Chiva Chaitya - Respect, Promote, Protect

Your few minutes will be of great help in our work. CCO (Chiva Chaitya Organization) intends and looking for ways to facilitate communities to revive and restore Chiva and Hitis. Please take photograph of the Chiva or Hiti for which you want to provide information. And give some details. If possible please give latitude and longitude of the location. चिभा चैत्य संस्था त्वा बहा यापिं लिसे मिले जुया चिभा तथा हिटि(लः हाएकेगु)) या संरक्षण गथे याना याय फई धका अध्ययन याना च्वंगु दु। चिभा चैत्य संस्था छिकपिनिगु ग्वाहालि फ्वना च्वंगु दु। गनं चिभा स्यना च्वंगु वा हिति यात संरक्षण यायत याय मागु ज्या या  जानकारि सुझाव बिया दिईत ईनाप दु। Whenever you see a Chiva needing maintenance or a Hiti, please take a few photos and give your few minutes of time to give us information. Your information is invaluable. Please use following form to give information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6Soyv0KmfefU9ohRQU-M5PqeGrieeZs9zF6udP5eZNmSDig/viewform?usp=sf_link Note: you can do multiple entries an

Chiva Chaitya Organization is wotking to publish a book with collection of Inscriptions related to Chivas. Inscriptions hold a profound significance as they serve as enduring testimonies of human history, culture, and ideas. Whether etched into stone, engraved on monuments, or meticulously recorded on ancient manuscripts, inscriptions offer invaluable glimpses into the past, connecting us with our ancestors and their stories. Inscriptions offer vital clues to deciphering forgotten languages, deciphering historical events, traditions, social structures and piecing together the intricate tapestry of human civilization. They preserve the voices and thoughts of those who came before us, fostering a sense of continuity and reminding us of our shared heritage. Inscriptions also serve as markers of identity and belonging, reinforcing collective memory and cultural pride. By recognizing and appreciating the importance of inscriptions, we embrace our role as custodians of the past and ensure th

  There are two Chivas at Talibi MasanGalli which required maintenance. Recognizing Chivas as our important heritage community took interest to maintain and make the Chiva safe with fence. CCO(Chiva Chaitya Organization) is proud to be part of the process and help communities on their behalf to work in heritage preservation. After Restoration Chivas requiring maintenance Community Members Took Initiative to Save our Heritage Chiva secured with fence We would like to thank Rabindra Dai, Chetan Dai, Linod Dai etc from the tole and ward. Special appreciation to Maitri Man Kansakar Dai for taking the initiative and supporting the works. Chivas Maintained: P0016 and P0017 Gaju Count Record: Total Gaju restored till now since counting (to reach 100): 17 Previous Gaju installation includes: BhindyoTwa-1, LakhaTirtha-2,Chaga-1, Jhochhen-1, Chikamuga_1-1, Makhan-1, Chikamuga_2-1, KangaAjima-6, Chivakhyo-2 You can be part of the process and help Chiva Chaitya Organization in their works. Follow

Chiva Puja is a process which let us remind ourselves  that Chiva itself is not just a mere monument but a living shrine and carries lots of philosophical and spiritual values of Buddhist teachings. Chiva at Dhokatole, Ward 19, Kathmandu needed maintenance due to theft and wear and tear. Chiva Chaitya Organization took the initiative and with the help of community, ward restored the Chiva in 2021. Now a Chiva Puja is done to mark the completion of the restoration as well as to revive the intangible heritage in the form of elaborate puja to make the Chiva a living heritage. Establishing a Chiva passes through different phases namely 1) consecration of the ground upon which the Chaitya is to be erected. There Sūtrap ātana, where a thread makes a Maṇḍala with positions of total 121 deities 2) Pādasthāpana (laying of foundation) is done with specific rules using bricks, hollow spaces etc. 3) then bricklayers lay the foundation. At top of the foundation Āsana is formed with a stone plate

Chiva Chaitya Organization organizes Photo Exhibitions related to Hiti System of Kathamandu Valley. Even today in modern days Hiti system is relevant not only in terms of Water but, because of it's archaeological, historical, touristic and cultural importance. Recognizing this fact CCO(Chiva Chaitya Organization) organized a photo exhibition which included various aspects of Hiti system including architectural, how system works, it's importance in providing water, cultural significance and so on. The exhibition was held at Basantapur Durbar Region, A WHS in Kathmandu. More than 500 people both domestic and international, students, youths, various professionals visited the photo exhibition and thus many got information and learned importance of the Hiti system. "The Hiti System of Kathmandu Valley holds paramount importance as a traditional water supply network that has been sustaining the valley's inhabitants for centuries. These ancient stone spouts, known as hitis, h

 Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu Ms Sunita Dangol gave time to meet with Chiva Chaitya Organization's team. Activities and future plans of the organization was discussed.