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1221. EAP838/1/7/3/64

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/64
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Tachhe Baha in Asan. There is a metal door and torana. The protecting balcony on the second storey is carved and supported by carved struts. There are a few sculptures of the various Lokeswaras and Prajyanparamita shrine. The inscriptions date the donation of hte finial in 1640, some land and a ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1972-1973
Extent:
1 Tiff image

1222. EAP838/1/7/3/73

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/73
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Dvarapala, a door or gate guardian portrayed as a warrior or fearsome giant, usually armed with a weapon - the most common being the gadha, mace. The dvarapala statue is a widespread architectural elements in Hindu and Buddhist temples.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

1223. EAP838/1/7/3/217

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/217
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A 17th century stone statue of Mahakala, the Great Black One, in Kilagal tole is framed by drying dung patties. The Mahakala sounds his fearful drums as he astrides a corpse, choping his meal of human flesh.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

1224. EAP838/1/7/3/291

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/291
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Ghantaghar, the first public tower clock in Nepal, is situated at the heart of the Kathmandu. It was built by Rana Prime Minister Bir Shumsher. The original clock tower was designed after Big Ben of London. The Ghantaghar that stands today was rebuilt after the 1934 earthquake after the old towe...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

1225. EAP838/1/7/3/405

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/405
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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:
1972-1973
Extent:
1 Tiff image

1226. EAP838/1/7/3/407

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/407
Title:
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:
1972-1973
Extent:
1 Tiff image

1227. EAP838/1/7/3/413

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/413
Title:
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:
1972-1973
Extent:
1 Tiff image

1228. EAP838/1/7/3/414

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/414
Title:
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:
1972-1973
Extent:
1 Tiff image

1229. EAP838/1/7/3/436

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/436
Title:
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

1230. EAP838/1/7/3/384

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/7/3/384
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A stone statue from the 12th-13th century located in Naxal, Kathmandu. In one of her fierce aspects, Durga slays the demon Mahisa in the form of a water buffalo, a composition known as Durga Mahishasura-mardini.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1950s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image