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4981. 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

4982. 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

4983. 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

4984. EAP838/1/7/3/405

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

4985. 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

4986. 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

4987. 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

4988. 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

4989. EAP838/1/8/4/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/8/4/9
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Ihi, a ritual marring girls to the God. Newar girls are first married to the bel fruit known as ihi, and the second time to the sun. The third marriage is finally to a mortal human eing. This is to ensure that she never becomes a widow.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1960s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

4990. EAP838/1/8/4/10

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/8/4/10
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Scope & Content:
Ihi, a ritual marring girls to the God. Newar girls are first married to the bel fruit known as ihi, and the second time to the sun. The third marriage is finally to a mortal human eing. This is to ensure that she never becomes a widow.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1960s-1970s
Extent:
1 Tiff image