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" The cultural relevance, historical significance and the grandeur of the architecture and art of Chhayabahal Matha are in dire need of conservation and restoration. Heritage is not something we can purchase with money. We need to make efforts to protect and conserve it otherwise it will be lost forever."
Dr. Maheswar P. Bharati, Senior Family Member
The Chhayabahal Matha is one of the five monastic buildings of ascetics (Jogis)in Patan.
The Kathmandu valley, which used to be filled with temples, pagodas and other architectural wonders has been undergoing massive transformation. The aesthetic beauty of the valley is also arguably disappearing. Only a few centuries ago, the Kathmandu valley used to be an established pilgrimage site for religious devotees, artists and artisans and scholars. Today, the value placed on morality, art and culture has fallen behind materialistic pursuits. Corruption and lack of integrity is rampant at all levels of society. Therefore, there is an urgent need to preserve the very few sacred places still left, like the Chhayabahal Matha in Patan.
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The main goal of the CMF is the conservation and promotion of both the tangible (physical structure) and intangible (religious, cultural and spiritual significance) heritage of Chhahabahal Matha for future generations.
We welcome donations from everyone who would like to contribute to saving Nepali cultural and architectural heritage. Please scroll down to access the donation button and bank details. THANK YOU!!
In order to conserve both the tangible and intangible heritage of Chhayabahal Mattha, a non-profit organization called the Chhahabahal Matha Foundation (CMF) has been set up with donations from the founding member. The main goal of CMF is to establish a structure and system, which will preserve the
Matha and enable the building, traditional practices, and heritage to exist and continue into future
generations in a self-sustaining manner.
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Specific objectives of the company are:
1. Carry out fundraising activities for the restoration of Chhayabahal Matha (Goal is 1 Million Euros)
2. Support research and documentation on the tangible and intangible aspects of the Mattha
3. Support the Guthi/Trust to carry out the religious rituals
4. Set up a cultural, art and knowledge center in Chhayabahal Matha that will open up access to a larger community and also generate funds that will sustain future restoration and maintenance costs
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Offering can be made by using the below account details:
Bank Name: NEPAL INVESTMENT BANK LIMITED
Account Holder: Chhayabahal Matha Foundation
Account Number: 00401010266659
Branch: Pulchowk
SWIFT CODE: NIBLNPKT
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For International payments please use the email linked with our Paypal account: Chhayabahal2021@gmail.com
or German Bank Account Details
Deutsche Bank
IBAN: DE73 3807 0724 0411 1225 00
BIC: DEUTDEDBXXX
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BOOK YOUR PERSONAL VISIT AT THE MATHA
The impressive architecture of the Chhayabahal Matha makes it an important world heritage site. The complex form of architecture with beautiful pillars, windows, balconies, and sculptures of the celestials and their deities are significant features of the Matha. The art-wealth of the Matha is still preserved in the beautiful courtyards and forms a grand cultural repository. Please join us in our mission to conserve and preserve the Chahabahal Matha.
We welcome donations from everyone who would like to contribute to saving Nepali cultural and architectural heritage.
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DR. LUNA BHARATI
Dr. Luna Bharati has 15 years of
post-PhD. experience as a scientist and research program manager.
She is currently a senior scientist
with International Center for Water Resources and Global Change, a UNESCO category 2 center.
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MS. BASUDHA GURUNG
Basudha Gurung is an experienced facilitator with a demonstrated history of facilitating capacity development of people and organisations, and result orientation in project/program management processes e.g. Design/Planning, Implementation, Monitoring and Reporting.
RAJESH SIDDHI
Rajesh Siddhi is a co-founder of TeamQuest Pvt. Ltd, the company that owns and operates QFX Cinemas, LABIM Mall and DCN Nepal. He is also a devout Buddhist and a student of history, culture and spirituality.
ABHIILASH ACHARYA
Abhiilash Acharya worked at Nepal
1 television and Channel Nepal as
a show host and a film producer.
He hosted Good Morning Nepal,
a popular talk program show. He studied counseling and clinical psychology at Tribhuvan University and classical Sanskrit, Himalayan languages and Buddhist philosophy at Kathmandu University.
RUPAK RAJUPADHAYA
Rupak Kanta Rajupadhaya is the head priest of the Matha. He studied at Tribhuvan University and recently retired from the Family Planning Association of Nepal. He also used
to work for the Red Cross.
He is currently the secretary at
the Nepal Heart Foundation.
GENERAL MEMBERS
ASHISH BHARATI
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
FUTURE MAHANTA OF THE CHHAYABAHAL MATHA
SIRISH BHATT
ARCHITECT, HERITAGE CONSERVATIONIST
JHARANA JOSHI
ARCHITECT, HERITAGE CONSERVATIONIST
RUMI MAHARJAN
ARCHITECT, HERITAGE CONSERVATIONIST
JAGDISH UPADHAYA
ARTIST, VISUAL MEDIA
SUJAN DANGOL
ARTIST, VISUAL MEDIA
ANUP KC
CHEMICAL ENGINEER, MEDITATION GURU, MUSICIAN
SUNITA MAHAT
MANAGER, COLLECTIONS DATABASE; AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM
DIVYA THACKAR
CURATORIAL CONSULTANT
DIVYA JYOTI RAI
CO-ORDINATOR , CMF
ADVISORY BOARD
RESHU ARYAL
EDUCATIONIST AND DIRECTOR OF HABELI OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER. FORMERLY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TEACH FOR NEPAL, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FULBRIGHT COMMISSION-NEPAL AND THE EDUCATION ADVISOR TO MAYOR OF KATHMANDU
RAM PRATAP THAPA
HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL TO GERMANY AND CHAIRMAN OF THE GERMAN-NEPAL SOCIETY: HE IS ALSO THE FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE NON RESIDENT NEPAL ASSOCIATION (NRNA).
BINOD BHARATI
CIVIL ENGINEER AND CURRENT MAHANTA
OF THE VISHWSHWAR MAHADEV GUTTHI, CHHAYABAHAL MATHA
DR. RAJAN KHATIWODA
CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER OF THE DOCUMENTATION PROJECT (NHDP), SOUTH ASIA INSTITUTE, HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY
DR. MAHESWAR P. BHARATI
RETIRED SCIENTIST, AGRICULTURE AND PLANT BREEDING.
HE IS ALSO A SENIOR MEMBER OF THE BHARATI FAMILY
AND WANTS TO PRESERVE THE MATHA FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
RAMESHWOR P. BHARATI
RETIRED ENGINEER. HE IS A SENIOR MEMBER OF THE BHARATI FAMILY.
DEVENDRA BHARATI
ENGINEER. HE IS A SENIOR MEMBER OF THE BHARATI FAMILY.
THOMAS SCHROM
ARCHITECT / RESTORATION EXPERT
WOLFGANG KORN
ARCHITECT
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTERS
DR. MAHESWAR P. BHARATI
BINOD BHARATI
THOMAS KOCH
SAMEERA PARWAT
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