Chiva Chaitya - Respect, Promote, Protect

  Nepal Hiti Heritage - Protect Water Resource Kathmandu Valley with it's Newa civilization had highly developed society and infrastructure. Now these heritage and development are in danger due to indifference by the authorities. One of the things that are most in danger are the stone water spouts. These are water sprouts (Called Hiti), which has become source of water for Kathmandu-ites since centuries. Some volunteers are working hard to highlight the plight of these Hiti-s and try to salvage what is possible. Chiva Chaitya Organization (CCO) has started an initiative called La: Tiki(literally drop of water) The aim of the initiative is to: Helping to solve water crisis through heritage preservation Promoting works done to revive Hiti Heritage Providing solutions in water heritage preservation Leveraging new technologies in water heritage preservation Research and documentation of water heritage Facilitate and collaborate with different stakeholders, communities, groups, gov...

Chiva Chaitya Organization Launches Two-Year Initiative for Water Heritage Conservation in Kathmandu Valley A Hiti in Lalitpur Chiva Chaitya Organization (CCO) has officially launched a comprehensive two-year program dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of traditional water systems in the Kathmandu Valley. Rooted in centuries-old wisdom, these systems—locally known as Hitis (stone spouts)—have long served as lifelines of urban water supply and social interaction in the Valley. This landmark initiative focuses on promotion, awareness, community engagement, youth empowerment , and restoration of Hitis . It aims to reconnect communities with their water heritage and foster sustainable solutions by reviving indigenous water management practices. The program is generously supported by the World Monuments Fund (WMF) . Work at the Hitis of the Kathmandu Valley has been made possible, in part, by support from: The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) A...