Photo of a boy miming Namaste
Hello, thank you: Namaste
Photo of a nepali child saying hello 'Namaste'.
Theoretically, namaste means 'may your qualities be blessed and protected by gods' but practically, namaste is very commonly used to say good morning, good evening or see you soon.
This word goes with a respectful attitude: you have to join hands and slightly bend.
This child forming the Namaste sign with his hands wished say hello as we were passing by his village.