Jogbir Sthapit
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Jogbir Sthāpit was a renowned Nepalese architect best known as the designer of Narayanhiti Royal Palace and renovator of the Swayambhu stupa in Kathmandu. He was a master of both Western and tradition
Jogbir Sthapit
Old Narayanhiti Palace ca. 1920, demolished in 1958.
Swayambhu stupa after restoration, ca 1920.
Present Narayanhiti Palace
Newar people
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Newar, or Nepami, are primarily inhabitants in Kathmandu Valley of Nepal and its surrounding areas, and the creators of its historic heritage and civilisation. Newars are a distinct linguistic and cul
Jogbir Sthapit
…Swayambhu stupa in Kathmandu. He was a master of both Western and traditional Nepalese building styles. Jogbir was born in Kathmandu into the hereditary Newar caste of builders. His family name Sthapit means "establish" in Sanskrit. His father's name was Asha Maru Sthapit and his mother was Jogawati Sthapit…
Newar children in traditional costumes during Ihi
Newar traders in Lhasa in the 1940s.
The Nyetamaru Ajima masked dance is performed at Nyeta in Kathmandu in April.
Vasudhara Mandala, by Jasaraja Jirili, Nepal, dated 1365.