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Among the five Mahaviharas (INTACH projects) in Historic City of Patan, Shree Napi Chandra Mahavihara was jointly inaugurated and handed over to the community in a momentous ceremony. The event brought together key figures, including Mr. Chiri Babu Maharjan, Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, and H.E. Mr. Naveen Srivastava, Ambassador of India to Nepal, who graced the occasion. The ceremony, which was witnessed by over 120 attendees, was chaired by Mr. Budhiraj Bajracharya, President of the Lalitpur Development Society.

04 September 2023: Inauguration of Project: Napichandra Mahavihara, Lalitpur

INTACH (Kathmandu Project Office) in partnership with Embassy of India in Kathmandu organized a one-day workshop on Stone Documentation and Conservation at one of 12 project sites; Seto Machindranath Temple aimed at disseminating its technical expertise in conserving stone. The workshop brought together experts from various institutions and local audiences for an exchange of ideas and technical guidance on techniques and approaches for documentation and conservation of stone elements of cultural heritage sites.

23 June 2023: Stone by Stone: Training Workshop on Stone Conservation

INTACH was invited by the Nepal Art Council (NAC) to share their real-time experiences gained through the implementation of the Government of India funded Conservation of Nepal's Cultural Heritage projects. The focus of the event was to highlight the importance of conserving art and its relevance in the Nepali context. The event took place on 25 May 2023, at the Nepal Art Council in Kathmandu, Babarmahal. It witnessed the presence of NAC members, local historians, and artists who gathered to learn from INTACH's experiences and insights in the field of heritage conservation.

25 May 2023: INTACH at Conversation in Art Event organised by Nepal Art Council

INTACH in coordination with Embassy of India Kathmandu, successfully organized an one-day seminar on 22 January 2023, as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, on “Knowledge Sharing on Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage” which was conducted inside the embassy

22 January 2023: International Seminar on Knowledge sharing on Conservation of Natural & Cultural Heritage

27th December 2022: Visit of H.E. Ambassador of India to Nepal to project sites

27th December 2022: Visit of H.E. Ambassador of India to Nepal to project sites

9th December 2022: MoU signing with Nepal Art Council

9th December 2022: MoU signing with Nepal Art Council

The official project website for Nepal cultural projects was launched by His Excellency Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Ambassador of India to Nepal on 15th August 2021.

The Official Project Website Launch

The start of restoration work at Hiranyavarna Mahavihar and Digi Chhen, Lalitpur was initiated by the local community with the ritual of “Chhema Puja”.

Ground-breaking Ceremony at Hiranya Varna Mahavihar

The restoration of Shree Napichandra Mahavihara popularly known as Duntu Bahi in Lalitpur, Kathmandu valley commenced with Chayma Puja.

Ground-breaking Ceremony to mark the start of work at Shree Napi Chandra Mahavihar

The restoration of Shree Gopichandra Mahavihar commenced with Chyama Puja before the start of work.

Ground-breaking Ceremony to mark the start of work at Shree Gopi Chandra Mahavihar

Contract Agreement for Conservation of Hiranyavarna Mahavihar, Shree Gopichandra Mahavihar & Guita Mahavihar was signed on 20th April 2020 in presence of CLPIU(Building)

Signing of Contract Agreement for Conservation of Hiranyavarna Mahavihar, Shree Gopichandra Mahavihar & Guita Mahavihar

Contract Agreement for the restoration of 2 cultural heritage sites in Kathmandu valley-Shri Napichandra Mahavihar and Nepal Bhasha Parishad was signed

Signing of Contract Agreement for Conservation of Shri Napichandra Mahavihar and Shri Nepal Bhasha Parishad

Conservation and Development of Kumari Chhen &Kumari Niwas in Patan, Lalitpur commenced with Bhumi Puja ceremony by Ambassador of India to Nepal H.E.Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra in the premises of Ratnakar Mahavihar in Patan.

Ground-breaking Ceremony to mark the start of work at Kumari Chhen and Kumari Niwas

The Ambassador of India to Nepal Shri Vinay Mohan Kwatra, the Chief Executive Officer of National Reconstruction Authority of Government of Nepal, Shri Sushil Gyewali, Mayor KMC Bidya Subdar Shakya and Dy Mayor Hari Prabha Khadgi.

Ground-breaking Ceremony to mark the start of work at Seto Macchindranath Temple

The Contract Agreements for the implementation of the Conservation and Retrofitting of Seto Macchindranath temple and Conservation and Development of Kumari Chhen and Niwas was signed on 11th February 2021

Signing of Contract Agreement for Seto Macchindranath and Kumari Chhen & Kumari Niwas Projects

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