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NHDP_0001_0294 |
| Title: |
A stone inscription at Pyūkhā Bāhāḥ, Pyūkhā (New Road), Kathmandu re the construction of Aśoka caitya by Tuyū Āḥju and his three younger brothers Śākyabhikṣu Rūparāja, Śākyabhikṣu Maṇirāja, and Śākyabhikṣu Jakarāja during the reign of King Mahendra Malla (NS 674) |
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Inscription; original |
Content |
| Abstract: |
During the reign of King Mahendra Malla, Tuyū Āḥju and his three younger brothers Śākyabhikṣu Rūparāja, Śākyabhikṣu Maṇirāja, and Śākyabhikṣu Jakarāja established a Caitya by performing a fire oblation throughout the night. The Caitya mentioned in the inscription is the Aśoka Caitya at the center of the courtyard. |
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Date |
| Date: |
NS 674 Phālguna (Phāguna) Dark fortnight unspecified unspecified |
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| Converted: |
1554 |
Script and language |
| Language, script: |
Newari; Newari |
Physical appearance |
| Width, height, and unit: |
61; 31; cm |
| No. of folios: |
1 |
| Material, binding, and colour: |
stone; unspecified; dark greay |
| Condition: |
Damaged; most of the inscription are eroded; incomplete |
Institution |
| Institution and reg. no.: |
Pyūkhā Bāhāḥ, Pyūkhā (New Road), Kathmandu; 85.31152232699458,27.703946671842544; unspecified |
| Source and details: |
NHDP catalogue entry; own assessment; Photographed by NHDP on 24/01/2023 as: KAT1450_I_002 |
| Running no., exposures: |
1 |
Project specific information |
| Created, modified, ID: |
3/30/26, 8:59 AM; 3/30/26, 10:51 AM; 28 |
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