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21/02/2026

Nepal Art Village - A HERITAGE SITE WE CREATE TODAY FOR TOMORROW .
We Nepalis have always had great pride in the heritage our ancestors built for us , we exhibit it with great Honor to the world , but the HERITAGE sites are only as future proof as the existence of the artists that still know and handover the skills to actually recreate them !
NAV isn't just another project it is a dream, a Vision ,of creating A HERITAGE SITE today for the FUTURE .
a sanctuary to preserve and conserve artists and skills necessary to make sure we can rebuild old or new heritage sites whenever needed !
lead by the dynamic mind of Anil Chitrakar sir and a battalion of amazing artists related to metal stone wood and art work, my team lead by Sid Mertz and Ajay Maharjan Photography are honored to be a part of the documentation and vision sharing creator team for this epic project ! more details and amazing news to follow soon !
Rosha Bajracharya Anil Chitrakar Ajay Maharjan pandey
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23/01/2026

Back in 2016 #2016

16/01/2026

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30/09/2025

it was a very bittersweet moment today , when we welcomed the new Royal Kumari of Kathmandu , Arya Tara Shakya , but at the same time also bid farewell to Trishna Shakya who we all nepalese revered so deeply as our Dyo ma for so many years !
may the devine power of Goddess Taleju always empower and protect them !
covered in collaboration with Pranishan Photography
jay jui ma

01/08/2025

A message from Anil Chitrakar sir , about " theres a BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD in Patan " a coffee table book about SUNDARI CHOWK OF Patan , and how it relates to Nepal's Past Present and Future ! The book is our attempt to tell the story of Nepal through the pen and lens of Nepali writers and Photographers !

24/07/2025

Festival of Ghantakarna (Gatha Muga / Gathe Mangal)

The festival celebrated on Shrawan Shukla Chaturdashi by the Newar community is known by different names—Ghantakarna in general, Gatha Muga in Bhaktapur, and Gathe Mangal in Kathmandu and Lalitpur—each with its own distinct legend.

Ghantakarna Legend: Originating from an ancient demon known for defiling gods, destroying homes, and terrorizing people. Effigies with large ears (symbolizing his name) are made from straw and decorated during the festival.

Gatha Muga Legend (Bhaktapur): Tells of a man who robbed the rich for the poor, denied religion, and died without proper cremation. Eventually, locals funded his funeral, showing respect for his actions. His effigy, often over 8 feet tall and complete with bells, fangs, and symbolic ge****ls, is a focal point of the elaborate Bhaktapur celebration. Scholars suggest these elements served as informal s*x education in conservative times.

Gathe Mangal Legend (Kathmandu & Lalitpur): Farmers once used demons to help in planting but couldn’t sustain them with food. The demons turned violent, prompting the villagers to drive them away. Rituals like hammering iron nails into doorways symbolize protection from evil.

Despite the varied legends, all versions culminate in the burning of effigies in rivers or crossroads at sunset, accompanied by victory chants, face washing for purification, and sometimes communal feasts, symbolizing the triumph over evil spirits.

07/06/2025

Bakar eid mubarakh to al l Muslims -
non muslims chai make sure u tag ur Muslim Friend and get some good ol Biryani hai :P
Bakrid/Eid ul Adha is celebrated to commemorate the dedication of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) towards Allah .
share the festivities and njoy the feast !
Pranishan Photography x PhotoKhichuwa
mosque jamal

29/05/2025

Sid Mertz X PhotoKhichuwa
The last day of Chariot Festival of Rato Machhindranath - Bunga Dyo jatra (Thati to Jawalakhel )

𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡 - 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐃𝐲𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚 , is the longest running and socio culturally interwoven festival of Nepal . The way the jatra intricately brings together so many different communities and clans in a harmonious way not only shows the significance of the deity religiously , but also sheds light on how the social , agricultural and geographical layout of Lalitpur is set up to be !
As i and my friends dive deeper into the documentation and research about this beautiful festival of Patan, we keep learning about so many mind blowing details facts and myths about "WHY" and "HOW" the rituals and processes and folklore came to be.
Fueled by our passion for culture and storytelling We are going thru all the available resources , folklores , documents , myths and versions of the stories.
so- if you have any interesting stories or myths uve herd about the sacred karunamaya and the chariot festival , please feel free to comment or msg us , we wud love to build on it !

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28/05/2025

PhotoKhichuwa x Sid Mertz
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡 - 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐃𝐲𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚 , is the longest running and socio culturally interwoven festival of Nepal . The way the jatra intricately brings together so many different communities and clans in a harmonious way not only shows the significance of the deity religiously , but also sheds light on how the social , agricultural and geographical layout of Lalitpur is set up to be !
As i and my frends dive deeper into the documentation and research about this beautiful festival of Patan, we keep learning about so many mind blowing details facts and myths about "WHY" and "HOW" the rituals and processes and folklore came to be.
Fueled by our passioin for culture and storytelling We are going thru all the available resources , folklores , documents , myths and versions of the stories.
so- if you have any interesting stories or myths uve herd about the sacred karunamaya and the chariot festival , please feel free to comment or msg us , we wud love to build on it ! Rato Machhindranath - Bunga Dyo

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