Reviving Heritage: Abandoned Chiva at Besadyo Restored to Glory

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A Chiva increases the aesthetic and spiritual values of a place. Beautiful Chivas carved make a place beautiful. Many cultural activities are carried around Chivas. 

This Chiva outside Besadyo in Kathmandu was abandoned and required restoration. Local community, specially Besadyo temple Guruju community showed their desire to restore the Chiva. The Chiva required proper base, Padmavali(lotus leaf-ed structure) and finial (the Gaju). The required parts were carved and installed.

Now the Chiva is restored to it's glory.

Chiva after restoration






During Restoration

Chiva before restoration


We would like to thank Kathmandu Municipality, Hanumandhoka Conservation Program, Lok Ratna Shakya, Manik Shakya Gurujuj, community of Bijeswori temple for taking the initiative and supporting us during the restoration process.

Completed date: 2024-06-19

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