| Identifier: |
NHDP_0001_0297 |
| Title: |
A stone inscription at Pyūkhā Bāhāḥ, Pyūkhā (New Road), Kathmandu, concerning the consecration of the Vajradhātumaṇḍala, Tārā, and Lokeśvara by Śākyabhikṣu Deva at the bāhāḥ premises during the reign of King Bhūpālendra Malla (NS 814) |
| Type, original: |
Inscription; original |
Content |
| Abstract: |
During the reign of King Bhūpālendra Malla, Śākyabikṣu Deva established a caitya (KAT1450-056) at the Bāhāḥ premises. He also established a statue of Tārā each in the name of his first wife Heki, second wife Magarā, and his younger sister Hemanadhari. The statues of Tārā are yet to be identified. He also established three statues of Lokeśvara in the name of his sons. A trust was also set up to take care of the statues. |
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Date |
| Date: |
NS 814 Āṣāḍha (Asāra) Bright fortnight unspecified unspecified |
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| Converted: |
1694 |
Script and language |
| Language, script: |
Newari; Newari |
Physical appearance |
| Width, height, and unit: |
42; 26; cm |
| No. of folios: |
1 |
| Material, binding, and colour: |
stone; unspecified; dark gray |
| Condition: |
Broken,Chips,Damaged; all 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_005 |
| Running no., exposures: |
1 |
Project specific information |
| Created, modified, ID: |
3/30/26, 10:50 AM; 3/30/26, 10:50 AM; 28 |
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