Bala Charey psychosis (from last year)

I am the greatest fan of Haku Patasi in the whole of Kathmandu. I went berserk when I saw hundreds and hundreds of cute young things (and cute old things, too) parade through Janabahaa in brilliant red, black and white on Bala Charey last year. Some were showing off their slick cell phones, while others willingly posed for the camera, flashing their red roses of love on neatly pleated fishtail hairdo. Bala Charey this year falls on November 19 – come and enjoy the sights and sounds at Janabahaa, and share a little bit of the madness with me. Photos by Alok Tuladhar.

What's going on?

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Arial view of Janabahaa

This is a satellite picture of central Kathmandu taken from 30,000 miles up in space, using a humongous telephoto lens. Janabahaa is marked with a little blue square near the center. This photo, unfortunately, was not taken by Alok Tuladhar. J

The office design

The Janabahaa Heritage Information Center office was designed by professional architect Umesh Tamrakar. Not only did he do that completely voluntarily, it was done overnight. Most of the plans envisioned in the drawing has been carried out.

The logo, finally

The fourth (and hopefully the final) version of the logo, depicting a lotus flower flanked by five leaves in a pool of blue water. Anyone care to elaborate on the meaning of these icons? Just hit the "comments" button below.

Janabahaa courtyard drawing

This 1:200 drawing of the Janabahaa courtyard with measurements of the main shrine, chaityas and other objects of religious and archeological importance was developed by Graphic Survey & Design Consult in December 2005.

Meeting on October 7

Jai Rajbhandari and Prabodh Kansakar in a reflective mood during one of the early meetings at the Janabahaa Heritage Information Center. Anil Chitrakar is all ears to what Tirtha Dhar Tuladhar has to say, while Rashmi Kansakar (far left), Tulsi Tuladhar and a young photographer volunteer (far right) look on. Photos by Alok Tuladhar.

Highlighting ancient inscriptions

Rashmi Kansakar powders washed-out writings on various artifacts in and around Janabahaa to make them more visible so that experts can decipher the text more easily. Photo by Alok Tuladhar.

Sakimila Punih at Janabahaa

Sakimila Punih was celebrated with a flurry of activities at Janabahaa today. Some members of the Jyapu community enjoyed a hearty feast during the daytime after completion of religious ceremonies. In the evening the Halmandi festivities were observed with gusto by local gurujus. Photos by Alok Tuladhar.

Janabahaa Society calendars released

Alok Tuladhar and family sell the new year calendar published by the Society at the cultural parade ceremony organized at Basantapur on the occasion of Nepal Sambat new year 1127 (Mha Puja). The calendar, with Gregorian, Bikram Sambat and Nepal Sambat dates, is available for sale at a nominal cost of Rs. 10 per copy at the Janabahaa Heritage Information Center at Janabahaa or at Nati Bajra's book shop (Safu Dhukuu) at Bhotahity. You can also send email to info@janabahaa.org.np to place your order.

Janabahaa Society calendars for sale

Rashmi Kansakar, the office manager at the Janabahaa Heritage Information Center, sells the new year calendar published by the Society at the kick off ceremony of the Kathmandu-Dolakha-Kathmandu motorcycle rally organized on the occasion of Nepal Sambat 1127. The calendar, with Gregorian, Bikram Sambat and Nepal Sambat dates, is available for sale at a nominal cost of Rs. 10 per copy at the Janabahaa Heritage Information Center at Janabahaa or at Nati Bajra's book shop (Safu Dhukuu) at Bhotahity. You can also send email to info@janabahaa.org.np to place your order. Photos by Alok Tuladhar.

Tulsi Tuladhar, Jai Rajbhandari, Bishwo Dhar Tuladhar and Sampurna Tuladhar discussing what else can be done for the centre.

Alok Tuladhar the photographer is not in any pictures. He has worked hard in making the website and the brochures.

Vijay Shrestha ( owner of Paun Bhandar) and Sunil Shrestha ( architect based in UK) have been active supporters as well. 

Anil Chitrakar explaining to the attendants what can be achieved when the will to achieve it is there. 

The chief Guruju pulling the string to unfurl the banners.

Then speaking a few words in appreciation of the work done. 

Peole coming forward to become members of the Jana Baha Society. We obtain 34 instant membership that day. 

All people attending were given a folder containing the brochure, certificate of appreciation and things needed to be done in Janabaha.

People were encouraged to join the Jana Baha Society contributing a one off Rs. 100. This 100 symbolizing the willingness to visit at least 100 times every year the Baha and hopefully participate in the activities to the society. 

The two banners created with a few hours of work on Photoshop. 

Inauguration on 16 Sept,2006 3:30PM 

 

Sampurna Tuladhar explaining to the gathering of the achievements made in the four days .












The main Guruju in the front row ( with the cap) along with other Gurujus. Chairperson of the Janabaha Youth Club ( gentleman in red T shirt) also attending.











Anil Chitrakar explaining to the gathering of the importance of the centre and the need to compile articles and books. 

Janabaha Heritage and Information Centre Inauguration

This was the inauguration of Janabaha Heritage and Information Centre Inauguration. It was amazing that with an initial budget of Rs. 25,000, we rented a room, design format created by Umesh Tamrakar( architect) got it painted and carpeted, got the carpenter to make the tables and benches, the mattresses made and the electrical points fitted to light up the wall hangings. The logo was designed, pads made, certificate of appreciation made,brochure created, website created and several hours spent on photoshop programme to make the two banners. ALL THIS WAS ACHIEVED IN FOUR DAYS TIME!!!!.

So congratulations to the whole team. Alok Tuladhar, Umesh Tamrakar, Tirtha Dhar Tuladhar, Prabodh Kansakar and Bal dai especially deserve praise for the hard work. Many others had contributed as well.