Chiva Chaitya - Respect, Promote, Protect

 A Chiva at BrahmanChakra Mahavihar was fitted with missing Gaju and minor maintenance was carried out. We thank community and Sangha members for their support. Total Gaju restored till now since counting including this (to reach 100): 45 Gaju installation includes: 12(Shreegha), BhindyoTwa-1, LakhaTirtha-2,Chaga-1, Jhochhen-1, Chikamuga_1-1, Makhan-1, Chikamuga_2-1, KangaAjima-6, ChivaKhyo-2, LukuPhalcha-1, MaruDhwakha-1, Basantapur-1, Bijeswori-1, Bijeswori to Swoyambhu Way-1, ShovaBhagawati Way-1, ShobhaBhagavati Way- Near KarnaDip Gate-1,   Samimuga Galli -1, Tenga-1, Ason-1, Lagan Tadhan Baha-2, Naumuga-3, Jorganesh-1, Brahma Chakra Mahavihar-1 (this) Completed date: 20251117

 Chiva Chaitya Organization published volume 1 of the book 'Inscriptions Related to Chivas'. In order to facilitate purchasing book, now the book can be purchased at following places: 1)  At Thaemadu (Bangemudha):   Name: Pawan Tuladhar Phone Number: 9841780509 Time Open: 6 AM to 8 PM 2) At Bhotahiti, Ason, Saphu dhuku Name: Pawan Shakya Phone Number: 9849827945 Time open:10 AM to 8 PM Original price of the book is : Rs 1200. With 25% discount, you can receive the book for Rs 900 donation to Chiva Chaitya Organization. Your contribution will help Chiva Chaitya Organization in continuing their mission to work for the heritage.

 An ancient Chiva at Dhwakha Baha was protected from further damage. Chiva - prior condition We would like to thank the community members specially Sujan Bajracharya and Sarju Bajracharya from Dhwakha Baha.

 Chiva at Dhwakhabaha require completion with the missing parts of Dome and Finial-Gaju. CCO successfully restored the Chiva. After Restoration Before Restoration We would like to thank the community members specially Sujan Bajracharya and Sarju Bajracharya from Dhwakha Baha.

A Chiva at Ward 23 JorGanesh, required maintenance in many fronts. In the process A Gaju was fitted to make at least the finial part complete. Other features like missing deities and other improvement of the physical condition need to be improved of the Chiva. This need to be planned and we hope with the help of community, we will be able to do more for the Chiva.  Total Gaju restored till now since counting including this (to reach 100): 44 Gaju installation includes: 12(Shreegha), BhindyoTwa-1, LakhaTirtha-2,Chaga-1, Jhochhen-1, Chikamuga_1-1, Makhan-1, Chikamuga_2-1, KangaAjima-6, ChivaKhyo-2, LukuPhalcha-1, MaruDhwakha-1, Basantapur-1, Bijeswori-1, Bijeswori to Swoyambhu Way-1, ShovaBhagawati Way-1, ShobhaBhagavati Way- Near KarnaDip Gate-1,   Samimuga Galli -1, Tenga-1, Ason-1, Lagan Tadhan Baha-2, Naumuga-3, Jorganesh-1 (this) Completed date: 20251102

 Three Chivas at Naumuga, Ward 24 in Kathmandu were fitted with Gaju, finial and essential part of a Chiva. Total Gaju restored till now since counting including this (to reach 100): 43 Gaju installation includes: 12(Shreegha), BhindyoTwa-1, LakhaTirtha-2,Chaga-1, Jhochhen-1, Chikamuga_1-1, Makhan-1, Chikamuga_2-1, KangaAjima-6, ChivaKhyo-2, LukuPhalcha-1, MaruDhwakha-1, Basantapur-1, Bijeswori-1, Bijeswori to Swoyambhu Way-1, ShovaBhagawati Way-1, ShobhaBhagavati Way- Near KarnaDip Gate-1,   Samimuga Galli -1, Tenga-1, Ason-1, Lagan Tadhan Baha-2, Naumuga-3 (this) Completed date: 20251102

The Chiva Chaitya Organization (CCO) is delighted to share an exciting milestone in our journey of heritage preservation. This year (2025), CCO has been selected as a recipient of the Memory of the World (MOW) Grant , awarded by the Asia Culture Center (ACC) and the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP) . The Memory of the World Programme , launched by UNESCO in 1992, is a global initiative dedicated to safeguarding, preserving, and facilitating access to the world’s invaluable documentary heritage. By supporting projects that document and protect fragile records, manuscripts, and inscriptions, the program ensures that humanity’s shared memory is passed on to future generations. With this grant, CCO will document 100 stone inscriptions across the Kathmandu Valley , working closely with expert epigraphists. These inscriptions, many of which are centuries old, are not only vital historical records but also reflections of the Valley’s diverse cultural, religio...

At Chiva Chaitya Organization, we had the privilege of welcoming students from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, for a special learning session in Kathmandu. Our CEO, Mr. Amar Tuladhar, shared insights into the conservation challenges and heritage values of the Kathmandu Valley, while students engaged directly with the living heritage around them. This experience reminded us of a simple truth: heritage itself is a classroom, and learning often happens far beyond four walls. During their time here, the students joined us in heritage walks, observations, and reflective discussions that connected academic study with real-life heritage stewardship. By experiencing Chivas (stone stupas) and Hitis (stone spouts) within the city’s daily rhythm, they witnessed how these ancient structures—blending religious, historical, and practical functions—continue to serve communities today. From courtyards and public squares to narrow alleys, Chivas and Hitis revealed themselves not as reli...

 A Chiva near Ason, requiring restoration and with many missing parts including Gaju, four Buddhas was restored. CCO (Chiva Chaitya Organization) team completed the restoration, and we want to thank the community members for supporting and facilitating during the restoration works. Completed date: 20250423

Celebrating Young Researchers of Kathmandu’s Hitis The Chiva Chaitya Organization (CCO) proudly concluded its Heritage Research Program for Students – Research on Hitis with a special certificate and prize distribution ceremony. The event was graced by Chief Guest Sunita Dangol , Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Municipality, who expressed her happiness with the work CCO has been doing to preserve and promote heritage. She praised the dedication of the students, noting how such programs contribute to safeguarding Kathmandu’s unique cultural treasures. Another distinguished guest, Padma Sundar Joshi , author of Hiti Pranali – a landmark book on the Hiti system – lauded the research and documentation carried out by the participants. He highlighted the importance of such work in raising awareness of traditional water systems and ensuring their preservation for generations to come. His appreciation reflected the deep connection between expert knowledge and youth involvement in heritage protec...

Some Chivas come with a design where above the four Buddhas (in each cardinal direction) a stone roof appears. Similar roof (called Pākhā) were missing in a Chiva at Bhotahiti, Ward-27, Kathmandu. We thank all our supporters including ward-27 office in Kathmandu. Completed date: 20250614

A Chiva(Chaitya) has developed from simple architecture and iconography to complex formation with 2000 years of development. With development of the philosophy of Buddhism, different deities appeared in the Chivas. One of the prominent deities appearing in the Chivas are four Bodhisatvas in four cardinal directions namely: Manjushri, Padmapani, Avalokiteswor and Maitriya. A chiva at Tamsipakha (Ward-18 of Kathmandu) 3 of the 4 deities were stolen, only one is remaining. Three Manjushri, Padmapani and Maitriya. were carved as per the iconography and placed on the Chiva, giving philosophical completeness to the Chiva at Tamsipakha. Here we can see deities being fitted and also ward officials visiting the restoration works can be seen here. We thank all our supporters and ward office for their continued support in our endeavor in heritage preservation and promotion. Completed: 20250418