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Tripureswor Mahadev Temple renovation

Tripureshwor Temple, founded by Queen Lalita Tripura Sundari in 1818, is a traditional Newari temple in Kathmandu.

The courtyard where the temple is situated has been the centre for numerous traditional communal feasts, festivals and daily ritual worship activities. Furthermore, for over four decades, the space has also been used as a blessed shelter for homeless vagrants. After the 1934 earthquake, fire and general neglect, the temple is now in the verge of collapse.

Our Activities:

• A series of awareness activities to highlight the importance of this heritage site.
• On-site inspections by tourism entrepreneurs, the media, the Department of Archaeology.
• A written proposition on the preservation of this multicultural heritage.

The Impact:

• A massive renovation project is being conducted by the Department of Archaeology.
• Better ritual activity has been re-established for the local Hindu community.
• Conservation of this temple complex has given a renewed cultural focus.