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91. EAP838/1/7/3/436

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/436
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Scope & Content:
This large sikhara style temple, in the centre of the town square of Bungamati, houses the shrine of Bungadyo, also recognized as Rato Macchendranath, Avalokitesvara, Karunamaya or Bungamati Lokesvara. Bungadyo, the God of Rain, is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists. Hindus regard him as an...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

92. EAP838/1/7/2/14

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/2/14
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Singha Durbar was constructed in 1903 by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher. He employed Kumar and Kishor Narshing. The palace was designed after the Palace of Versaille and was at that time the biggest palace in Asia, with its main structure comprising of more than 1000 rooms. It now houses govern...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

93. EAP838/1/7/3/346

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/346
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The Buddha's eyes at Swayambhu Mahachaitya. Swayambhu, the Self-Created or Self-Existent, is one of the most venerated and sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hillock, west of Kathmandu City, it is reputedly the oldest settlement in the Kathmandu valley surrounded by several smaller shrines and temp...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

94. EAP838/1/7/2/13

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/2/13
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Scope & Content:
The pond at Singha Durbar. It was constructed in 1903 by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher. He employed Kumar and Kishor Narshing. The palace was designed after the Palace of Versaille and was at that time the biggest palace in Asia, with its main structure comprising of more than 1000 rooms. It n...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

95. EAP838/1/7/3/176

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/176
Title:
Scope & Content:
Swayambhu, the Self-Created or Self-Existent, is one of the most venerated and sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hillock, west of Kathmandu City, it is reputedly the oldest settlement in the Kathmandu valley surrounded by several smaller shrines and temples. According to legend, Kathmandu Valley w...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

96. EAP838/1/7/3/177

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/177
Title:
Scope & Content:
Swayambhu, the Self-Created or Self-Existent, is one of the most venerated and sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hillock, west of Kathmandu City, it is reputedly the oldest settlement in the Kathmandu valley surrounded by several smaller shrines and temples. According to legend, Kathmandu Valley w...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

97. EAP838/1/7/3/85

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/85
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Scope & Content:
Aerial view of Swayambhu, the Self-Created or Self-Existent, is one of the most venerated and sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hillock, west of Kathmandu City, it is reputedly the oldest settlement in the Kathmandu valley surrounded by several smaller shrines and temples. According to legend, Kat...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

98. EAP838/1/7/3/358

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/358
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Durbar Marga or the King's way road. Tri Chandra College is on the left and the mosque can be seen on the right.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

99. EAP838/1/7/1/47

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/1/47
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Scope & Content:
People watching the procession during the rice feeding ceremony of HRH Crown Prince Dipendra in 1972. Crown Prince is seated in the carriage.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1972
Extent:
1 Tiff image