Chiva Chaitya - Respect, Promote, Protect

Chiva at a roadside at BhindyoTwa, ward 20, Kathmandu is restored. A Chiva raised, make us believe that we can, that there is hope, that there is positive energy.  Condition before restorations: almost one third part of the Chiva was buried in three layers of road asphalts. Middle part is missing. Top most dome and Gaju is missing. Totally in damaged state. Needed major restorations. Coordination activities and discussion with communities, officials and family of the establisher. Necessary preparation works and working at site  We would like to thank all the stake holders, who have participated and made this restoration a success. Special thanks goes to Rajin Sthapit , who tirelessly contributed during the whole restoration process. Similarly Ward 20 officials, chief Rajan Manandhar, Ishwor Khadgi, Aprila Sthapit and WMF deserve our sincere gratitude . And above all special thanks to  Mrs Rukumani Shrestha from Kichando Marg, Chhauni who has agreed to support in full the cost of rest

Chiva Chaitya Organization has been working for preservation and promotion of Chiva and Chaityas of Kathmandu Valley. Gaju is the top most part of a Chiva and it stays on top of the main dome of the Chiva. A Gaju consists of several parts.  1) On top of the dome there is cube called Harmika . It has eyes denoting Pragya and Upaya while the midlle question mark like symbol denotes Dibya Rashmi. 2) On top of the Harmika there is so called Toran with symbols Chakra, Bajra, Ratna, Padma and Bishwo Bajra- symbols of five Dhyanai Budhhas. 3) Triyodahsa Bhuwana: On top of Toran, there will be 13 circles (or squares in some Chivas) denoting thirteen learning to enlightenment namely: Pramudita, Bimala, Pravakari, Archishmati, Sudurjaya, Durangama, Achala, Abhimukhi, Sadhumati, Dharmamegha, Samantaprabha, Nirupama and Gyanwati. 4) On top of the 13 steps, there will be lotus shaped- Padmawali 5) Padmawali is like base for top most part called Ushnish Chudamani with RatnaChhatra on top- symboli