Why Our Gods Are Behind Bars
Walking through the ancient gallis of Kathmandu today offers a jarring visual reality that marks a painful transition from ancestral devotion to modern trauma. Where our shrines once stood as 24/7 open conduits to the divine, they are now characterized by the physical scarring of metal bars and heavy iron cages. This is the architecture […]
When Youth Met Heritage
Wherever you go in the valley or Nepal as a whole, be it the roaring cities, peaceful nature, or the quiet alleys, there is always a story to capture. Knowing this, I would wander the streets and alleys with a camera and most often alongside my father, who first introduced me to photography back in […]
Learning to Protect What We Inherit
By the time the six-session Yuwa Ra Sampada workshop series came to an end, I realized that my understanding of heritage had quietly but profoundly transformed. What began as a learning journey gradually evolved into a process of unlearning assumptions, questioning responsibilities, and rediscovering heritage not just as monuments or traditions, but as lived experiences […]
