Terracotta Chiva Salvaged from Plants growing from inside

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 Chiva although being of historical, archeological, social, economical and religious importance to the nation as well as local community, they threatened both from human made causes and natural causes. One of major natural causes being plants growing from inside, specially a plant called 'Ficus Religiosa', if not taken out at early stages will grow with lots of roots and completely destroy monuments.

Local community worshiping the Chiva after restoration

A Chiva at Dhalko in Kathmandu was in very sorry condition due to plants growing from within, completely deforming the Chiva. The uniqueness of the Chiva is also happen to be few Chivas made of terracotta, otherwise most Chiva are from stone. The challenge was to salvage all the possible bricks and terracotta decorative parts. Traditional lime mortar was used to restore the Chiva. Local indigenous mason and stone carver were used to give the authentic restoration. With the help of local community specially NaniShova Tata, Ward 17 chief Nabin Manandhar, World Monuments Fund, the Chiva Chaitya Organization completed the restorations.
 
Chiva at Dhalko deformed due to plans growing from inside

Chiva at Dhalko deformed due to tree growing from inside

Restoration Works

Restoration Works

Dhalko Chiva


Stone Carver, Chiva Chaitya Org Chaitya, Architect, vice-president of Chiva Chaitya
Wire-mesh of 3D model after restoration

Top view of 3D model

Measured drawing by Architect Kiran Joshi

We would like to thank NaniShova Tata, Chief of ward 17, World Monuments Fund and all our supporters in kind for our works in Chiva restoration and promotion activities.

We at Chiva Chaitya Organization are encouraged very much by the enthusiasm and support while carrying out our mission.

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