Stone inscriptions in the Kathmandu Valley refer to ancient stone slabs, pillars and pedestals with text carved on them. They are the most important sources for the history of Nepal. A vast majority o
Inscription in 15 languages dated 1654 AD at Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Epitaph in Latin and Nepal Bhasa dated 1745 on the tombstone of Father Della Penna who was buried in Patan.
Detail of stone inscription in Nepal Bhasa and Tibetan at Swayambhu.
Inscription at Swayambhu, Kathmandu.
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Nepal Sambat is the lunisolar calendar used by the Newar people of Nepal. It was the official calendar of Nepal since its inception on 20 October 879 till the end of the Malla dynasty in 1769. During
Stone inscriptions in the Kathmandu Valley
…onwards, which are the most numerous, are in Newar language (Nepal Bhasa) and Nepal script. The earliest dated inscription in Nepal Bhasa is dated Nepal Era 293 (1173 AD). The oldest dated inscription in Kathmandu dates from the year 107 of the Saka era which corresponds to 184/185 AD. This date was accepted…
Actors dressed up as Ajima mother goddesses take part in New Year's Day parade in Kathmandu.
Part of New Year's Day parade
Use of Nepal Sambat in a Malla dynasty stone inscription from Bhaktapur.
Statue of Sankhadhar Sakhwa at Pulchok, Lalitpur.