Reconstruction works start with “Chhema Puja” at Hiranyavarna Mahavihar and Digi Chhen, Lalitpur


Kathmandu:“Chhema Puja” was performed at Hiranyavarna Mahavihar and Digi Chhen,
Lalitpur by the Local community as ritual of "asking forgiveness" before the start
of restoration work. The puja was attended by officials from Embassy of India in
Kathmandu, Central Level Project Implementation Unit, Govt of Nepal &
INTACH Kathmandu. The mahavihar is being reconstructed at a cost of Nrs. 181
million.


Hiranyavarna Mahavihar popularly also known as the Golden temple is situated in
the monument zone of Patan Darbar square a UNESCO World Heritage site in
Lalitpur which is one of the most important Buddhist temple monasteries of Patan.
It is one of the 28 cultural heritage projects being undertaken under GoI grant
assistance of USD 50 million for Post-Earthquake Reconstruction & Rehabilitation
of cultural heritage sites in Nepal. Seven cultural heritage projects are being
reconstructed in Lalitpur district of which work on five projects are ongoing.


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