Ichhakamana Temple reconstruction halted
- 2020-03-13
The reconstruction of historical religious site Ichhakamana Temple has been stalled regarding lack of wood. Surrounded by green forest area, it is located at an altitude of 1,800 metres above sea level. “The temple situated at Ichhakamana Rural Municipality-5 is one of seven sisters of Manakamana of Gorkha. The reconstruction has been put off due […]
Tarkeshwar awaits proper conservation and promotion
- 2020-03-10
Due to lack of promotion, the religious, historical, touristic and cultural heritages of Tarkeshwar Municipality are in shade. Some of the heritages here are said to be on the verge of disappearance. Tarkeshwar Mayor Rameswor Bohora said, “The living historical heritages have been ignored due to lack of wider publicity. The municipality now has laid […]
Dharahara reconstruction gains momentum
- 2020-03-10
The reconstruction of historical Dharahara is gaining momentum in a way to complete it by mid-September 2020. It was devastated by the 2015 Gorkha earthquake. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli had laid the foundation stone of its reconstruction last year. Heritage expert of National Reconstruction Authority (NRA) Rajuman Manandhar shared that almost 33 percent of […]
Subcommittees formed for Buddha Jayanti
- 2020-03-08
Several subcommittees have been formed in view of 2,564th Buddha Jayanti and the third International Buddhist Summit. It aims to make the events successful. According to Lumbini Development Trust acting member-secretary Gyanin Rai, a total of 22 subcommittees have been formed. Lumbini Development Trust Vice-Chair Awadesh Kumar Tripathi is convenor of the International Conference Management […]
Holi to spread awareness against coronavirus
- 2020-03-08
The Mithila Theatre Art Council is going to observe this year’s Holi by spreading awareness against COVID-19. “During the festival, the council will spread the message about different ways to save oneself from coronavirus. Moreover, flowers will be used instead of coloured powder for the festival,” said Council Chair Parmesh Jha. An interaction programme will […]
Fagu Festival began with ‘Chir’ installation at Basantapur
- 2020-03-04
Fagu Festival, the festival of colours, has commenced with ritualistic wooden pole ‘Chir’ installation on Tuesday. It is installed at Hanumandhoka Palace premises. Hanumandhoka Durbar Care Office staff Mitharam Pudasaini said that Chir was erected at 7:57 am on Tuesday. A tuft of colourful cloth ribbons is at the top of Chir. Nepal Calendar Determination […]
Users’ committee for Rato Machchhindranath reconstruction
- 2020-03-03
Rato Machchhindranath Temple based in Lalitpur Metropolis-22, Bungmati, is yet to be reconstructed. It was damaged by the devastating earthquake in 2015. The Government of Sri Lanka had taken the responsibility for temple reconstruction 3 years back. However, it pulled out its hand from reconstruction last December following a misunderstanding with three contractors, Thegis, Pera […]
‘Heritage March-2020’ in Madhyapur Thimi
- 2020-03-01
To develop ‘Madhyapur Thimi’ as a tourist destination, ‘Heritage March-2020’ is going to take place for the first time. Osla Nepal with support from Madhyapur Thimi Municipality and collaboration of Nepal Tourism Board is organising the rally. It will begin on March 14 under the slogan ‘Our Heritages, Our Recognition’. Mayor Madan Sundar Shrestha said, […]
President Bhandari in religious site Malikarjun
- 2020-02-27
President Bidya Devi Bhandari has arrived here today to offer worship at Malikarjun Temple in Darchula. President Bhandari will receive civic felicitation for the first time at Malikarjun. Member of House of Representatives Ganesh Singh Thagunna welcomed President Bhandari. Malikarjun Rural Municipality Chairperson Narendra Singh Dhami also joined him. President Bhandari is scheduled to offer […]
Mithila Culture Study Centre to be constructed
- 2020-02-27
Mithila Culture Study Centre construction work has begun at Janakpurdham. The building will have ‘abode of the deities’ with miniature paintings of all gods and goddesses. Maithil Brahmin Maha Sabha is constructing the building at Sub-metropolitan City-7 in Janakpurdham. With the availability of cultural heritage of all communities here, it will reflect the identity and […]
