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the fire service , known as the barun yantra karyalaya , opened its first station in kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle . an iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire . as a precautionary measure , firemen were sent to the areas which were designated as accident prone areas . in 1944 , the fire...
how many fire trucks did west germany donate to kathmandu ?
seven
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the fire service , known as the barun yantra karyalaya , opened its first station in kathmandu in 1937 with a single vehicle . an iron tower was erected to monitor the city and watch for fire . as a precautionary measure , firemen were sent to the areas which were designated as accident prone areas . in 1944 , the fire...
what is the mission of fan ?
raising public awareness about fire and improving safety
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over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities , resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices . in one decade , the population increased from 427 , 045 in 1991 to 671 , 805 in 2001 . the population was projected to reach 915 , 071 in 2011 and 1 , 319 , 597 by 2021 . to kee...
what was the population of kathmandu in 1991 ?
427 , 045
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over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities , resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices . in one decade , the population increased from 427 , 045 in 1991 to 671 , 805 in 2001 . the population was projected to reach 915 , 071 in 2011 and 1 , 319 , 597 by 2021 . to kee...
about how many people are likely to live in kathmandu in 2021 ?
1 , 319 , 597
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over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities , resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices . in one decade , the population increased from 427 , 045 in 1991 to 671 , 805 in 2001 . the population was projected to reach 915 , 071 in 2011 and 1 , 319 , 597 by 2021 . to kee...
how dense was the population of kathmandu in 1991 ?
85
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over the years the city has been home to people of various ethnicities , resulting in a range of different traditions and cultural practices . in one decade , the population increased from 427 , 045 in 1991 to 671 , 805 in 2001 . the population was projected to reach 915 , 071 in 2011 and 1 , 319 , 597 by 2021 . to kee...
how many acres of land did the kmc control in 2001 ?
20 , 300
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the largest ethnic groups are newar ( 29 . 6 ) , matwali ( 25 . 1 sunuwar , gurung , magars , tamang etc . ) , khas brahmins ( 20 . 51 ) and chettris ( 18 . 5 ) . tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in kathmandu . more recently , other hill ethnic groups and caste groups from terai have come...
what percentage of kathmandu residents are chettris ?
18 . 5
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the largest ethnic groups are newar ( 29 . 6 ) , matwali ( 25 . 1 sunuwar , gurung , magars , tamang etc . ) , khas brahmins ( 20 . 51 ) and chettris ( 18 . 5 ) . tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in kathmandu . more recently , other hill ethnic groups and caste groups from terai have come...
what is the third largest ethnic group in kathmandu ?
khas brahmins
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the largest ethnic groups are newar ( 29 . 6 ) , matwali ( 25 . 1 sunuwar , gurung , magars , tamang etc . ) , khas brahmins ( 20 . 51 ) and chettris ( 18 . 5 ) . tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in kathmandu . more recently , other hill ethnic groups and caste groups from terai have come...
what are kathmandu ' s primary religions ?
hinduism and buddhism
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the largest ethnic groups are newar ( 29 . 6 ) , matwali ( 25 . 1 sunuwar , gurung , magars , tamang etc . ) , khas brahmins ( 20 . 51 ) and chettris ( 18 . 5 ) . tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in kathmandu . more recently , other hill ethnic groups and caste groups from terai have come...
what kathmandu industry is particularly known for its english speakers ?
service
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the largest ethnic groups are newar ( 29 . 6 ) , matwali ( 25 . 1 sunuwar , gurung , magars , tamang etc . ) , khas brahmins ( 20 . 51 ) and chettris ( 18 . 5 ) . tamangs originating from surrounding hill districts can be seen in kathmandu . more recently , other hill ethnic groups and caste groups from terai have come...
along with nepali , what is kathmandu ' s main language ?
nepal bhasa
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the ancient trade route between india and tibet that passed through kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture . the monuments of kathmandu city have been influenced over the centuries by hindu and buddhist religious practice...
what religion does changunarayan belong to ?
hindu
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the ancient trade route between india and tibet that passed through kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture . the monuments of kathmandu city have been influenced over the centuries by hindu and buddhist religious practice...
what buddhist monuments are present at boudhanath ?
stupas
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the ancient trade route between india and tibet that passed through kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture . the monuments of kathmandu city have been influenced over the centuries by hindu and buddhist religious practice...
how many acres are the kathmandu valley monument zones ?
466 . 9
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the ancient trade route between india and tibet that passed through kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture . the monuments of kathmandu city have been influenced over the centuries by hindu and buddhist religious practice...
in hectares , how large is the kathmandu valley monument buffer zone ?
239 . 34
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the ancient trade route between india and tibet that passed through kathmandu enabled a fusion of artistic and architectural traditions from other cultures to be amalgamated with local art and architecture . the monuments of kathmandu city have been influenced over the centuries by hindu and buddhist religious practice...
when did the kathmandu valley monuments receive whs status ?
2006
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the literal meaning of durbar square is a " place of palaces " . there are three preserved durbar squares in kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in kirtipur . the durbar square of kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms ( kantipur , lalitpur , bhaktapur , kirtipur ) t...
where is a durban square located that is not preserved ?
kirtipur
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the literal meaning of durbar square is a " place of palaces " . there are three preserved durbar squares in kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in kirtipur . the durbar square of kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms ( kantipur , lalitpur , bhaktapur , kirtipur ) t...
what is the oldest dynasty to be represented with buildings in kathmandu ' s durbar square ?
licchavi
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the literal meaning of durbar square is a " place of palaces " . there are three preserved durbar squares in kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in kirtipur . the durbar square of kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms ( kantipur , lalitpur , bhaktapur , kirtipur ) t...
how many temples are present in kathmandu ' s durbar square ?
50
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the literal meaning of durbar square is a " place of palaces " . there are three preserved durbar squares in kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in kirtipur . the durbar square of kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms ( kantipur , lalitpur , bhaktapur , kirtipur ) t...
when did a notable earthquake occur that damaged kathmandu ' s durbar square ?
april 2015
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the literal meaning of durbar square is a " place of palaces " . there are three preserved durbar squares in kathmandu valley and one unpreserved in kirtipur . the durbar square of kathmandu is located in the old city and has heritage buildings representing four kingdoms ( kantipur , lalitpur , bhaktapur , kirtipur ) t...
how many kingdoms have buildings present in the durbar square of kathmandu ?
four
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kumari ghar is a palace in the center of the kathmandu city , next to the durbar square where a royal kumari selected from several kumaris resides . kumari , or kumari devi , is the tradition of worshipping young pre pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in south asian countries . in nep...
what is durga called in nepali ?
taleju
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kumari ghar is a palace in the center of the kathmandu city , next to the durbar square where a royal kumari selected from several kumaris resides . kumari , or kumari devi , is the tradition of worshipping young pre pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in south asian countries . in nep...
how long is kumari believed to incarnate taleju ?
until she menstruates
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kumari ghar is a palace in the center of the kathmandu city , next to the durbar square where a royal kumari selected from several kumaris resides . kumari , or kumari devi , is the tradition of worshipping young pre pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in south asian countries . in nep...
who was the royal kumari as of late 2008 ?
matina shakya
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kumari ghar is a palace in the center of the kathmandu city , next to the durbar square where a royal kumari selected from several kumaris resides . kumari , or kumari devi , is the tradition of worshipping young pre pubescent girls as manifestations of the divine female energy or devi in south asian countries . in nep...
what type of government did nepal have after the monarchy ?
maoist
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the pashupatinath temple is a famous 5th century hindu temple dedicated to lord shiva ( pashupati ) . located on the banks of the bagmati river in the eastern part of kathmandu , pashupatinath temple is the oldest hindu temple in kathmandu . it served as the seat of national deity , lord pashupatinath , until nepal was...
when was the pashupatinath temple built ?
5th century
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the pashupatinath temple is a famous 5th century hindu temple dedicated to lord shiva ( pashupati ) . located on the banks of the bagmati river in the eastern part of kathmandu , pashupatinath temple is the oldest hindu temple in kathmandu . it served as the seat of national deity , lord pashupatinath , until nepal was...
what faith does the pashupatinath temple serve ?
hindu
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the pashupatinath temple is a famous 5th century hindu temple dedicated to lord shiva ( pashupati ) . located on the banks of the bagmati river in the eastern part of kathmandu , pashupatinath temple is the oldest hindu temple in kathmandu . it served as the seat of national deity , lord pashupatinath , until nepal was...
what is another name for pashupati ?
lord shiva
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the pashupatinath temple is a famous 5th century hindu temple dedicated to lord shiva ( pashupati ) . located on the banks of the bagmati river in the eastern part of kathmandu , pashupatinath temple is the oldest hindu temple in kathmandu . it served as the seat of national deity , lord pashupatinath , until nepal was...
prior to the secularization of nepal , who was the country ' s national god ?
lord pashupatinath
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the pashupatinath temple is a famous 5th century hindu temple dedicated to lord shiva ( pashupati ) . located on the banks of the bagmati river in the eastern part of kathmandu , pashupatinath temple is the oldest hindu temple in kathmandu . it served as the seat of national deity , lord pashupatinath , until nepal was...
who damaged the pashupatinath temple in the 14th century ?
mughal invaders
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believers in pashupatinath ( mainly hindus ) are allowed to enter the temple premises , but non hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the bagmati river . the priests who perform the services at this temple have been brahmins from karnataka , south india since the time of malla king yaksha m...
what people make up the majority of pashupatinath followers ?
hindus
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believers in pashupatinath ( mainly hindus ) are allowed to enter the temple premises , but non hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the bagmati river . the priests who perform the services at this temple have been brahmins from karnataka , south india since the time of malla king yaksha m...
in what part of india do the pashupatinath priests originate ?
south
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believers in pashupatinath ( mainly hindus ) are allowed to enter the temple premises , but non hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the bagmati river . the priests who perform the services at this temple have been brahmins from karnataka , south india since the time of malla king yaksha m...
what dynasty did yaksha malla belong to ?
malla
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believers in pashupatinath ( mainly hindus ) are allowed to enter the temple premises , but non hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the bagmati river . the priests who perform the services at this temple have been brahmins from karnataka , south india since the time of malla king yaksha m...
who supposedly encouraged the usage of karnataka brahmin priests at pashupatinath temple ?
adi shankaracharya
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believers in pashupatinath ( mainly hindus ) are allowed to enter the temple premises , but non hindu visitors are allowed to view the temple only from the across the bagmati river . the priests who perform the services at this temple have been brahmins from karnataka , south india since the time of malla king yaksha m...
what is another term for bharatam ?
unified india
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the boudhanath , ( also written bouddhanath , bodhnath , baudhanath or the kh sa chaitya ) , is one of the holiest buddhist sites in nepal , along with swayambhu . it is a very popular tourist site . boudhanath is known as kh sti by newars and as bauddha or bodhn th by speakers of nepali . located about 11 km ( 7 mi ) ...
to what religion is boudhanath holy ?
buddhist
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the boudhanath , ( also written bouddhanath , bodhnath , baudhanath or the kh sa chaitya ) , is one of the holiest buddhist sites in nepal , along with swayambhu . it is a very popular tourist site . boudhanath is known as kh sti by newars and as bauddha or bodhn th by speakers of nepali . located about 11 km ( 7 mi ) ...
what do the newars call boudhanath ?
kh sti
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the boudhanath , ( also written bouddhanath , bodhnath , baudhanath or the kh sa chaitya ) , is one of the holiest buddhist sites in nepal , along with swayambhu . it is a very popular tourist site . boudhanath is known as kh sti by newars and as bauddha or bodhn th by speakers of nepali . located about 11 km ( 7 mi ) ...
what is boudhanath called in nepali ?
bauddha or bodhn th
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the boudhanath , ( also written bouddhanath , bodhnath , baudhanath or the kh sa chaitya ) , is one of the holiest buddhist sites in nepal , along with swayambhu . it is a very popular tourist site . boudhanath is known as kh sti by newars and as bauddha or bodhn th by speakers of nepali . located about 11 km ( 7 mi ) ...
how far is boudhanath from kathmandu in miles ?
7
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the boudhanath , ( also written bouddhanath , bodhnath , baudhanath or the kh sa chaitya ) , is one of the holiest buddhist sites in nepal , along with swayambhu . it is a very popular tourist site . boudhanath is known as kh sti by newars and as bauddha or bodhn th by speakers of nepali . located about 11 km ( 7 mi ) ...
when did unesco make boudhanath a world heritage site ?
1979
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the base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the dhyani buddha amitabha . it is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches , each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra , om mani padme hum . at the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to ajima , the goddess of smallp...
who is pictured on the stupa ' s base ?
dhyani buddha amitabha
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the base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the dhyani buddha amitabha . it is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches , each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra , om mani padme hum . at the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to ajima , the goddess of smallp...
what is ajima the deity of ?
smallpox
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the base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the dhyani buddha amitabha . it is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches , each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra , om mani padme hum . at the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to ajima , the goddess of smallp...
what are gompas ?
monasteries
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the base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the dhyani buddha amitabha . it is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches , each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra , om mani padme hum . at the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to ajima , the goddess of smallp...
visitors from what faith routinely visit the stupa ?
tibetan buddhist
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the base of the stupa has 108 small depictions of the dhyani buddha amitabha . it is surrounded with a brick wall with 147 niches , each with four or five prayer wheels engraved with the mantra , om mani padme hum . at the northern entrance where visitors must pass is a shrine dedicated to ajima , the goddess of smallp...
what mantra is engraved on the stupa ' s prayer wheels ?
om mani padme hum
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swayambhu is a buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city . this is among the oldest religious sites in nepal . although the site is considered buddhist , it is revered by both buddhists and hindus . the stupa consists of a dome at the base above the dome , there is a cubic structure with the ey...
in what part of kathmandu is swayambhu located ?
northwestern
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swayambhu is a buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city . this is among the oldest religious sites in nepal . although the site is considered buddhist , it is revered by both buddhists and hindus . the stupa consists of a dome at the base above the dome , there is a cubic structure with the ey...
what faith does swayambhu belong to ?
buddhist
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swayambhu is a buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city . this is among the oldest religious sites in nepal . although the site is considered buddhist , it is revered by both buddhists and hindus . the stupa consists of a dome at the base above the dome , there is a cubic structure with the ey...
other than buddhists , who worships at swayambhu ?
hindus
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swayambhu is a buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city . this is among the oldest religious sites in nepal . although the site is considered buddhist , it is revered by both buddhists and hindus . the stupa consists of a dome at the base above the dome , there is a cubic structure with the ey...
in how many directions does the buddha of swayambhu look ?
four
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swayambhu is a buddhist stupa atop a hillock at the northwestern part of the city . this is among the oldest religious sites in nepal . although the site is considered buddhist , it is revered by both buddhists and hindus . the stupa consists of a dome at the base above the dome , there is a cubic structure with the ey...
in swayambhu , what is present in the small area above the tiers ?
gajur
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kathmandu valley is described as " an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures " , which are made of wood , stone , metal , and terracotta , and found in profusion in temples , shrines , stupas , gompas , chaityasm and palaces . the art objects are also seen in street corners , lanes , private courtyards and in op...
kathmandu valley contains art made of metal , terracotta , wood and what other substance ?
stone
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kathmandu valley is described as " an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures " , which are made of wood , stone , metal , and terracotta , and found in profusion in temples , shrines , stupas , gompas , chaityasm and palaces . the art objects are also seen in street corners , lanes , private courtyards and in op...
what is the most typical type of art in the kathmandu valley ?
icons
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kathmandu valley is described as " an enormous treasure house of art and sculptures " , which are made of wood , stone , metal , and terracotta , and found in profusion in temples , shrines , stupas , gompas , chaityasm and palaces . the art objects are also seen in street corners , lanes , private courtyards and in op...
in what year could nepal be said to have been discovered by the outside world ?
1950
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the religious art of nepal and kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the mother goddesses such as : bhavani , durga , gaja lakshmi , hariti sitala , mahsishamardini , saptamatrika ( seven mother goddesses ) , and sri lakshmi ( wealth goddess ) . from the 3rd century bc , apart from the hindu gods a...
what types of deities are bhavani and durga ?
mother goddesses
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the religious art of nepal and kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the mother goddesses such as : bhavani , durga , gaja lakshmi , hariti sitala , mahsishamardini , saptamatrika ( seven mother goddesses ) , and sri lakshmi ( wealth goddess ) . from the 3rd century bc , apart from the hindu gods a...
what is sri lakshmi a deity of ?
wealth
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the religious art of nepal and kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the mother goddesses such as : bhavani , durga , gaja lakshmi , hariti sitala , mahsishamardini , saptamatrika ( seven mother goddesses ) , and sri lakshmi ( wealth goddess ) . from the 3rd century bc , apart from the hindu gods a...
by tradition , what notable figure came to nepal 250 years before the birth of christ ?
ashoka
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the religious art of nepal and kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the mother goddesses such as : bhavani , durga , gaja lakshmi , hariti sitala , mahsishamardini , saptamatrika ( seven mother goddesses ) , and sri lakshmi ( wealth goddess ) . from the 3rd century bc , apart from the hindu gods a...
when did the licchavi period end ?
900
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the religious art of nepal and kathmandu in particular consists of an iconic symbolism of the mother goddesses such as : bhavani , durga , gaja lakshmi , hariti sitala , mahsishamardini , saptamatrika ( seven mother goddesses ) , and sri lakshmi ( wealth goddess ) . from the 3rd century bc , apart from the hindu gods a...
what is another name for the licchavi period ?
classical
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kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries , including the national museum of nepal and the natural history museum of nepal . nepal ' s art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions , hinduism and buddhhism . these are amply reflected in the many temples , shrines , stupas , monasteri...
along with the national museum of nepal , what notable nepalese museum is present in kathmandu ?
natural history museum of nepal
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kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries , including the national museum of nepal and the natural history museum of nepal . nepal ' s art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions , hinduism and buddhhism . these are amply reflected in the many temples , shrines , stupas , monasteri...
from what time period are the oldest artifacts in kathmandu museums ?
5th century
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kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries , including the national museum of nepal and the natural history museum of nepal . nepal ' s art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions , hinduism and buddhhism . these are amply reflected in the many temples , shrines , stupas , monasteri...
along with buddhism , what religion has had a significant influence on nepal ?
hinduism
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kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries , including the national museum of nepal and the natural history museum of nepal . nepal ' s art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions , hinduism and buddhhism . these are amply reflected in the many temples , shrines , stupas , monasteri...
what kathmandu valley area was named a world heritage site by unesco ?
monument zones
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kathmandu is home to a number of museums and art galleries , including the national museum of nepal and the natural history museum of nepal . nepal ' s art and architecture is an amalgamation of two ancient religions , hinduism and buddhhism . these are amply reflected in the many temples , shrines , stupas , monasteri...
how many monument zones are present in the kathmandu valley ?
seven
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the national museum is located in the western part of kathmandu , near the swayambhunath stupa in an historical building . this building was constructed in the early 19th century by general bhimsen thapa . it is the most important museum in the country , housing an extensive collection of weapons , art and antiquities ...
in what area of kathmandu is the national museum ?
western
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the national museum is located in the western part of kathmandu , near the swayambhunath stupa in an historical building . this building was constructed in the early 19th century by general bhimsen thapa . it is the most important museum in the country , housing an extensive collection of weapons , art and antiquities ...
what stupa is close to the national museum ?
swayambhunath
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the national museum is located in the western part of kathmandu , near the swayambhunath stupa in an historical building . this building was constructed in the early 19th century by general bhimsen thapa . it is the most important museum in the country , housing an extensive collection of weapons , art and antiquities ...
who built the building that contains the national museum ?
bhimsen thapa
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the national museum is located in the western part of kathmandu , near the swayambhunath stupa in an historical building . this building was constructed in the early 19th century by general bhimsen thapa . it is the most important museum in the country , housing an extensive collection of weapons , art and antiquities ...
when was the national museum founded ?
1928
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the national museum is located in the western part of kathmandu , near the swayambhunath stupa in an historical building . this building was constructed in the early 19th century by general bhimsen thapa . it is the most important museum in the country , housing an extensive collection of weapons , art and antiquities ...
what does chhauni silkhana mean ?
the stone house of arms and ammunition
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the tribhuvan museum contains artifacts related to the king tribhuvan ( 1906 1955 ) . it has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings , letters and papers , memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of royal family members . the mahendra museum is dedica...
when did tribhuvan die ?
1955
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the tribhuvan museum contains artifacts related to the king tribhuvan ( 1906 1955 ) . it has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings , letters and papers , memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of royal family members . the mahendra museum is dedica...
what was the birth year of king mahendra ?
1920
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the tribhuvan museum contains artifacts related to the king tribhuvan ( 1906 1955 ) . it has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings , letters and papers , memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of royal family members . the mahendra museum is dedica...
how many museums are in the hanumandhoka palace ?
three
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the tribhuvan museum contains artifacts related to the king tribhuvan ( 1906 1955 ) . it has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings , letters and papers , memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of royal family members . the mahendra museum is dedica...
who was the penultimate king of nepal ?
birendra
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the tribhuvan museum contains artifacts related to the king tribhuvan ( 1906 1955 ) . it has a variety of pieces including his personal belongings , letters and papers , memorabilia related to events he was involved in and a rare collection of photos and paintings of royal family members . the mahendra museum is dedica...
during what era was the hanumandhoka palace constructed ?
medieval
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the taragaon museum presents the modern history of the kathmandu valley . it seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the kathmandu valley , documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century . the actu...
what is the taragaon museum dedicated to ?
modern history of the kathmandu valley
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the taragaon museum presents the modern history of the kathmandu valley . it seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the kathmandu valley , documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century . the actu...
who is the designer of the taragaon museum ?
carl pruscha
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the taragaon museum presents the modern history of the kathmandu valley . it seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the kathmandu valley , documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century . the actu...
in what year was the taragaon museum built ?
1971
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the taragaon museum presents the modern history of the kathmandu valley . it seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the kathmandu valley , documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century . the actu...
what stupa is located close to the taragaon museum ?
boudhnath
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the taragaon museum presents the modern history of the kathmandu valley . it seeks to document 50 years of research and cultural heritage conservation of the kathmandu valley , documenting what artists photographers architects anthropologists from abroad had contributed in the second half of the 20th century . the actu...
what was the taragaon museum prior to being a museum ?
hostel
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kathmandu is a center for art in nepal , displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists . patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts . art in kathmandu is vibrant , demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art , derived fro...
contemporary kathmandu art combines traditional influences with what type of art ?
modern
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kathmandu is a center for art in nepal , displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists . patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts . art in kathmandu is vibrant , demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art , derived fro...
how many types are nepali works of art typically divided into ?
two
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kathmandu is a center for art in nepal , displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists . patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts . art in kathmandu is vibrant , demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art , derived fro...
what do the tibetans call traditional idealistic paintings ?
thangkas
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kathmandu is a center for art in nepal , displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists . patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts . art in kathmandu is vibrant , demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art , derived fro...
what uk charity works on behalf of kathmandu art ?
kathmandu contemporary art centre
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kathmandu is a center for art in nepal , displaying the work of contemporary artists in the country and also collections of historical artists . patan in particular is an ancient city noted for its fine arts and crafts . art in kathmandu is vibrant , demonstrating a fusion of traditionalism and modern art , derived fro...
what do the nepalese call thangkas ?
paubhas
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the srijana contemporary art gallery , located inside the bhrikutimandap exhibition grounds , hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors , and regularly organizes exhibitions . it also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art . also of note is the moti azima gallery , located in a three storied...
where can one find the srijana contemporary art gallery ?
bhrikutimandap exhibition grounds
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the srijana contemporary art gallery , located inside the bhrikutimandap exhibition grounds , hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors , and regularly organizes exhibitions . it also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art . also of note is the moti azima gallery , located in a three storied...
the moti azima gallery contains objects that might be found in a nepalese house of what time period ?
medieval
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the srijana contemporary art gallery , located inside the bhrikutimandap exhibition grounds , hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors , and regularly organizes exhibitions . it also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art . also of note is the moti azima gallery , located in a three storied...
what art gallery is located close to the durbarmarg royal palace ?
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the srijana contemporary art gallery , located inside the bhrikutimandap exhibition grounds , hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors , and regularly organizes exhibitions . it also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art . also of note is the moti azima gallery , located in a three storied...
where can the nepal art council gallery be found ?
babar mahal
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the srijana contemporary art gallery , located inside the bhrikutimandap exhibition grounds , hosts the work of contemporary painters and sculptors , and regularly organizes exhibitions . it also runs morning and evening classes in the schools of art . also of note is the moti azima gallery , located in a three storied...
in which of nepal ' s art galleries can one take an art class ?
srijana contemporary art gallery
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the national library of nepal is located in patan . it is the largest library in the country with more than 70 , 000 books . english , nepali , sanskrit , hindi , and nepal bhasa books are found here . the library is in possession of rare scholarly books in sanskrit and english dating from the 17th century ad . kathman...
how many volumes are contained in nepal ' s national library ?
70 , 000
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the national library of nepal is located in patan . it is the largest library in the country with more than 70 , 000 books . english , nepali , sanskrit , hindi , and nepal bhasa books are found here . the library is in possession of rare scholarly books in sanskrit and english dating from the 17th century ad . kathman...
along with hindi , sanskrit , nepali and english , the national library contains books in what language ?
nepal bhasa
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the national library of nepal is located in patan . it is the largest library in the country with more than 70 , 000 books . english , nepali , sanskrit , hindi , and nepal bhasa books are found here . the library is in possession of rare scholarly books in sanskrit and english dating from the 17th century ad . kathman...
what government department is located in the same building as the kaiser library ?
ministry of education
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the national library of nepal is located in patan . it is the largest library in the country with more than 70 , 000 books . english , nepali , sanskrit , hindi , and nepal bhasa books are found here . the library is in possession of rare scholarly books in sanskrit and english dating from the 17th century ad . kathman...
how many volumes does the kaiser library contain ?
45 , 000
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the national library of nepal is located in patan . it is the largest library in the country with more than 70 , 000 books . english , nepali , sanskrit , hindi , and nepal bhasa books are found here . the library is in possession of rare scholarly books in sanskrit and english dating from the 17th century ad . kathman...
who did the kaiser library ' s books previously belong to ?
kaiser shamsher jang bahadur rana
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kathmandu is home to nepali cinema and theaters . the city contains several theaters , including the national dance theatre in kanti path , the ganga theatre , the himalayan theatre and the aarohan theater group founded in 1982 . the m . art theater is based in the city . the gurukul school of theatre organizes the kat...
where can the national dance theatre be found in kathmandu ?
kanti path
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kathmandu is home to nepali cinema and theaters . the city contains several theaters , including the national dance theatre in kanti path , the ganga theatre , the himalayan theatre and the aarohan theater group founded in 1982 . the m . art theater is based in the city . the gurukul school of theatre organizes the kat...
what year saw the beginning of the aarohan theater group ?
1982
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kathmandu is home to nepali cinema and theaters . the city contains several theaters , including the national dance theatre in kanti path , the ganga theatre , the himalayan theatre and the aarohan theater group founded in 1982 . the m . art theater is based in the city . the gurukul school of theatre organizes the kat...
what gathering is the work of the gurukul school of theatre ?
kathmandu international theater festival
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kathmandu is home to nepali cinema and theaters . the city contains several theaters , including the national dance theatre in kanti path , the ganga theatre , the himalayan theatre and the aarohan theater group founded in 1982 . the m . art theater is based in the city . the gurukul school of theatre organizes the kat...
who constructed the theater in hanumandhoka durbar square ?
durbar conservation and promotion committee
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most of the cuisines found in kathmandu are non vegetarian . however , the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon , and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city . consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places . buff ( meat of water buffalo ) is very common . there is a strong t...
what meat is very rarely eaten in kathmandu ?
beef
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most of the cuisines found in kathmandu are non vegetarian . however , the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon , and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city . consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places . buff ( meat of water buffalo ) is very common . there is a strong t...
what animal does buff come from ?
water buffalo
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most of the cuisines found in kathmandu are non vegetarian . however , the practice of vegetarianism is not uncommon , and vegetarian cuisines can be found throughout the city . consumption of beef is very uncommon and considered taboo in many places . buff ( meat of water buffalo ) is very common . there is a strong t...
what people are particularly known for eating buff ?
newars
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