayan Shah
• Ram Krishna Dhakal (born 1974), singer
• Ek Nath Dhakal (born 1974), politician
• Rishi Dhakal, US Based Nepalese businessman, Honorary Consul General California United State of America