Dattatraya temple, pictured more than 7 decades ago, was bulilt in the 14th century by then King YakshaMalla. Around 1948 A.D
Nyatapola is the tallest five tiered temple located in the central part of Bhaktapur built during the time of King Bhupatindra Malla. Around 1963 A.D
A local women of Bhaktapur peeking out from her home. Around 2005 A.D
A local resident of bhaktapur durbar square. Around 1955 A.D
Late King Birendra receiving ‘Prasad’ @ Taleju temple, Bhaktapur. Around 1985 A.D
A view of craftswoman at work at Pottery Square, Bhaktapur. Around 1998 A.D
Kumale people (craftsmen) making clay items at
pottery square, Bhaktapur. Around 1960 A.D
A local lady smoking Hukkah. Around 1998 A.D
A local lady drying paddy. Around 1998 A.D
Doleshwor Mahadev,a Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva located in Suryabinayak
and is believed to be the head part of Kedarnath temple located in India. Around 1958 A.D
Doleshwor Mahadev Temple. Around 1993 A.D
Doleshwor Mahadev Temple as now. 2022 A.D
Huge fire caught in Banepa Valley that destroyed 108 houses. 4 May 1960 A.D
Chardobato located by the side of Araniko Highway, Banepa. Around 1970 A.D
Krishna Mandir is a 17th-century Shikhara-style temple built by
King Siddhi Narsing Malla. It is located at the Patan Durbar Square,
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Around 1958 A.D
Rato Machindranath Jatra is a chariot festival which is held in Lalitpur,
the longest chariot festival celebrated in the country. Around 1960 A.D
A newari couple posing for photo in studio. Around 1965 A.D
Cameras of those days. Around 1954 A.D
Behind the scene of taking a picture as there was no proper
photo studio back then. Around 1961 A.D
Typical dress of a government officer. Around 1953 A.D
Famous Nava Durga Temple of Bhaktapur. Around 1963 A.D
Khamey Jatra on 9th day of Navaratri during Dashain. 2023 A.D
Bhairavanath Temple, devoted to lord Bhairav is one of the sacred temple
that lies at the central square of Bhaktapur, Taumadhi Square. Around 1959 A.D
When Bhairav chariot fell down during Bisket Jatra at Taumadi Square. Around 1962 A.D
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a former royal palace complex,
also an open museum and a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site. Around 1963 A.D
The famous Bisket Jatra of Bhaktapur. Around 1953 A.D
Shilu Mahadev (Fashi Degal)Temple, dedicated to Shiva,
also located in the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Around 1958 A.D
Fashi Degal. 2000 A.D
Fashi Degal reconstructed after 2072 earthquake. 2023 A.D
Here Makar Mela takes place once in every 12 year.Pic Panauti's
Triveni Ghat ,named as triveni ghat as three rivers
(punyawati,roshi,lilawati) meets together in this place. Around 1958 A.D
Panauti Municipality in Kavrepalanchok District currently
listed as a UNESCO tentative site since 1996.It is considered
as the most artistic town in Nepal after Kathmandu Valley. Around 1958 A.D
Changu Narayan Temple – an example of Licchavi period masterpiece.
The Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Around 2022 A.D
Changu Narayan, the oldest hindu temple,is a two-story
pagoda-style temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and surrounded
by ancient carvings and statues. Around 1959 A.D
Ancient Bhaktapur City. Around 1960 A.D
A wedding procession ‘Janti’ at Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Around 1964 A.D
People celebrating local festival at Inacho, Bhaktapur. Around 1962 A.D
Local people drying paddy. Around 2017 A.D
Sa Paru (Gai Jatra), a Nepalese festival celebrated in the Kathmandu valley by
the Newar people celebrated in honour of their relatives who have died
during the previous year. Around 1953 A.D
Newar ladies dancing in traditional dress. Around 2019 A.D
Celebrating Gatha-Mungal (GhantaKarna). 2022 A.D
Living Goddess Kumari of Bhaktapur. 2023 A.D
Then Indian PM Indira Gandhi at Golden Gate, Bhaktapur.
King Mahendra with his children Birendra and Gyanendra
at Golden Gate, Bhaktapur with B.P Koirala.
Ghantaghar, Kathmandu. Around 1955 A.D
Dharahara, Kathmandu. Around 1956 A.D
Balakhu Ganesh, near Durbar Square. Around 1961 A.D
Wakupati Narayan Temple is a two-story pagoda temple
dedicated to Lord Vishnu build during the time of Jagat Prasad Malla. Around 1960 A.D
Siddha Pokhari(Ta-Pukhu),an artificial and largest rectangular
pond (171 meters long, 73 meters broad, and 3 meters deep)
built in 15th century during the rule of King Yakshya Malla. Around 1959 A.D
Local Residents sitting at Falcha (traditional resting
places that also serve as venue for meeting, celebrations
and festivities specially at newari community). Around 1999 A.D
Mahakali Pukhu. Around 1957 A.D
Local pond near Salan Ganesh Temple. Around 1968 A.D
The old Yatu Mahadev Temple. Around 1973 A.D
Yatu Mahadev Temple on the way to Nagarkot. Around 1999 A.D
Yatu Mahadev Temple as it is now. 2023 A.D
A Buddhist monk receiving alms. 2023 A.D
People donating actively on Pancha Daan Charhe. Around 1995 A.D
A man posing by the side of an antique vehicle at the front of
Bharwacho gate, Bhaktapur. Around 1959 A.D
This is what a vehicle looked like in the old days at Siddha Pokhari,
Bhaktapur. Around 1963 A.D
Early years of vehicle in Bhaktapur. Around 1958 A.D
Salan Ganesh Temple near Dattatraya Square. Around 1953 A.D
Barahi Temple then looked much different than today. Around 1953 A.D
Shree Padma High School - one of the oldest school in Bhaktapur. Around 1957 A.D
The statue of King Bhupatindra Malla is one of the
finest examples of metallic artworks, available in Bhaktapur. Around 1957 A.D
Balkumari Temple of Madhyapur Thimi is one of four Kumari temples
in Kathmandu Valley. The temple was built in the 17th century.
Sindoor Jatra starts form this temple. Around 1956 A.D
A three-story pagoda style Chandeshwori Temple,
in a corner of the Tibukchhen tole in Bhaktapur. Around 1958 A.D
Bhaktapur Durbar Square. 2021 A.D
Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The Temple is considered as principle pilgrimage site of Hinduism. Around 1963 A.D
Salinadi in Sankhu where Swasthani brata takes place each year in which
Hindu ladies fast a month for their better half's prosperous life. Around 1965 A.D
Senior Politician & Chairman of Nepal Workers and Peasants' Party
Hon. Comrade Narayan Man Bijukchhen (Rohit) at Dattatraya square. Around 1978 A.D