Vādey Jaḥdhuṃ at Pāulī, Cāpāgāũ

Curated by Rajan Khatiwoda

Vādey Jaḥdhuṃ at Pāulī, Cāpāgāũ
Photo by Yogesh Budathoki, December 2024

The Jaḥdhuṃ Water Tank (DANAM ID: CHG0051), built in 1657 CE (NS 777) by Kāśī Bhāro, Gaṃgārāma Bhāro, and Śiva Bhāro, is located on the road from Cāpāgāũ to Bulu in Pāulī Ṭola. Once serving pilgrims, travelers, and farmers, the tank features three stone ceremonial mirrors (jvalānhāykaṃ) and a statue of Bhagīratha. Despite its historical significance, it is now in disrepair and unused. The inscription mentions the brothers' contribution but lacks any reference to a maintenance trust. Although it was repaired during the 1980s, the tank is currently neglected, with no religious or cultural activities linked to it. The water architecture of the Kathmandu Valley, which dates back to the Licchavi period, can still be observed in areas like this one. For more details on this monument and others, please refer to the DANAM database.