On October 21st, 2024, the South Asia Institute (SAI) Kathmandu Branch Office organized a half-day workshop in collaboration with the research institute Martin Chautari, and their unit “Documents on the History of Religion and Law of Pre-modern Nepal” and the Nepal Heritage…
We are proud to present the new book publication of "The Mulukī Ain of 1854 - Nepal's First Legal Code" by Rajan Khatiwoda, Simon Cubelic, and Axel Michaels.
An official book launch took place at Heidelberg University's South Asia Institute, Kathmandu Br…
We are happy to announce the recent book publication by Axel Michaels - "Nepal: A History from the Earliest Times to the Present".
This book is a cultural history, which means that it encompasses different histories and temporalities. It provides an overview of major the…
The NHDP team visited the Museum of Nepali Arts (MoNA) for a professionally and personally enriching experience. Founder Rajan Shakya warmly welcomed the team and praised their efforts in documenting Nepal's rich cultural heritage. A highlight of the visit was meeting
NHDP recognized Classical Newari expert Kashi Nath Tamot for his invaluable guidance in interpreting historical texts at a ceremony on May 2nd, 2024. The reading sessions, organized by NHDP weekly from November 2023 to March 2024, provided participants with insight into medieval texts, aidin…