Kirtipur Today

Chovar hill and Bhajungal as seen from Naya Bazar

Garbage thrown on road-Who is responsible ?

Naya Bazar-An entry point to Kirtipur

Mass "Bratabandha and Bel Bibaha" Ceremony

Mass pigtail ceremony which is called "Bratabandha" in Nepali & " Kaeta Puja" in Newari and a Newari ritual where girl child should be married with sun which is called "Eii" in Newari "Bel Bibaha" in Nepali has been organised and performed every year by

Jagatpal Mahabihar, Chilancho, Kirtipur.

This year a total of 115 boys participated in " Bratabandha" and a total of 60 girls participated in " Eii " ceremony.

Bratabandha participants performing rituals

Priest of the ceremony Dharma Muni Bajracharya.

"Eii" participants performing rituals

Donation Collecting Point

Ceremony Venue- Chithu Bihar

The Beginning