Tutedhara
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A tutedhara or jahru is a traditional drinking fountain found in Nepal. It is a water reservoir built out of stone with a tap that can be opened and closed. These structures are either free-standing o
Jarun between Bhairavnath Temple and Betal Temple, Bhaktapur. During the 2015 earthquakes, the lid was damaged and the wall surrounding it collapsed.
Freestanding jahru on the Dattatreya Square in Bhaktapur
View of Dattatreya Square with the back of the jahru (with funnel) on the left
The well that was used to fill the jahru (seen on the right) in the past
Drinking fountain
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A drinking fountain, also called a water fountain or bubbler, is a fountain designed to provide drinking water. It consists of a basin with either continuously running water or a tap. The drinker bend
Tutedhara
…A tutedhara (Nepali: टुटेधारा) or jahru (Newar: 𑐖𑐴𑑂𑐬𑐸) is a traditional drinking fountain found in Nepal. It is a water reservoir built out of stone with a tap that can be opened and closed. These structures are either free-standing or…
A typical drinking fountain
In 2026, people are still using this drinking fountain built in 570 AD called Manga Hiti in Lalitpur, Nepal
The typical drinking fountain in Rome, called nasone
Ancient dhunge dhara (drinking fountain) of Bhaktapur