# Hamro Barnamala - Complete Site Reference

> Free educational app and website teaching Nepali and English to children ages 3+

## About Hamro Barnamala
Hamro Barnamala is a free, comprehensive educational platform for teaching the Nepali language (Barnamala) to children ages 3-10. Available as an Android app (10,000+ downloads) and a feature-rich website at hamrobarnamala.com. Built by App Override (info@hamrobarnamala.com).

### Key Facts
- Platform: Android (Google Play) + Web (hamrobarnamala.com) + Chrome Extension
- Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=np.barnmala.app
- Chrome Web Store: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hamro-barnamala/gghnckhhdfoipeomefahihlicjkablpl
- Audience: Children ages 3-10, parents raising bilingual kids, teachers of Nepali
- Languages: Content in English explaining Nepali language concepts
- Price: 100% free, no in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.8/5 on Google Play

## The Nepali Alphabet (Barnamala)

### Vowels (Swar Barna) - 13 letters
The Nepali alphabet has 13 vowels: अ (A), आ (Aa), इ (I), ई (Ee), उ (U), ऊ (Oo), ऋ (Ri), ए (E), ऐ (Ai), ओ (O), औ (Au), अं (Am), अः (Ah).
- 4 Short vowels: अ, इ, उ, ए
- 4 Long vowels: आ, ई, ऊ, ऐ
- 4 Compound vowels: ओ, औ, अं, अः
- 1 Syllabic vowel: ऋ
Each vowel has an independent form and a matra (diacritical) form used with consonants.
Learn more: /learn/nepali-vowels

### Consonants (Byanjan Barna) - 36 letters
Organized into 5 Varga groups based on articulation point:
1. Ka-Varga (Velar): क ख ग घ ङ - sounds from the throat
2. Cha-Varga (Palatal): च छ ज झ ञ - tongue on palate
3. Ta-Varga (Retroflex): ट ठ ड ढ ण - curled tongue
4. Ta-Varga (Dental): त थ द ध न - tongue on teeth
5. Pa-Varga (Labial): प फ ब भ म - with lips

Plus 4 Semivowels (य र ल व), 4 Fricatives (श ष स ह), and 3 Conjuncts (क्ष त्र ज्ञ).
Learn more: /learn/nepali-consonants

### Bahrakhari (बाह्रखरी)
432 consonant-vowel combinations. Each of the 36 consonants pairs with 12 vowel sounds.
Learn more: /learn/nepali-bahrakhari

### Nepali Numbers (Sankhya)
Nepali uses Devanagari numerals: १ (1), २ (2), ३ (3), ४ (4), ५ (5), ६ (6), ७ (7), ८ (8), ९ (9), १० (10).
The site covers 1-100 with pronunciation and word forms.
Learn more: /learn/nepali-numbers

## Complete Page Directory

### Learning Pages (20 pages)
- /learn - Main learn hub with all 20 lesson categories
- /learn/nepali-alphabet - Complete guide to all 49 Nepali letters (13 vowels + 36 consonants)
- /learn/nepali-vowels - 13 Swar Barna with matras, audio, and printable charts
- /learn/nepali-consonants - 36 Byanjan Barna organized by Varga groups
- /learn/nepali-bahrakhari - Full Bahrakhari chart with 432 combinations
- /learn/nepali-numbers - Numbers 1-100 in Devanagari with Nepali word forms
- /learn/english-alphabet - English A-Z with Nepali equivalents and phonics
- /learn/english-numbers - English numbers 1-100 with Nepali translations
- /learn/roman-numbers - Roman numerals I-C explained for kids
- /learn/vocabulary - 500+ words across 26 categories (animals, fruits, colors, family, body parts, etc.)
- /learn/basic-phrases - 50+ everyday Nepali greetings and classroom phrases
- /learn/basic-sentences - Simple sentence patterns for daily conversation
- /learn/comparison-sentences - Comparing size, speed, and quality in Nepali
- /learn/ukhan-tukka - 40+ traditional Nepali proverbs with English meanings
- /learn/opposite-words - 40 Nepali antonym pairs (विपरीतार्थक शब्द)
- /learn/common-verbs - 40 essential Nepali verbs with conjugations and examples
- /learn/days-and-months - 7 days, 12 BS months, 6 Nepali seasons
- /learn/telling-time - Interactive clock teaching time in Nepali
- /learn/nepal-at-a-glance - Geography, national symbols, and emblems of Nepal
- /learn/nepali-festivals - Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Nepali New Year, and 10+ festivals
- /learn/writing-guides - Nepali letter writing templates (Chithi Lekhan)

### Interactive Games (9 games)
- /games - Games hub with all 9 educational games
- /games/memory-match - Flip cards to match Nepali-English word pairs across 12 vocabulary categories
- /games/spelling - Drag-and-drop letters to spell Nepali words with picture hints
- /games/bahrakhari-builder - Interactive consonant + matra combination practice
- /games/number-counting - Count objects and identify Nepali numerals 1-100
- /games/balloon-pop - Pop floating balloons with Nepali letters (3 modes: Find Letter, Sequence, Picture Match)
- /games/fill-blanks - Complete Nepali words by filling in missing letters
- /games/flashcards - Timed vocabulary quiz across 25 categories with streak tracking
- /games/letter-tracing - Trace Devanagari letters on screen (free practice + scored quiz)
- /games/word-search - Find hidden Nepali words in letter grids (20+ categories, 3 difficulties)

### Quizzes & Exercises
- /quiz - Multiple-choice quizzes: alphabet, numbers, vocabulary, festivals, grammar
- /exercises - Matching, fill-in-the-blank, unscramble, and drag-drop exercises

### Stories (40+)
- /stories - Collection of 40+ Nepali moral stories with English translations, audio narration, and difficulty ratings

### Printable Worksheets (9 generators)
- /worksheets - Worksheet generator hub
- /worksheets/nepali-alphabet-tracing - Custom Devanagari letter tracing PDF generator
- /worksheets/english-alphabet-tracing - A-Z uppercase/lowercase tracing sheets
- /worksheets/number-practice - Nepali and English number tracing 1-100
- /worksheets/nepali-words-tracing - Common Nepali word tracing (animals, fruits, etc.)
- /worksheets/bahrakhari-tracing - Bahrakhari consonant-vowel combination tracing
- /worksheets/days-and-months-tracing - Days and months writing practice
- /worksheets/opposite-words-tracing - Nepali antonym pair tracing
- /worksheets/common-verbs-tracing - Nepali verb tracing worksheets
- /worksheets/nepali-phrases-tracing - Essential Nepali phrase tracing

### Downloadable Resources
- /resources - Free PDFs: alphabet charts, number charts, Bahrakhari charts, vocabulary flashcards

### Expert Guides
- /guides - Guide hub for parents and teachers
- /guides/how-to-learn-nepali - Step-by-step 8-week plan to teach Nepali to kids at home
- /guides/teach-nepali-to-kids - Strategies for raising bilingual Nepali-English children abroad
- /guides/nepali-writing-practice - Devanagari handwriting guide with stroke order and Shirorekha
- /guides/nepali-matras-guide - Complete guide to all 12 Nepali vowel signs (matras/diacritics)
- /for-teachers - Lesson plans, classroom activities, and printable resources for educators

### Company
- /about-us - Mission, team, and organization info
- /contact-us - Contact form
- /author/sushma-katwal - Content reviewer and Nepali language expert bio
- /privacy - Privacy Policy
- /terms - Terms of Service

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many letters are in the Nepali alphabet?
A: 49 letters total - 13 vowels (Swar Barna) and 36 consonants (Byanjan Barna). Plus 3 special conjuncts (क्ष, त्र, ज्ञ).

Q: What script does Nepali use?
A: Nepali uses the Devanagari script (देवनागरी), an abugida where each consonant carries a built-in "a" sound. Written left to right with a distinctive top line called Shirorekha.

Q: How long does it take to learn Nepali?
A: Children typically learn the core alphabet in 4-8 weeks with 15-20 minutes daily practice. Speaking confidence grows over 3-6 months.

Q: Is Hamro Barnamala free?
A: Yes, completely free with no ads or in-app purchases. Available on Android and web.

Q: What age is appropriate for learning Nepali alphabet?
A: Children can start recognizing letters at age 3-4. By 5-6, most can read basic words. The app is designed for ages 3-10.