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Sulpa (Nepali: सुल्पा), also called Sulfa^[a] is a straight conical traditional smoking pipe used in Nepal. It is a type of chillum, a conical pipe used to smoke tobacco, cannabis, marijuana, hashish or other herbs. Sulpa has long been used by Nepalese rural communities, shepherds, workers, and ascetics, and has also been part of social and cultural traditions.^[1] Its use is commonly seen during the Hindu festival of Maha Shivaratri.^[2]

Sulpa is usually handmade using materials such as clay, bamboo, wood, brass, or stone. Many have a long, hourglass-like shape with a bowl at the top. It is part of Nepal's traditional smoking culture and has been used for many generations. Traditional smoking pipes have been used in Nepal for centuries. Similar pipes were used by different communities, including rural people and religious ascetics such as Sadhu.^[3]

Sulpas are handmade and can be made from: Clay, Terracotta, Bamboo, Wood, Brass, Stone.

Common features of Sulpas include: A narrow mouthpiece, thick clay bowl walls in some designs to hold heat better, a bowl at the top, a long or stretched hourglass shape. Because they are handmade, each Sulpa may look different.

A Sulpa is used in a similar way to other chillums. Smoking material is placed inside the bowl and lit using fire, charcoal, or a match. The smoke is then inhaled through the mouthpiece.

Materials traditionally smoked in Sulpas include: Tobacco, Cannabis, Marijuana, Hashish (charas), other herbs.

• Chillum
• Charas
• Sadhu
• Maha Shivaratri