Archive culture general 2002-2003

Archive

2002-2003

2000-2001

current events

Bandipur palace of historical importance is in dire straits, by Ghyanashyam Khadka (kp 10/12/2003)

Consecration of Pratappur temple reconstruction begins, by Bikash Sangraula (kp 02/12/2003)

Rats worshipped in Hiranyabarna Mahabihar (kp 25/11/2003)

Traditional dhiki, jaanto disappearing (ht 24/11/2003)

400-year-old monastry awaits renovation (Himalayan Times, 11/11/2003)

Patan Museum, by Saurav Jung Thapa (Kathmandu Post, 09/11/2003)

Kal Bhairav idol to regain original form soon, by Razen Manandhar (Himalayan Times, 02/11/2003)

Historical public house awaits restoration (Himalayan Times, 29/10/2003)

Gopaleshwor temple awaits conservation (Himalayan Times, 28/10/2003)

Itumbahal to turn into Buddhist study centre (Himalayan Times, 27/10/2003)

Question mark over safety of historic items remains: Stolen 17th century Buddha mask finally to be back home, by Bikash Sangraula (Kathmandu Post, 22/10/2003)

Pratappur temple waits for restoration, by Razen Manandhar (Himalayan Times, 21/10/2003), Restore Pratappur (Himalayan Times, 22/10/2003)

600-yr-old structure fast collapsing (Himalayan Times, 10/10/2003)

PN Shah-built Nuwakot palace in ruins (Himalayan Times, 07/10/2003), Galkot Palace awaits renovation (Himalayan Times, 07/10/2003)

Art, silence and bandh, by Abhi Subedi (Kathmandu Post, 25/09/2003)

Mirror of life, by Kumar Rajesh Shrestha (Kathmandu Post, 14/09/2003)

Avantika’s effort to save Dilli Raman’s collections, by Suvekshya Joshi (Kathmandu Post, 16/08/2003)

Lumbini going the Valley way, says UNESCO (Himalayan Times, 07/08/2003)

UNESCO plans to restore Kathmandu’s old glory (Kathmandu Post, 07/08/2003)

Swoyambhu’s historic temple gutted (Kathmandu Post, 06/08/2003), Irreplaceable loss (Kathmandu Post, 07/08/2003), Historic temple on the brink of collapse (Kathmandu Post, 09/08/2003), Pratappur Temple collapses (Kathmandu Post, 24/09/2003), Immediate repair of Pratappur not likely (Himalayan Times, 25/09/2003)

Danger Zone: Conservationists battle to restore Kathmandu's ancient heart, by Sophia Pande (Nepali Times, 25/07/2003)

Too little, too late (Kathmandu Post, 21/07/2003)

Second Folklore Congress : A bird’s eyeview, by Bishnu Pratap Shah (Kathmandu Post, 08/06/2003)

Dialogue and intervention, by Abhi Subedi (Kathmandu Post, 05/06/2003)

Kathmandu’s street cattle: May Lord Pashupatinath have mercy on the holy cows of Kathmandu, by Petra Thagunna and Lucia de Vries (Nepali Times, 30/05/2003)

Here today, in Europe tomorrow: To stop more art thefts, Nepal needs to start demanding that its stolen religious objects be returned, by Janaki Gurung (Nepali Times, 25/04/2003)

'Art And Culture Flourish Where There Is Peace And Prosperity', interview with Saphalya Amatya (Spotlight,25/04/2003)

Dig Deeper (Rising Nepal, 21/04/2003)

Scientific Vedic calendar and current delusions, by Pramodavardhana Kaundinnyayana (Kathmandu Post, 13/04/2003)

Lumbini Will Lay Golden Eggs For Nepal, by Dipak Bahadur Gurung (Spotlight, 28/03/2003)

Efforts to put Tilaurakot on heritage list (Himalayan Times, 19/03/2003)

Traditional ornaments on verge of extinction (Himalayan Times, 18/03/2003)

SC orders regulation for Pashupati Trust, by Manoj Rijal (Space Time Today, 14/03/2003)

The God and other gods of Pashupatinath, by Bikash Sangraula (Kathmandu Post, 11/03/2003)

This is not the way to conserve monuments, by Jiba Raj Pokharel (Himalayan Times, 05/03/2003)

The Heritage Assessment, by Bhimsen Thapaliya (Himalayan Times, 27/02/2003)

UNESCO delegation begins site inspection (Himalayan Times, 21/02/2003)
See also Nepal lagging in conserving monuments, by Razen Manandhar (Himalayan Times, 22/02/2003), UNESCO team satisfied but not happy over world heritage sites (Space Time Today, 23/02/2003), Halt encroachment on heritage sites: UNESCO (Rising Nepal, 23/02/2003)

Buddhist site of Tilaurakot remains dilapidated (Kathmandu Post, 13/02/2003)

Famous Buddhist monastery likely to lose uniqueness, by Dharma Prasad Poudel Katjmandu Post, 11/02/2003)

Pashupati trust blasts priests (Himalayan Times, 25/12/2002)
See also Priests act spoilsport in worldly matters, by Bikash Sangraula (Kathmandu Post, 30/12/2002), Law above Lord (Kathmandu Post, 31/12/2002)

Conserving myths in the valley of gods and demons, by Bikash Sangraula (Kathmandu Post, 18/12/2002)

Kashi, pulp culture and queens, by Abhi Subedi (Space Time Today, 08/12/2002)

Stone Spouts, by Pragya Rajouria (Kathmandu Post, 08/12/2002)

German largesse to conserve centuries-old Itumbahal monastery (Himalayan Times, 02/12/2002)

Concern over western influence on culture (Himalayan Times, 28/11/2002)

Stop Dragging Kumari Into The Political Arena, by Lal Bahadur Khatri (Rising Nepal, 26/11/2002)

The Valley’s ancient heart still beats, by Ramyata Limbu (Nepali Times,22/11/2002)

Official apathy may spell doom for Bhaktapur Palace, by Ganesh Rai (Kathmandu Post, 13/11/2002)

This Kumari needs not follow strict rules, by Razen Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 20/10/2002)

Quaint cauldron falls into disrepair, by Bhimsen Thapaliya (Rising Nepal, 11/10/2002)

Nepal delays reports on heritage sites to UNESCO, by Razen Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 11/10/2002)

Politics over Swayambhunath monuments, by Sudha Shrestha (Kathmandu Post, 05/10/2002)

Chabahil stupa awaits renovation (Kathmandu Post, 01/10/2002)

Khukuri: Nepalis wield one distinguished knife, Ramyata Limbu (Nepali Times, 27/09/2002)

Swayambhu demolition turns into a ministerial farce, by Razen Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 27/09/2002)

Pro-Kumari demand action against anti-Kumari (Kathmandu Post, 22/09/2002)
See also Politicking over Living Goddess? by Razen Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 26/09/2002), UML, ANWA at loggerheads over Kumari, by Razen Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 30/09/2002), Kumari and female power, by Sangita Rayamajhi (Kathmandu Post, 01/10/2002), A foolish view on goddess Kumari, by Yadav Khanal (People's Review, 03/10/2002)

Heritage tour: Nawadurga Temple, by Razen Manandhar

Heritage tour: Gorakhnath Temple, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 01/09/2002)

Maru Ganesh: Temple without pinnacle, by Bhimsen Thapaliya (Rising Nepal, 27/08/2002)

Ancient Chabahil stupa cracks (Kathmandu Post, 27/08/2002)

Heritage tour: Bhuwaneshwori Temple, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 25/08/2002)

Pashupati Area: PADT Moving With Precision, by Mohan K.C. (Rising Nepal, 22/08/2002)

Number of Rajak girls passing SLC dips with only six clearing exam this year (Himalayan Times, 18/08/2002)

Agreement for manuscript cataloguing project signed (Kathmandu Post, 17/08/2002)

Nepali ancient coins need attention (Kathmandu Post, 12/08/2002)

Idols stolen from Pashupatinath area: Locals suspect foul play (Kathmandu Post, 29/07/2002)

Jayabageshwori Temple, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 28/07/2002)

Patan city’s Kumari: Under spell of modernity, by Sudha Shrestha (Midweek Post, 25/07/2002)

Akash Bhairav Temple, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 21/07/2002)

People around Pashupatinath, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 14/07/2002)

Heritage tour: Nyatapola Temple, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 07/07/2002)

Demolition drive threatens ancient traditions around Pashupatinath, by Perina Pathak (Kathmandu POst, 04/07/2002)
See also SC foils PADT plan to dismantle houses (Kathmandu Post, 05/07/2002), Residents flay demolition of Pashupatinath settlement (Kathmandu Post, 08/07/2002), UNESCO expresses concern over demolition work at Pashupati area (Kathmandu Post, 09/07/2002), PADT’s demolition drive threatens over 31 traditional jatras, by Perina Pathak (Kathmandu Post, 14/07/2002), Archaeologists concerned over PADT scheme (Kathmandu Post, 27/07/2002), Kapalis likely to be deprived of graveyard at Pashupati, by Razen Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 28/07/2002), UNESCO shows concern over demolition at Pashupati area, by Razen Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 31/07/2002)

Masterplan to bring back Hadigaon glory on the way, by Razen Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 01/07/2002)

Cultural Policy Of Nepal Correction Needed, by Shaphalya Amatya (Rising, 27/06/2002)

Changing times faces (Kathmandu Post, 27/06/2002)

Heritage tour: Aayoo Guthi Sattal, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 23/06/2002)

Kumar Temple: The unique idol in the temple has been a matter of discussion for many archaeologists, art critics and heritage lovers, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 16/06/2002)

Five ancient struts stolen from Atko Narayan Temple (Kathmandu Post, 15/06/2002)

Lord Pashupatinath, protect your worshippers!, by Razen Manandhar (Kathmandu Post, 12/06/2002)

Heritage tour : Te Bahal, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 09/06/2002)

Protecting Guthi Lands (Rising Nepal, 05/06/2002)

Mahaboudha Vihar, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 26/05/2002)

Heritage tour : Bhimsen temple, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 19/05/2002)

Gunakar Mahavihar (Sunday Post, 12/05/2002)

Ashok Binayak temple of royal Ganesh, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 28/04/2002)

Sita: Symbol of Chastity, by R.D. Rakesh (Sunday Post, 28/04/2002)

The Proud Dharahara, by Bhimsen Thapaliya (Rising Nepal, 24/04/2002)

Save Maya Devi Temple, by Swoyambhu Dhar Tuladhar (Sunday Post, 21/04/2002)

Ranamukteshowr : Running away from Guthi Sansthan, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 21/04/2002)

Bhairav Temple: The house of Kashi Bishwonath, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 14/04/2002)

Heritage tour: Ramchandra temple with thirty-two butterflies, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 07/04/2002)

Sundari Chowk with marvelous water spout, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 31/03/2002)

Tale of Topi & Tupi, by Dhurba K Deep (Sunday Post, 17/03/2002)

Heritage tour: Ranipokhari, King’s tribute to his beloved, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 17/03/2002)

Chitrakars continue Mukundo production, but for how long? by Perina Pathak (Kathmandu Post, 06/03/2002)

Preserving Cultural Heritage: For Urban Regeneration, by Khilendra Basnyat (Rising Nepal, 26/02/2002)

Restoration of Chusyabaha in Kathmandu complete (People's Review, 21/02/2002)
See also Restoration of Chusyabaha; example of Nepal-German cultural cooperation (Telegraph, 27/02/2002)

Sindoor: a fading entity, by Jyotsna Rai (Sunday Post, 17/02/2002)

Old Ornaments are disappearing, by Ram Bhoros Kapari (Sunday Post, 10/02/2002)

Heritage tour: Bungamati, hometown of Red Machhindranath, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 10/02/2002)

Patan Museum faces tough time (Kathmandu Post, 07/02/2002)

Cultural city Bhaktapur to wear a new face (Kathmandu Post, 04/02/2002)

Heritage tour: Bagmati ghat Grand shrine along the holy river, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 03/02/2002)

With microfilming facilities, old libraries may improve, by Ranjan Rijal (Kathmandu Post, 27/01/2002)

Thousands visit Pathibhara to fulfil their wishes, by Dharma Prasad Poudel (Kathmandu Post, 22/01/2002)

Treasure of Surkhet (Sunday Post, 13/01/2002)

Temple of Changu Narayan (Sunday Post, 13/01/2002)

Before and after in Kathmandu Valley, by Alok Tumbahangphey (Nepali Times, 11/01/2002)

Secrets of Aalam Devi, by Gopal Pd Bashyal (Sunday Post, 06/01/2002)

Heritage tour: The great chaitya of Baudha, by Razen Manandhar (Sunday Post, 06/01/2002)

Kumari in ancient Nepal, John Mellowship (Sunday Post, 06/01/2002)